Rawlings Gold Glove Award

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL). Winners are determined from voting by the managers and coaches in each league,[1] who are not permitted to vote for their own players.[1] Additionally, a sabermetric component provided by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) accounts for approximately 25 percent of the vote.[2]

Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Roberto Alomar's 1994 Gold Glove Award
SportBaseball
LeagueMajor League Baseball
Given forBest fielding player at each position in the American League and National League
Sponsored byRawlings
Presented byMajor League Baseball
History
First award1957

In 1957, the baseball glove manufacturer Rawlings created the Gold Glove Award to commemorate the best fielding performance at each position.[3] Winners receive a glove made from gold lamé-tanned leather and affixed to a walnut base.[4] In the inaugural year, one Gold Glove was awarded to the top fielder at each position in MLB;[3] since 1958, separate awards have been given to the top fielders in each league.[5][6] Thus, 18 Gold Gloves are normally awarded annually, one at each of the nine fielding positions for each league.[lower-alpha 1]

Since 2016, a Gold Glove is also awarded each year to one fastpitch softball player in the National Pro Fastpitch league.[7]

History

Gil Hodges was one of the first Gold Glove recipients, in 1957.

For the first four seasons of the award (1957 to 1960), individual awards were presented to left fielders, center fielders, and right fielders. From 1961 through 2010, the phrase "at each position" was no longer strictly accurate, since the prize was presented to three outfielders irrespective of their specific position.[8] Any combination of outfielders, often three center fielders, could win the award in the same year.[9][10] Critics called for awarding a single Gold Glove for each individual outfield position, arguing that the three outfield positions are not equivalent defensively.[10] Starting in 2011, separate awards for each outfield position were once again presented.[9] In the 1985 American League voting, a tie for third-place resulted in the presentation of Gold Glove Awards to four outfielders (Dwayne Murphy, Gary Pettis, Dwight Evans and Dave Winfield); this scenario was repeated in the National League in 2007 (Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltrán, Aaron Rowand, and Jeff Francoeur).

Before the involvement of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) in the voting process, The Boston Globe writer Peter Abraham said the Fielding Bible Awards "are far more accurate (and accountable)" than the Gold Glove awards since statistics are used along with the opinions of an expert panel. The Gold Gloves are selected by managers and coaches that may have seen a player as few as six times during the season.[11] Bill Chuck of Comcast SportsNet New England wrote that Gold Glove voters frequently counted only errors to determine winners.[12] Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times said the votes for the Gold Gloves rely largely on a player's past reputation.[13] The Associated Press wrote that "some fans have viewed the Gold Gloves as mostly a popularity contest, even suggesting that a player's performance at the plate helped draw extra attention to his glove."[14] After winning the AL Gold Glove at first base in both 1997 and 1998, Rafael Palmeiro won again in 1999 with the Texas Rangers while only appearing in 28 games as a first baseman; he played in 128 games as a designated hitter that season, resulting in a controversy.[12][15][16][17] Derek Jeter, winner of five Gold Gloves, believes that many defensive factors cannot be quantified.[18] In 2013, Rawlings collaborated on the Gold Glove Award with SABR, who provided the SABR Defensive Index (SDI) to add a sabermetric component to the selection process. The index accounted for 25 percent of the vote, while managers and coaches continued to provide the majority.[2] Afterwards, Jay Jaffe of Sports Illustrated wrote that the Gold Gloves "appear to have significantly closed the gap on their more statistically-driven counterparts."[19] SABR and FiveThirtyEight believed that the impact to the voting results by SDI, which is also included on the voters' ballots, went beyond its own 25% weight and also influenced the managers' and coaches' voting.[20]

Brooks Robinson won 16 Gold Gloves, the most of any position player.

