Darwin Barney earned his first Gold Glove award Tuesday after a near-flawless season in the field, becoming the fourth second baseman in Cubs history to win the honor.

Barney edged out the other two National League finalists, the
Diamondbacks’ Aaron Hill and the Reds’ Brandon Phillips, who won his third Gold Glove last year.

Barney led all second basemen with a .997 fielding percentage in his second full season, committing only two errors at second and three overall, including one at shortstop. He also led all Gold Glove finalists in defensive runs saved with 28 and won the
Fielding Bible award for second basemen.