Mark Belanger was an eight-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop. Belanger played 17 years with the Orioles and made the All-Star team in 1976. Though he had a career average of .228, his defense helped him amass a 41.0 career WAR (Wins Above Replacement). He finished his career in 1982 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jersey worn by:
Mark Shifflett
Forest Hill, Maryland
What’s the story?
“Defensive perfection”
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