The most Gold Gloves ever won by one player is 18 by pitcher Greg Maddux. He won 13 consecutive awards from 1990 to 2002, all in the National League.[21] Brooks Robinson has the most wins for a position player, with 16 Gold Gloves,[22] all at third base, and is tied for the second-highest total overall with pitcher Jim Kaat, who won his 16 awards consecutively.[23] Iván Rodríguez has won the most Gold Gloves as a catcher, with 13 career awards in the American League.[24] Ozzie Smith has 13 wins at shortstop; he and Rodríguez are tied for the fourth-highest total among all winners.[25] Among outfielders, Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays, who played primarily right field and center field, respectively, are tied for the lead with 12 Gold Gloves.[26][27] Keith Hernandez, the leader at first base, has won 11 times,[28] and Roberto Alomar leads second basemen with 10 wins.[29] Other players with 10 or more wins include shortstop Omar Vizquel (11),[30] catcher Johnny Bench (10),[31] third baseman Mike Schmidt (10),[32] and outfielders Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, Andruw Jones, and Al Kaline (10 each).[33][34][35][36]

The only player to win Gold Gloves as an infielder and outfielder is Darin Erstad, who won Gold Gloves as an outfielder in 2000 and 2002 and as a first baseman in 2004, all with the Anaheim Angels.[37] The only other player to win Gold Gloves at multiple positions is Plácido Polanco, who won at second base (2007, 2009 AL) and third base (2011 NL).[38] Family pairs to win Gold Gloves include brothers Ken and Clete Boyer (third base),[39][40] brothers Sandy Alomar, Jr. (catcher) and Roberto Alomar (second base),[29] Bengie and Yadier Molina (catcher),[41][42] father and son Bobby and Barry Bonds (outfield),[43][44] and father and son Bob (catcher) and Bret Boone (second base).[45][46]

