Yuli Gurriel is the only Cuban nominated for the 2019 "Gold Glove" in the Major Leagues

Despite the Astros' first two losses in the World Series, Yuli Gurriel has just received another piece of news that rounds out his incredible season.

The man from Sancti Spiritus has been nominated for the Gold Glove in the American League. Among the first basemen who will compete with Gurriel are Oakland left-hander Matt Olson and Toronto Blue Jays switch-hitting Justin Smoak.

Gurriel will most likely end up losing the Award to Matt Olson, who led all major league first basemen in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS).

Olson got 13 runs worth from his defense and also led in range and displacement with a UZR of 4.6.

However, this mention of the Cuban lets us know that he has not only shone at home plate with his bat during 2019. From the right corner of the field, Gurriel was helping his team and this was his best defensive campaign since he arrived at the Show in 2016.

To the surprise of many, Cincinnati Reds shortstop José "Candelita" Iglesias was not among the nominees in the National League. Despite saving 8 defensive runs and only making 9 errors, Iglesias was surpassed in some metrics by Nick Ahmed, Trevor Story and Paul DeJong.