This is the third year that the NAIA has named a Gold Glove team, and it is the first time any player from the Kansas Conference has won the award.

Pettibone, a senior from Gilbert, Ariz., was exceptional at third base for the Coyotes this year. In 156 total chances, he only committed five errors. He also was a part of 10 double plays for the Coyotes this year. During KCAC play, Pettibone did not commit an error, en route to earning the KCAC Gold Glove at third base.

2009 marks the third year that the NAIA has selected a Gold Glove Team. The award is sponsored by Rawlings, the official baseball provider of the NAIA. For more information on the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, visit www.rawlingsgoldglove.com.

The 2009 Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Team

POS       NAME                                 SCHOOL

1B          Nick Lezendorf                 Viterbo (Wis.)

2B          Ryan Lopez                        Mount Mercy (Iowa)

SS          Jon Ubbenga                    William Jewell (Mo.)

C            Brett Chamberlain          Bellevue (Neb.)

OF         Nick D'Amico                    Lyon (Ark.)

OF         Brauncy Jenkins                Southern Wesleyan (S.C.)

OF         Kurt Steinhauer                 Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.)

P            Bryant McCann                Hastings (Neb.)