Mexican player Brandon Valenzuela has been nominated for a Gold Glove, and his reaction was surprisingly modest. Asked about the honor, the 26-year-old said flatly that he feels he does not deserve it. The nomination caps his rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays, his first year in the big leagues. He spent the campaign proving himself as a defensive contributor on a club with plenty of roster competition. Valenzuela spoke at length about the season, describing the grind of learning big league opponents week after week. Nodding to a rookie of this kind is uncommon, since voters usually reward established names. Whether or not he wins, the recognition puts the 26-year-old on the map for defensive honors at a young age.