Winners of the 2023 Gold Glove Awards
The 2023 Gold Glove Awards brought some exciting moments, with 13 first-time winners, marking the second-highest number of new winners in the award’s history, only behind last year’s 14. The introduction of a Gold Glove category for utility players in 2022 has contributed to this trend. Additionally, this year marked the fourth consecutive year with at least 10 first-time winners, extending a record in the history of the Gold Glove Awards. These awards recognize outstanding defensive performances by Major League Baseball players and continue to showcase new talents while honoring the best outfielders in the game.
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List of winners of the 2023 Gold Glove awards
american league
Position |
Player |
Equipment |
Awards |
|
First base |
Nathaniel Lowe |
Forest ranger |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Second base |
Andres Gimenez |
Guardians |
Gold Glove Award (second consecutive year) |
|
Third base |
Matt Chapman |
Tiles |
Gold Glove Award (fourth Gold Glove in his career) |
|
short field |
Antonio Volpe |
yankees |
Gold Glove Award (Rookie) |
|
Receiver |
Jonas Heim |
Forest ranger |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Pitcher |
Jose Berrios |
Tiles |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Left Garden |
Steven Kwan |
Guardians |
Gold Glove Award (second consecutive year) |
|
center field |
Kevin Kiermaier |
Tiles |
Gold Glove Award (fourth Gold Glove in his career) |
|
right field |
Adolis Garcia |
Forest ranger |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Utility |
Mauricio Dubón |
stars |
Gold Glove Award (first time winner) |
National League
Position |
Player |
Equipment |
Awards |
|
First base |
walking christian |
D-backs |
Gold Glove Award (second Gold Glove of his career) |
|
Second base |
Nico Hoerner |
Puppies |
Gold Glove Award (first time winner) |
|
Third base |
Ke’Bryan Hayes |
Pirates |
Gold Glove Award |
|
short field |
Dansby Swanson |
Puppies |
Gold Glove Award (second Gold Glove of his career) |
|
Receiver |
Gabriel Moreno |
D-backs |
Gold Glove Award (first time winner) |
|
Pitcher |
Zack Wheeler |
Phillies |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Left Garden |
Ian happy |
Puppies |
Gold Glove Award (second consecutive year) |
|
center field |
Brenton Doyle |
Rocky Mountains |
Gold Glove Award (Rookie) |
|
right field |
Fernando Tatis Jr. |
parents |
Gold Glove Award |
|
Utility |
Ha Seong Kim |
parents |
Gold Glove Award |
Gold Glove Awards
Gold Glove Awards, also known as Golden Gloves, are special awards given to Major League Baseball (MLB) baseball players who are really good at catching and fielding the ball. They have been around since 1957 and are very important in baseball. To decide who gets these awards, coaches and managers vote for the best outfielders in the American League (AL) and National League (NL), but they cannot vote for their own players. They also use some sophisticated statistics to help make the decision.
At first, they awarded a Gold Glove to the best outfielder at each position, but starting in 1958 they began giving separate awards to the best outfielders in each league. These awards have changed over the years and in 2020 they added a special award for the best team defense. Starting in 2022, they also started rewarding a player who can play very well in many different positions.
It’s not just in Major League Baseball; since 2016, they also give a Gold Glove to a very good softball player in the National Pro Fastpitch league. These awards are important because they show how important good defense is in baseball and softball and give credit to players who are excellent at catching and fielding the ball.
History of the Golden Glove Awards
The Gold Glove Awards began in 1957 with Rawlings, originally honoring the best left, center and right field outfielders. From 1961 to 2010, they recognized three outfielders without considering specific positions, which generated controversy due to the different defensive demands. In 2011, they again awarded individual outfield position awards. Some criticized the awards for relying on votes from coaches and trainers, often based on limited player exposure, raising concerns about fairness and actual recognition of defensive skills.
To address this, advanced statistics was introduced in 2013 with the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), improving fairness and accuracy. Notable players like Greg Maddux and Brooks Robinson won numerous Gold Gloves and some even won at multiple positions. Families with multiple winners also emerged, showing the evolution and improvement of the history of the Gold Glove Awards, a symbol of excellence in baseball defense.
Golden Glove Awards Overview
|
Sport |
Baseball |
|
League |
Major League Baseball |
|
Given by |
Best fielding player at each position in the American League and National League |
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Hosted by |
Rawlings |
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Presented by |
Major League Baseball |
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