MLB's Most Embarrassing Defensive Player at Each Position

Baseball players can't all be defensive wizards the way Ozzie Smith was for so many years with the St. Louis Cardinals, and while they can make up for their shortcomings in the field with a strong bat, errors do cost runs, which can all too often cost wins.

With the season still in its early stages, there's no doubt that these players could improve in the field by season's end, something their managers are certainly hoping for.

Pitcher: Kyle Drabek

With a 4-6 record and 4.65 ERS under his belt, Kyle Drabek is doing what he can to help his Toronto Blue Jays inch up the AL East standings, where they sit in a tie for fourth place.

Drabek has shown some ability during his time in the majors but struggled last year in his first full-time action.

He's also somewhat lacking with the glove, already committing three errors in 11 starts and ranking last in fielding percentage among 116 qualified pitchers, with his range factor coming in 104th.

Catcher: Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Still sitting in the basement of the AL East, the Boston Red Sox will need a full team effort to make their way back to postseason action in 2012.

It wouldn't hurt to get some more help from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who has committed more errors than any other catcher in the league (six) and also has the worst caught-stealing percentage (.161).

First Base: Prince Fielder

Since the Detroit Tigers didn't sign Prince Fielder because of his glove, they'll likely give him a pass on his league-leading six errors at first base.

His range factor is near the bottom of all major league first baseman, but as mentioned, he makes up for it with his power, hitting eight home runs and driving in 34 runs already this season.

Second Base: Dan Uggla

Throughout his time in the league Dan Uggla has endured some struggles at second base, though his bat has always helped offset any deficiency with the leather.

In his seven-year career, Uggla has only once managed to keep his fielding percentage over .980, and he's averaged 17 errors per season since 2009.

Third Base: Miguel Cabrera

You can't blame Miguel Cabrera for being rusty in the hot corner as he transitions back to the position in 2012. He hasn't seen action at third base since the 2008 season.

His move didn't get off to the best start this spring as he took a ball to the face during spring training and missed valuable time in preparation for the season.

Shortstop: Dee Gordon

We all know that Dee Gordon has the speed to cover ground at shortstop. He stole 24 bases in limited action in 2011 and has already swiped 14 in 2012.

He's only 24 and will no doubt develop at the position, but right now he sets the bar for errors at the position with 10 and boasts the lowest fielding percentage as well (.951).

Left Field: Josh Willingham

Josh Willingham has brought some much-needed power to the Minnesota Twins' lineup, going deep 10 times and driving in 35 runs already in 2012.

He's not exactly replacing a defensive wizard in left field after Delmon Young manned the position last year, but he's misplayed a number of balls and has benefited from the stellar range of Denard Span in centerfield.

Center Field: Nyjer Morgan

To his credit, Nyjer Morgan did own up to the mistake he made in 2010 while with the Washington Nationals, but it's still embarrassing when an outfielder gives up an inside the park home run because he threw his glove in disgust after failing to make a catch.

Despite another mental error early this season, Morgan has been relatively solid at the position for Milwaukee in 2012.

Right Field: Will Venable

Giancarlo Stanton may have the most errors of any right fielder in the league, but San Diego Padres right fielder Will Venable has had his share of problems at the position so far in 2012.

Venable has yet to notch an outfield assist, has the worst fielding percentage at his position and also boasts the lowest range factor (1.83).