Winners

Greg Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, the most of any player.
Key to symbols and headers in player lists
Year Links to the corresponding Major League Baseball season
1B First baseman (list of winners)
2B Second baseman (list of winners)
3B Third baseman (list of winners)
SS Shortstop (list of winners)
OF Outfielder[lower-alpha 2] (list of winners)
C Catcher (list of winners)
P Pitcher (list of winners)
* or ** Winner of the most Gold Glove Awards at his position (** indicates tie)
Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Gold Glove winners in the American League, listed by position
Year 1B 2B 3B SS OF OF OF C P
1957[lower-alpha 3] Gil HodgesNellie FoxFrank MalzoneRoy McMillanMinnie MiñosoLFWillie Mays**CFAl KalineRFSherm LollarBobby Shantz
1958 Vic PowerFrank BollingFrank MalzoneLuis AparicioNorm SiebernLFJimmy PiersallCFAl KalineRFSherm LollarBobby Shantz
1959 Vic PowerNellie FoxFrank MalzoneLuis AparicioMinnie MiñosoLFAl KalineCFJackie JensenRFSherm LollarBobby Shantz
1960 Vic PowerNellie FoxBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioMinnie MiñosoLFJim LandisCFRoger MarisRFEarl BatteyBobby Shantz
1961 Vic PowerBobby RichardsonBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioJim LandisAl KalineJimmy PiersallEarl BatteyFrank Lary
1962 Vic PowerBobby RichardsonBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioJim LandisAl KalineMickey MantleEarl BatteyJim Kaat
1963 Vic PowerBobby RichardsonBrooks Robinson*Zoilo VersallesJim LandisAl KalineCarl YastrzemskiElston HowardJim Kaat
1964 Vic PowerBobby RichardsonBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioJim LandisAl KalineVic DavalilloElston HowardJim Kaat
1965 Joe PepitoneBobby RichardsonBrooks Robinson*Zoilo VersallesTom TreshAl KalineCarl YastrzemskiBill FreehanJim Kaat
1966 Joe PepitoneBobby KnoopBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioTommie AgeeAl KalineTony OlivaBill FreehanJim Kaat
1967 George ScottBobby KnoopBrooks Robinson*Jim FregosiPaul BlairAl KalineCarl YastrzemskiBill FreehanJim Kaat
1968 George ScottBobby KnoopBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioReggie SmithMickey StanleyCarl YastrzemskiBill FreehanJim Kaat
1969 Joe PepitoneDavey JohnsonBrooks Robinson*Mark BelangerPaul BlairMickey StanleyCarl YastrzemskiBill FreehanJim Kaat
1970 Jim SpencerDavey JohnsonBrooks Robinson*Luis AparicioPaul BlairMickey StanleyKen BerryRay FosseJim Kaat
1971 George ScottDavey JohnsonBrooks Robinson*Mark BelangerPaul BlairAmos OtisCarl YastrzemskiRay FosseJim Kaat
1972 George ScottDoug GriffinBrooks Robinson*Ed BrinkmanPaul BlairBobby MurcerKen BerryCarlton FiskJim Kaat
1973 George ScottBobby GrichBrooks Robinson*Mark BelangerPaul BlairAmos OtisMickey StanleyThurman MunsonJim Kaat
1974 George ScottBobby GrichBrooks Robinson*Mark BelangerPaul BlairAmos OtisJoe RudiThurman MunsonJim Kaat
1975 George ScottBobby GrichBrooks Robinson*Mark BelangerPaul BlairFred LynnJoe RudiThurman MunsonJim Kaat
1976 George ScottBobby GrichAurelio RodríguezMark BelangerDwight EvansRick ManningJoe RudiJim SundbergJim Palmer
1977 Jim SpencerFrank WhiteGraig NettlesMark BelangerJuan BeníquezAl CowensCarl YastrzemskiJim SundbergJim Palmer
1978 Chris ChamblissFrank WhiteGraig NettlesMark BelangerDwight EvansFred LynnRick MillerJim SundbergJim Palmer
1979 Cecil CooperFrank WhiteBuddy BellRick BurlesonDwight EvansFred LynnSixto LezcanoJim SundbergJim Palmer
1980 Cecil CooperFrank WhiteBuddy BellAlan TrammellWillie WilsonFred LynnDwayne MurphyJim SundbergMike Norris
1981 Mike SquiresFrank WhiteBuddy BellAlan TrammellDwight EvansRickey HendersonDwayne MurphyJim SundbergMike Norris
1982 Eddie MurrayFrank WhiteBuddy BellRobin YountDwight EvansDave WinfieldDwayne MurphyBob BooneRon Guidry
1983 Eddie MurrayLou WhitakerBuddy BellAlan TrammellDwight EvansDave WinfieldDwayne MurphyLance ParrishRon Guidry
1984 Eddie MurrayLou WhitakerBuddy BellAlan TrammellDwight EvansDave WinfieldDwayne MurphyLance ParrishRon Guidry
1985 Don MattinglyLou WhitakerGeorge BrettAlfredo GriffinDwight EvansDave Winfield &
Gary Pettis
Dwayne MurphyLance ParrishRon Guidry
1986 Don MattinglyFrank WhiteGary GaettiTony FernándezKirby PuckettGary PettisJesse BarfieldBob BooneRon Guidry
