He won a Fielding Bible Award for his defensive excellence at shortstop during the season.

And the players have bought into coach Pat Riley's demand for defensive excellence.

In 1969 the defensive excellence that had been the hallmark of Alabama football for much of the 1960s was a thing of the past.

McGee primarily played center and right field, winning three Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence.

He won a Fielding Bible Award for his defensive excellence in left field during the season.

He won a Fielding Bible Award for his statistically based defensive excellence during the year.

He also was honored with a Fielding Bible Award for his statistically based defensive excellence during the year.

And he has won six Gold Gloves for his defensive excellence.

Mainly a designated hitter this season, Justice surprised the Red Sox and the 33,537 fans with his defensive excellence.

Because teams generally want offense from a first baseman, defensive excellence is often sacrificed.