OMAHA, Neb. — Tennessee redshirt junior first baseman Luc Lipcius and senior shortstop Liam Spence were both selected as finalists for the 2021 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team, the organizations announced Monday.
Lipcius and Spence were part of the 24-player group of finalists and were each one of three players at their respective position groups. The final team, which is set to be announced on Wednesday, will consist of nine members—one from each infield position as well as one pitcher and three outfielders.
The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007 and are presented annually to the top defensive players from each division of collegiate baseball.
Starting 63 of Tennessee’s 67 games at first base this season, Lipcius has compiled a .998 fielding percentage, committing only one error in 523 chances. He leads the team with 486 putouts.
In 53 starts at shortstop for the Vols this season, Spence has also compiled an impressive resume defensively. The Australia native boasts a .979 fielding percentage, committing only four errors in 190 chances. Spence also ranks second on the team with 122 assists.
Tennessee gets underway in its second game from the College World Series Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET, taking on Texas in an elimination game.
ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team Finalists
-UT Athletics