1987 Don MattinglyFrank WhiteGary GaettiTony FernándezKirby PuckettDave WinfieldJesse BarfieldBob BooneMark Langston
1988 Don MattinglyHarold ReynoldsGary GaettiTony FernándezKirby PuckettGary PettisDevon WhiteBob BooneMark Langston
1989 Don MattinglyHarold ReynoldsGary GaettiTony FernándezKirby PuckettGary PettisDevon WhiteBob BooneBret Saberhagen
1990 Mark McGwireHarold ReynoldsKelly GruberOzzie GuillénGary PettisEllis BurksKen Griffey Jr.Sandy Alomar Jr.Mike Boddicker
1991 Don MattinglyRoberto Alomar*Robin VenturaCal Ripken Jr.Kirby PuckettDevon WhiteKen Griffey Jr.Tony PeñaMark Langston
1992 Don MattinglyRoberto Alomar*Robin VenturaCal Ripken Jr.Kirby PuckettDevon WhiteKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mark Langston
1993 Don MattinglyRoberto Alomar*Robin VenturaOmar VizquelKenny LoftonDevon WhiteKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mark Langston
1994 Don MattinglyRoberto Alomar*Wade BoggsOmar VizquelKenny LoftonDevon WhiteKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mark Langston
1995 J. T. SnowRoberto Alomar*Wade BoggsOmar VizquelKenny LoftonDevon WhiteKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mark Langston
1996 J. T. SnowRoberto Alomar*Robin VenturaOmar VizquelKenny LoftonJay BuhnerKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mike Mussina
1997 Rafael PalmeiroChuck KnoblauchMatt WilliamsOmar VizquelBernie WilliamsJim EdmondsKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mike Mussina
1998 Rafael PalmeiroRoberto Alomar*Robin VenturaOmar VizquelBernie WilliamsJim EdmondsKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mike Mussina
1999 Rafael PalmeiroRoberto Alomar*Scott BrosiusOmar VizquelBernie WilliamsShawn GreenKen Griffey Jr.Iván Rodríguez*Mike Mussina
2000 John OlerudRoberto Alomar*Travis FrymanOmar VizquelBernie WilliamsJermaine DyeDarin ErstadIván Rodríguez*Kenny Rogers
2001 Doug MientkiewiczRoberto Alomar*Eric ChavezOmar VizquelTorii HunterMike CameronIchiro SuzukiIván Rodríguez*Mike Mussina
2002 John OlerudBret BooneEric ChavezAlex RodriguezTorii HunterDarin ErstadIchiro SuzukiBengie MolinaKenny Rogers
2003 John OlerudBret BooneEric ChavezAlex RodriguezTorii HunterMike CameronIchiro SuzukiBengie MolinaMike Mussina
2004 Darin ErstadBret BooneEric ChavezDerek JeterTorii HunterVernon WellsIchiro SuzukiIván Rodríguez*Kenny Rogers
2005 Mark TeixeiraOrlando HudsonEric ChavezDerek JeterTorii HunterVernon WellsIchiro SuzukiJason VaritekKenny Rogers
2006 Mark TeixeiraMark GrudzielanekEric ChavezDerek JeterTorii HunterVernon WellsIchiro SuzukiIván Rodríguez*Kenny Rogers
2007 Kevin YoukilisPlácido PolancoAdrián BeltréOrlando CabreraTorii HunterGrady SizemoreIchiro SuzukiIván Rodríguez*Johan Santana
2008 Carlos PeñaDustin PedroiaAdrián BeltréMichael YoungTorii HunterGrady SizemoreIchiro SuzukiJoe MauerMike Mussina
2009 Mark TeixeiraPlácido PolancoEvan LongoriaDerek JeterTorii HunterAdam JonesIchiro SuzukiJoe MauerMark Buehrle
2010 Mark TeixeiraRobinson CanóEvan LongoriaDerek JeterCarl CrawfordFranklin GutiérrezIchiro SuzukiJoe MauerMark Buehrle
2011 Adrián GonzálezDustin PedroiaAdrián BeltréErick AybarAlex GordonLFJacoby EllsburyCFNick MarkakisRFMatt WietersMark Buehrle
2012 Mark TeixeiraRobinson CanóAdrián BeltréJ. J. HardyAlex GordonLFAdam JonesCFJosh ReddickRFMatt WietersJeremy Hellickson &
Jake Peavy
2013 Eric HosmerDustin PedroiaManny MachadoJ. J. HardyAlex GordonLFAdam JonesCFShane Victorino RFSalvador PérezR.A. Dickey
2014 Eric HosmerDustin PedroiaKyle SeagerJ. J. HardyAlex GordonLFAdam JonesCFNick MarkakisRFSalvador PérezDallas Keuchel
2015 Eric HosmerJosé AltuveManny MachadoAlcides EscobarYoenis CéspedesLFKevin KiermaierCFKole CalhounRFSalvador PérezDallas Keuchel
2016 Mitch MorelandIan KinslerAdrián BeltréFrancisco LindorBrett GardnerLFKevin KiermaierCFMookie BettsRFSalvador PérezDallas Keuchel
2017 Eric HosmerBrian DozierEvan LongoriaAndrelton SimmonsAlex GordonLFByron BuxtonCFMookie BettsRFMartín MaldonadoMarcus Stroman
2018 Matt OlsonIan KinslerMatt ChapmanAndrelton SimmonsAlex GordonLFJackie Bradley Jr.CFMookie BettsRFSalvador PérezDallas Keuchel
