WALTHAM, Mass. – Brandeis University junior right fielder Maddie Manes of San Clemente, California, has been honored as one of nine recipients of an Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as one of the top fielders in Division III this season.
 
Manes played in 37 of 39 games for the Judges in right field this season. She did not make an error in 58 chances, with four assists and two double plays to go with her 54 putouts. Manes had the fifth-most chances without an error this season among any player in the University Athletic Association, while finishing second among UAA outfielders in assists.
 
"Maddie has been a steady force in right field for us over the past two years," said Judges head coach Dani Bishop. "Earning the NFCA Gold Glove is a true testament to the grit, instinct, and consistency she brings to the outfield every single day. I'm incredibly proud of how she's embraced the transition back to the outfield after starting her college career at first base — and of the relentless work she's put in to become one of the best."


 
Manes is the first Brandeis player to earn NFCA/Rawlings Gold Glove honors since the program's inception in 2023.  Recipients of the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, presented by the NFCA, were selected by the 10 regional representatives of the NFCA's NCAA Division III All-America Committee, following regional voting to identify the finalists at each position. The group utilized fielding statistics and school-submitted video to closely examine finalists and select the winners at every defensive position.
 
About Rawlings
Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings.
 
Rawlings is the Official Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard and Glove of Major League Baseball, the Official Baseball of Minor League Baseball and the Official Baseball and Softball of the NCAA and the NAIA.  The company is headquartered in St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com.
 
About National Fastpitch Coaches Association
The NFCA is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded coaches polls and All-America awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to awards, to in-person events and National Convention.