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Speedy center fielder Victor Scott is just the second St. Louis Cardinals prospect to ever be recognized as one of the best nine defenders in Minor League Baseball.
Peoria Chiefs release
Former 2023 Chiefs outfielder Victor Scott was recognized by Minor League Baseball and Rawlings International on Tuesday, being named a 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove winner.
Scott, a decorated Cardinals prospect, suited up in 66 games for the Chiefs in 2023 and was an everyday presence in center field. The 22-year-old was promoted to Double-A Springfield on June 27 and finished the year with a .992 fielding percentage over 132 total games. Scott committed just three errors on the season and at one point went 81 consecutive contests without committing an error. The speedster also added on five outfield assists between the two levels.
Nine prospects were awarded with a Rawlings Gold Glove in 2023. Scott was only one of three Midwest League players to be represented. He will receive his Rawlings Gold Glove Award during the 2024 season.
Brian Walton’s take
Scott is only the second Cardinal to receive a minor league Gold Glove, after catcher Carson Kelly in 2015. (They began in 2011.)
Our no. 11 ranked Cardinals prospect continued his strong play in the 2023 Arizona Fall League, where he ranked tied for second in the prospect showcase in stolen bases while leading off and playing center field for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
Among the other recognition recently received by Scott was from Baseball America. The 22-year-old was named the Cardinals organization’s Best Defensive Outfielder, Best Athlete and Fastest Baserunner.
Scott, drafted from West Virginia in the fifth round in 2021, should be making his first appearances on national Top 100 lists this winter.
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