2019 Matt OlsonYolmer SánchezMatt ChapmanFrancisco LindorAlex GordonLFKevin KiermaierCFMookie BettsRFRoberto PérezMike Leake
2020 Evan WhiteCésar HernándezIsiah Kiner-FalefaJ. P. CrawfordAlex GordonLFLuis RobertCFJoey GalloRFRoberto PérezGriffin Canning
Gold Glove winners in the National League, listed by position
Year 1B 2B 3B SS OF OF OF C P
1957[lower-alpha 3] Gil HodgesNellie FoxFrank MalzoneRoy McMillanMinnie MiñosoLFWillie Mays**CFAl KalineRFSherm LollarBobby Shantz
1958 Gil HodgesBill MazeroskiKen BoyerRoy McMillanFrank RobinsonLFWillie Mays**CFHank AaronRFDel CrandallHarvey Haddix
1959 Gil HodgesCharlie NealKen BoyerRoy McMillanJackie BrandtLFWillie Mays**CFHank AaronRFDel CrandallHarvey Haddix
1960 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiKen BoyerErnie BanksWally MoonLFWillie Mays**CFHank AaronRFDel CrandallHarvey Haddix
1961 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiKen BoyerMaury WillsVada PinsonRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Johnny RoseboroBobby Shantz
1962 Bill WhiteKen HubbsJim DavenportMaury WillsBill VirdonRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Del CrandallBobby Shantz
1963 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiKen BoyerBobby WineCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Johnny EdwardsBobby Shantz
1964 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiRon SantoRubén Amaro Sr.Curt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Johnny EdwardsBobby Shantz
1965 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiRon SantoLeo CárdenasCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Joe TorreBob Gibson
1966 Bill WhiteBill MazeroskiRon SantoGene AlleyCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Johnny RoseboroBob Gibson
1967 Wes ParkerBill MazeroskiRon SantoGene AlleyCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Randy HundleyBob Gibson
1968 Wes ParkerGlenn BeckertRon SantoDal MaxvillCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Willie Mays**Johnny BenchBob Gibson
1969 Wes ParkerFélix MillánClete BoyerDon KessingerCurt FloodRoberto Clemente**Pete RoseJohnny BenchBob Gibson
1970 Wes ParkerTommy HelmsDoug RaderDon KessingerTommie AgeeRoberto Clemente**Pete RoseJohnny BenchBob Gibson
1971 Wes ParkerTommy HelmsDoug RaderBud HarrelsonWillie DavisRoberto Clemente**Bobby BondsJohnny BenchBob Gibson
1972 Wes ParkerFélix MillánDoug RaderLarry BowaWillie DavisRoberto Clemente**César CedeñoJohnny BenchBob Gibson
1973 Mike JorgensenJoe MorganDoug RaderRoger MetzgerWillie DavisBobby BondsCésar CedeñoJohnny BenchBob Gibson
1974 Steve GarveyJoe MorganDoug RaderDave ConcepciónCésar GerónimoBobby BondsCésar CedeñoJohnny BenchAndy Messersmith
1975 Steve GarveyJoe MorganKen ReitzDave ConcepciónCésar GerónimoGarry MaddoxCésar CedeñoJohnny BenchAndy Messersmith
1976 Steve GarveyJoe MorganMike SchmidtDave ConcepciónCésar GerónimoGarry MaddoxCésar CedeñoJohnny BenchJim Kaat
1977 Steve GarveyJoe MorganMike SchmidtDave ConcepciónCésar GerónimoGarry MaddoxDave ParkerJohnny BenchJim Kaat
1978 Keith Hernandez*Davey LopesMike SchmidtLarry BowaEllis ValentineGarry MaddoxDave ParkerBob BoonePhil Niekro
1979 Keith Hernandez*Manny TrilloMike SchmidtDave ConcepciónDave WinfieldGarry MaddoxDave ParkerBob BoonePhil Niekro
1980 Keith Hernandez*Doug FlynnMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dave WinfieldGarry MaddoxAndre DawsonGary CarterPhil Niekro
1981 Keith Hernandez*Manny TrilloMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dusty BakerGarry MaddoxAndre DawsonGary CarterSteve Carlton
1982 Keith Hernandez*Manny TrilloMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dale MurphyGarry MaddoxAndre DawsonGary CarterPhil Niekro
1983 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dale MurphyWillie McGeeAndre DawsonTony PeñaPhil Niekro
1984 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dale MurphyBob DernierAndre DawsonTony PeñaJoaquín Andújar
1985 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergTim WallachOzzie Smith*Dale MurphyWillie McGeeAndre DawsonTony PeñaRick Reuschel
1986 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergMike SchmidtOzzie Smith*Dale MurphyWillie McGeeTony GwynnJody DavisFernando Valenzuela
