ROHNERT PARK, Calif-  Sonoma State senior David Adler has been named the ABCA National Defensive Player of the Year.  The second baseman had an absolutely phenomenal season, committing no errors in 219 defensive chances in 2008.

Adler committed a very respectable 11 errors as a junior in 2007 for a .953 fielding percentage.  However, his 2008 numbers are simply unheard of for a middle infielder:  91 putouts, 128 assists, and zero errors.

The Thousand Oaks native is the first Sonoma State player to be named a National Gold Glove winner. 

In addition to his fine defensive play, Adler had a strong offensive post-season to lift his batting average to .337.  He started 48 games and struck out just nine times in 172 at bats this season.

Adler was named to the NCAA Division II Championship All-Tournament team after the event's conclusion on Saturday in Sauget, Illinois. 

ABCA National Gold Glove Team
1B:  Clay Clafee, Angelo State
2B  David Adler, Sonoma State
3B:  Bret Ringer, Chico State
SS:  Vance Albitz, UC San Diego
C:  Chase Blackwood, Valdosta State
OF:  Justin Pennell, Ouachita Baptist
OF:  Josh Izookovic, Limestone
OF:  Nick Campbell, Bryant
SP:  Korey Noles, Columbus State

Defensive Player of the Year:  David Adler, Sonoma State