Trevor Boyce awarded NCAA Gold Glove

Trevor Boyce, a standout baseball player going back to his days in the Canton Little League program, has etched his name into Babson College history following a spectacular senior season at the plate and especially in the field.

Trevor Boyce (courtesy of Babson College athletics)

After leading all Babson outfielders with 113 putouts, a career-high five assists, and a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage on the season, Boyce was selected as an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings NCAA Division III Gold Glove recipient.

Boyce, who played centerfield for the Beavers, is the first Babson player to be awarded a Gold Glove, which is given to the top defensive player at each position among all Division III schools.

Boyce was also a first team All-New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) selection, playing a career-high 36 games. He finished second on the squad with a .372 batting average to go along with 55 hits, 39 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases, finishing one theft short of the program’s single-season record.

For his career, Boyce finished with 275 putouts, 10 outfield assists, and did not make an error in 101 games played, including 83 starts in his final three seasons. He finished with a career average of .346 with 116 hits, 81 runs, and 52 runs batted in.

According to head coach Matt Noone, “Trevor just completed an incredible career at Babson, culminating with his winning the Rawlings Gold Glove. This national recognition is a terrific honor, made possible by Trevor’s dedication and love for baseball. He was a tireless worker who thrived in the biggest spots. He is the ultimate teammate and truly leads by example.”

Those who have watched Boyce play say he resembles Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury with his combination of defensive skills, speed, and quickness. A recent Boston Globe feature story noted that he “played centerfield with reckless abandon,” and at one point this season he had to be scratched from the lineup for four games after breaking a bone in his wrist while making a tough catch.

A graduate of Catholic Memorial, Boyce developed his skills in Canton Little League and went on to star on the Canton American Legion team. He currently plays for TJO Sports in the famed Boston Park League.

“Trevor was a hard worker and a type of kid who made coaching fun,” recalled Selectman Bob Burr, who coached Boyce in Little League. “Trevor has many attributes. He has a high intellect, he makes his teammates better, and he inspires others to be at their best. He even inspired me as a coach. Trevor’s not a big guy physically, but he knows the game, he is a smart player, and he fits in in every situation. I know he will do well in the business world.”

“Trevor is one of the nicest kids I have met,” noted his former Legion coach Al Jackson. “If anyone has the chance to meet the Boyce family, you are blessed.”

Boyce is one of only three Canton Legion players to finish a season with a .400 batting average and his name is inscribed on a plaque at the Legion hall. He also played multiple positions in the infield and outfield — and even one time at catcher in an emergency situation.

A marketing major while at Babson, Boyce graduated this spring and will be working for ING Boston starting in the fall. He credits his coaches at all levels, from Little League to Catholic Memorial and beyond. But he credits Noone and the staff at Babson for teaching him how to track a ball in the outfield. He also got bigger, stronger and faster at Babson with year-long practices and offseason work.

“I feel very lucky to have been part of a great program at Babson,” he said. “I have been very lucky to have had a lot of great coaches through my life along with great support from my family.”

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