1987 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergTerry PendletonOzzie Smith*Eric DavisAndre DawsonTony GwynnMike LaValliereRick Reuschel
1988 Keith Hernandez*Ryne SandbergTim WallachOzzie Smith*Eric DavisAndre DawsonAndy Van SlykeBenito SantiagoOrel Hershiser
1989 Andrés GalarragaRyne SandbergTerry PendletonOzzie Smith*Eric DavisTony GwynnAndy Van SlykeBenito SantiagoRon Darling
1990 Andrés GalarragaRyne SandbergTim WallachOzzie Smith*Barry BondsTony GwynnAndy Van SlykeBenito SantiagoGreg Maddux*
1991 Will ClarkRyne SandbergMatt WilliamsOzzie Smith*Barry BondsTony GwynnAndy Van SlykeTom PagnozziGreg Maddux*
1992 Mark GraceJosé LindTerry PendletonOzzie Smith*Barry BondsLarry WalkerAndy Van SlykeTom PagnozziGreg Maddux*
1993 Mark GraceRobby ThompsonMatt WilliamsJay BellBarry BondsLarry WalkerMarquis GrissomKirt ManwaringGreg Maddux*
1994 Jeff BagwellCraig BiggioMatt WilliamsBarry LarkinBarry BondsDarren LewisMarquis GrissomTom PagnozziGreg Maddux*
1995 Mark GraceCraig BiggioKen CaminitiBarry LarkinRaúl MondesíSteve FinleyMarquis GrissomCharles JohnsonGreg Maddux*
1996 Mark GraceCraig BiggioKen CaminitiBarry LarkinBarry BondsSteve FinleyMarquis GrissomCharles JohnsonGreg Maddux*
1997 J. T. SnowCraig BiggioKen CaminitiRey OrdóñezBarry BondsLarry WalkerRaúl MondesíCharles JohnsonGreg Maddux*
1998 J. T. SnowBret BooneScott RolenRey OrdóñezBarry BondsLarry WalkerAndruw JonesCharles JohnsonGreg Maddux*
1999 J. T. SnowPokey ReeseRobin VenturaRey OrdóñezSteve FinleyLarry WalkerAndruw JonesMike LieberthalGreg Maddux*
2000 J. T. SnowPokey ReeseScott RolenNeifi PérezSteve FinleyJim EdmondsAndruw JonesMike MathenyGreg Maddux*
2001 Todd HeltonFernando ViñaScott RolenOrlando CabreraLarry WalkerJim EdmondsAndruw JonesBrad AusmusGreg Maddux*
2002 Todd HeltonFernando ViñaScott RolenÉdgar RenteríaLarry WalkerJim EdmondsAndruw JonesBrad AusmusGreg Maddux*
2003 Derrek LeeLuis CastilloScott RolenÉdgar RenteríaJosé Cruz Jr.Jim EdmondsAndruw JonesMike MathenyMike Hampton
2004 Todd HeltonLuis CastilloScott RolenCésar IzturisSteve FinleyJim EdmondsAndruw JonesMike MathenyGreg Maddux*
2005 Derrek LeeLuis CastilloMike LowellOmar VizquelBobby AbreuJim EdmondsAndruw JonesMike MathenyGreg Maddux*
2006 Albert PujolsOrlando HudsonScott RolenOmar VizquelMike CameronCarlos BeltránAndruw JonesBrad AusmusGreg Maddux*
2007 Derrek LeeOrlando HudsonDavid WrightJimmy RollinsAaron Rowand &
Jeff Francoeur
Carlos BeltránAndruw JonesRussell MartinGreg Maddux*
2008 Adrián GonzálezBrandon PhillipsDavid WrightJimmy RollinsNate McLouthCarlos BeltránShane VictorinoYadier MolinaGreg Maddux*
2009 Adrián GonzálezOrlando HudsonRyan ZimmermanJimmy RollinsMichael BournMatt KempShane VictorinoYadier MolinaAdam Wainwright
2010 Albert PujolsBrandon PhillipsScott RolenTroy TulowitzkiMichael BournCarlos GonzálezShane VictorinoYadier MolinaBronson Arroyo
2011 Joey VottoBrandon PhillipsPlácido PolancoTroy TulowitzkiGerardo ParraLFMatt KempCFAndre EthierRFYadier MolinaClayton Kershaw
2012 Adam LaRocheDarwin BarneyChase HeadleyJimmy RollinsCarlos GonzálezLFAndrew McCutchenCFJason HeywardRFYadier MolinaMark Buehrle
2013 Paul GoldschmidtBrandon PhillipsNolan ArenadoAndrelton SimmonsCarlos GonzálezLFCarlos GómezCFGerardo ParraRFYadier MolinaAdam Wainwright
2014 Adrián GonzálezDJ LeMahieuNolan ArenadoAndrelton SimmonsChristian YelichLFJuan LagaresCFJason HeywardRFYadier MolinaZack Greinke
2015 Paul GoldschmidtDee GordonNolan ArenadoBrandon CrawfordStarling MarteLFA. J. PollockCFJason HeywardRFYadier MolinaZack Greinke
2016 Anthony RizzoJoe PanikNolan ArenadoBrandon CrawfordStarling MarteLFEnder InciarteCFJason HeywardRFBuster PoseyZack Greinke
2017 Paul GoldschmidtDJ LeMahieuNolan ArenadoBrandon CrawfordMarcell OzunaLFEnder InciarteCFJason HeywardRFTucker BarnhartZack Greinke
2018 Anthony Rizzo &
Freddie Freeman
DJ LeMahieuNolan ArenadoNick AhmedCorey DickersonLFEnder InciarteCFNick MarkakisRFYadier MolinaZack Greinke
2019 Anthony RizzoKolten WongNolan ArenadoNick AhmedDavid PeraltaLFLorenzo CainCFCody BellingerRFJ.T. RealmutoZack Greinke
2020 Anthony RizzoKolten WongNolan ArenadoJavier BáezTyler O'NeillLFTrent GrishamCFMookie BettsRFTucker BarnhartMax Fried

