Mets' Nolan McLean claims first Gold Glove of career

Nolan McLean's athleticism on the mound throughout his rookie season was rewarded on Sunday night.In his first full season, McLean took home the Gold Glove for National League pitchers. He was a finalist along with the Braves' Chris Sale and Cardinals' Michael McGreevy.The Mets rookie right-hander posted a +4 outs above average while converting 40 of his 43 defensive chances. His 24 assists were tied for the second-most among NL pitchers. McLean became the first Mets pitcher since Ron Darling in 1989 to claim a Gold Glove.Mets catcher Luis Torrens was a finalist among NL catchers, but the Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno took home the honor. Corbin Carroll earned the distinction among NL right fielders, where Mets rookie Carson Benge had been a finalist.This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Mets' Nolan McLean claims first Gold Glove of career