The Mets said that Baseball America had ranked him as the best defensive infielder in the Tigers' system the last three seasons.

The best defensive infielder usually plays shortstop.

The same publication also listed him as the best defensive infielder.

Sojo is a better defensive infielder and is more experienced than Bellinger, but Bellinger can play the outfield and is a better base runner.

He came to the Mets with a reputation as an awful defensive infielder, and Cleveland Indians pitchers privately griped about his lack of range.

Mayo was also a solid defensive infielder.

"I'm not convinced it's a permanent deal," said Herr, who has been the team's most consistently solid defensive infielder.

He also had better than average power for a defensive infielder, hitting 195 career home runs.

Alicea may have been the best defensive infielder the Red Sox had.

During Mazeroski's prime, he was considered the best defensive middle infielder in the game.