^LF won as a left fielder ^CF won as a center fielder ^RF won as a right fielder

All-time Gold Glove Team

Willie Mays won 12 Gold Gloves and was elected to the all-time team.

On February 20, 2007, Major League Baseball and Rawlings announced that an all-time Gold Glove Team would be named during the 50th anniversary of the first Gold Glove Awards.[47] Rawlings asked 70 baseball reporters, former players and former managers to select 50 names for the ballot, from an initial selection of 250 names.[48] The team was selected by fans, who voted at the Rawlings Gold Glove website, at United States Postal Service offices, and at sporting goods stores. The results were announced at the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.[49]

All-time Gold Glove Team members by position
First base Wes Parker
Second base Joe Morgan
Third base Brooks Robinson*
Shortstop Ozzie Smith*
Outfield Willie Mays**
Roberto Clemente**
Ken Griffey Jr.
Catcher Johnny Bench
Pitcher Greg Maddux*


Teammates

Middle infield duos

Mark Belanger (pictured) won multiple Gold Gloves at shortstop along with teammates Davey Johnson and Bobby Grich at second base.

In the history of the Gold Glove Award, there have been eleven double-play combinations, or pairs of middle infielders,[50] that have won awards in the same year. Shortstops and second basemen depend upon each other for the majority of double plays. The most common type of double play occurs with a runner on first base and a ground ball hit towards the middle of the infield. The player fielding the ball (generally the shortstop or second baseman) throws to the fielder covering second base, who steps on the base before the runner from first arrives to force that runner out, and then throws the ball to the first baseman to force out the batter for the second out.[51] Mark Belanger won four Gold Gloves with the Baltimore Orioles alongside winning partner Bobby Grich, and Joe Morgan paired with Dave Concepción for four combination wins with the Cincinnati Reds. The most recent teammates to accomplish the feat are Andrelton Simmons and Ian Kinsler, who won with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018.[lower-alpha 4]

Double-play combinations to win Gold Gloves for the same team in the same season
Shortstop Second baseman Team Times won Years Ref(s)
Luis Aparicio Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox
2
1959–1960
[52][53]
Gene Alley Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates
2
1966–1967
[54][55]
Jim Fregosi Bobby Knoop California Angels
1
1967
[56]
Mark Belanger Davey Johnson Baltimore Orioles
2
1969, 1971
[57][58]
Mark Belanger Bobby Grich Baltimore Orioles
4
1973–1976
[59][60]
[61][62]
Dave Concepción Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds
4
1974–1977
[63][64]
[65][66]
Alan Trammell Lou Whitaker Detroit Tigers
2
1983–1984
[67][68]
Omar Vizquel Roberto Alomar* Cleveland Indians
3
1999–2001
[69][70]
[71]
Édgar Rentería Fernando Viña St. Louis Cardinals
1
2002
[72]
Derek Jeter Robinson Canó New York Yankees
1
2010
[73]
Brandon Crawford Joe Panik San Francisco Giants
1
2016
[74]
Andrelton Simmons Ian Kinsler[lower-alpha 4] Los Angeles Angels
1
2018
[75]

Batteries

Iván Rodríguez and Kenny Rogers won Gold Gloves as batterymates in 2000 and 2006.

