2026 MLB Gold Glove winners: Pete Crow-Armstrong wins second honor, Red Sox and D-backs lead with three each
Pete Crow-Armstrong repeated in center field as the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox led all clubs with three winners each.
- On Sunday, Nov. 1, Major League Baseball announced the 2026 Gold Glove winners, with Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong collecting his second consecutive award and the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks each honoring three players.
- Managers and coaches provide 75 percent of the vote, while the SABR Defensive Index contributes the remaining 25 percent to determine winners at each position in both leagues.
- Crow-Armstrong recorded +26 Fielding Runs Value, the fifth-best single-season mark since the metric launched in 2016, while JJ Wetherholt posted +23 FRV and Bobby Witt Jr. recorded +17 FRV.
- World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang and left fielder Jackson Chourio added Gold Glove honors, while Atlanta Braves utility player Mauricio Dubon secured his record third award.
- New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean became the first rookie at his position to win a Gold Glove, and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno joined Hall of Famer Joe Mauer as the only catchers to win both a Gold Glove and batting title in the same season.
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"That’s a Huge Honor”: Pete Crow-Armstrong Reacts as He Joins MLB Legend in Rare Company
Some MLB seasons end with a championship, while others produce a historic individual campaign that refuses to go unnoticed. For the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered the latter, turning a disappointing postseason exit into a season to remember. At just 24, the young outfielder showcased his exceptional skills on both sides of the game, pairing […]
The 20 winners of the 2026 Major League Gold Glove Awards, presented to the best defensive players by position, have been announced. Boston and Arizona produced the most winners with three each, and Nolan McClain became the first rookie pitcher in history to win. Selections were made by combining votes from managers and coaches with defensive statistical evaluations.
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