NOLAN ARENADO IS MAKING HIS CASE FOR THE BEST DEFENSIVE 3B IN MLB HISTORY
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There have been many terrific defensive Third Basemen throughout the history of baseball. Nolan Arenado may be the best to ever man the hot corner. “Nado” has solidified Third Base for the Cardinals since he was acquired from the Rockies in 2020. While Brooks Robinson is often the most popular choice for the greatest Third Baseman (and for good reason), Arenado is quickly ascending in the Third Base pecking order.
Nolan Arenado has one of the best individual resumes for a current player and will continue to rack up offensive and defensive awards each season. Arenado stood out amongst the 2021 Gold Glove Award winners due to his consecutive streak of Gold Gloves (9). It’s difficult to imagine a scenario where any active player supplants Nolan Arenado as the best overall Third Baseman in the MLB. Yet, its becoming increasingly likely that Arenado surpasses Robinson as the GOAT defender at 3B.