As shortstop defensively: 7 put outs, 8 assists, 1 error and 1 double play;.941 fielding.
Both players must communicate well to be able to make a double play.
Because a double play ends an inning in a one-out situation, it often makes the scoring of a run impossible in that inning.
Should the catcher tag the runner before he can score, the play is considered a double play, and the outfielder is credited with an assist.
In 38 games, he collected 73 putouts with five assists and one double play in 78 total chances, for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
Additionally, he went 1-for-3 and started his second double play of the tournament (1-4-3).
In the field he recorded 3 putouts, 24 assists, made no errors, and participated in one double play.
He also tied a major league record by going the entire 1968 season without grounding into a double play.