Since 1957, there have been five Gold Glove batteries. The pitcher and catcher, collectively known as the battery, are the only two players on the field involved in every pitch. In particular, the pitcher and catcher control the running game with tools such as pickoffs or the strength of the catcher's throwing arm.[76] The first pitcher and catcher on the same team to win Gold Gloves in the same year were Jim Kaat and Earl Battey, with the Minnesota Twins in 1962. Only two pairs of batterymates have won Gold Gloves together more than once: Iván Rodríguez and Kenny Rogers won with the Texas Rangers in 2000, and again with the Detroit Tigers in 2006. Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright matched the feat, winning in both 2009 and 2013.

Batterymates to win Gold Gloves for the same team in the same season
Pitcher Catcher Team Times won Years Ref
Jim Kaat Earl Battey Minnesota Twins
1
1962
[77]
Rick Reuschel Tony Peña Pittsburgh Pirates
1
1985
[78]
Bret Saberhagen Bob Boone Kansas City Royals
1
1989
[79]
Kenny Rogers Iván Rodríguez* Texas Rangers
2
2000
[80]
Detroit Tigers
2006
[81]
Adam Wainwright Yadier Molina St. Louis Cardinals
2
2009, 2013
[82][83]

Platinum Glove Award

As of 2020 Yadier Molina and Nolan Arenado (with 4 each) are tied for winning the most Platinum Glove Awards of any player.

In 2011, Rawlings added an annual Platinum Glove Award awarded to the best defensive player in each league, as selected by fans from the year's Gold Glove winners.[84] Numbers after a player's name indicate that he has won the award multiple times.

Year American League National League
Player Team Position Player Team Position
2011 Adrián Beltré Texas Rangers 3B Yadier Molina St. Louis Cardinals C
2012 Adrián Beltré (2) Texas Rangers 3B Yadier Molina (2) St. Louis Cardinals C
2013 Manny Machado Baltimore Orioles 3B Andrelton Simmons Atlanta Braves SS
2014 Alex Gordon Kansas City Royals LF Yadier Molina (3) St. Louis Cardinals C
2015 Kevin Kiermaier Tampa Bay Rays CF Yadier Molina (4) St. Louis Cardinals C
2016 Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians SS Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs 1B
2017 Byron Buxton Minnesota Twins CF Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies 3B
2018 Matt Chapman Oakland Athletics 3B Nolan Arenado (2) Colorado Rockies 3B
2019 Matt Chapman (2) Oakland Athletics 3B Nolan Arenado (3) Colorado Rockies 3B
2020 Alex Gordon (2) Kansas City Royals LF Nolan Arenado (4) Colorado Rockies 3B

National Pro Fastpitch

In 2016, Rawlings announced it would begin awarding a gold glove annually to a female fastpitch softball player in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league.[85] NPF coaches and managers vote for a winner (excluding those on their respective teams). This award is in addition to the collegiate and high school awards added in 2007, the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Gold Glove Awards.[86]

Gold Glove winners in National Pro Fastpitch
Year Player Team Position Ref
2016 AJ Andrews Akron Racers RF [87]
2017 Chelsea Goodacre USSSA Pride C [88]
2018 Jade Rhodes Cleveland Comets 1B [89]
2019 Jessie Warren USSSA Pride 3B [90]

See also

Notes

  1. There were co-winners (ties) at some positions in 1985, 2007, and 2018.
  2. From 1957 to 1960, and since 2011, individual awards were specified for left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder. From 1961 to 2010, the prize was presented to three outfielders irrespective of their specific position.
  3. In 1957, Gold Gloves were given to the top fielders across Major League Baseball, instead of separate awards for each league. Winners are listed in both tables, using normal font for their own league and italics for the other league.
  4. Kinsler played 91 games at second base for the Angels before he was traded to the Boston Red Sox on July 30, 2018.

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