*In March, Gomez and the Brewers agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension through 2016
*Gomez earned his first All-Star nod in July, traveling to New York alongside Jean Segura to serve as National League reserves
*Carlos elevated his game in 2013, finishing the season with career highs in home runs (24), runs batted in (73), hits (152), doubles (27), triples (10), runs scored (80), and stolen bases (40), earning team Most Valuable Player honors
*It was announced this week that Gomez is the recipient of the 2013 National League Gold Glove Award for center field
Gomez was one of three finalists to receive consideration for a Gold Glove Award at center field. The other two were Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and Denard Span of the Nationals. Gomez is the first Brewer to earn a Gold Glove Award since Robin Yount in 1982. That season, Yount earned a Gold Glove Award for his defensive prowess at shortstop, as well as American League Most Valuable Player honors while leading Milwaukee to its first pennant.
In 2013, Gomez committed only five errors in 408 total chances, good for a .988 fielding percentage. Not only was Carlos fundamentally sound on defense, he also made several spectacular, highlight reel plays in center field. One particular play stands out.
On July 8, the Brewers held a 4-3 lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the ninth inning at Miller Park. With two outs, a man on first, and a 2-2 count on the Reds' most dangerous hitter, Joey Votto crushed a Francisco Rodriguez fastball into deep center field, sending Gomez to the wall.
Carlos leaped, reached over the wall, and grabbed what should have been a go-ahead, two-run blast. Votto was in disbelief, signaling for umpires to check Gomez's glove. Gomez had, in fact, secured the catch and the victory. It was all smiles for the Brewers' center fielder, his teammates, and Brewer fans everywhere.
Gomez Robs Votto
Congratulations to Carlos Gomez on his 2013 National League Gold Glove Award!
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