Indians Catcher Roberto Perez Named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year

Indians catcher Roberto Pérez was named the overall Wilson Defensive Player of the Year as well as the top Wilson Defensive Catcher of the Year tonight on a

Indians catcher Roberto Pérez was named the overall Wilson Defensive Player of the Year as well as the top Wilson Defensive Catcher of the Year tonight on a special telecast on MLB Network.

Pérez was among one of five first-time Wilson Defensive award winners and adds another defensive achievement to his 2019 season in which he did not allow a passed ball in 118 games and led MLB with 29 Defensive Runs Saved.

The Tribe catcher was also named the American League Gold Glove catcher and is currently in the running for the 2019 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award.