2024 Gold Glove Award Winner

The 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced Sunday night on ESPN, with the newcomers once again stealing the show.

This year's winning group consisted of 14 first-time Gold Glovers, tied for the most Gold Glovers in a single season with 2022. Of course, it should be noted that Rawlings also awarded a Gold Glove to a utility player in every league for the first time in 2022.

Regardless, this is the fifth consecutive season with at least ten first-time winners, extending the longest streak in the awards' history.

Catcher: Cal Raleigh, Mariners

Raleigh was remarkable behind the plate on his way to winning his first career Gold Glove – and the first by any Mariners catcher. He led all AL backstops with 17 defensive runs saved, second in the majors behind only San Francisco's Patrick Bailey (20). Raleigh also played a big role in the success of Seattle's pitching staff this season, leading all AL catchers in Baseball Savant's catcher-framing runs metric. More >

First base: Carlos Santana, Twins

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Santana is 38 years and 174 days old as of the final day of the regular season, making him the oldest position player to win his first career Gold Glove Award. The only older players to win their first Gold Glove are both pitchers: Phil Niekro (39 years old in 1978) and RA Dickey (38 years, 336 days in 2013). Santana led all major league first baseman with 14 outs above average, while his eight DRS tied with Baltimore's Ryan Mountcastle for the most of any AL first baseman. More >

Second base: Andrés Giménez, Guardians

Giménez collected 20 DRS this season, twice as many as any other AL second baseman (Marcus Semien was second with 10). He also led all Major League second basemen with 21 OAA, just ahead of Semien's 19. This is Giménez's third consecutive Gold Glove Award. More >

Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals

Witt has established himself as a real superstar – and not just because of his offensive skills. Sure, he led the majors with a .332 average while also hitting 32 home runs and driving in 109 runs, but Witt also led all AL shortstops with 16 OAA. That was enough for Witt to take home his first career Gold Glove Award. More >

Third base: Alex Bregman, Astros

Bregman's trophy collection receives the Gold Glove Award for the first time. The two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion won his first career Gold Glove after one of his stronger seasons at the hot corner. Bregman collected six DRS in 2024 after posting just four DRS from 2020-23 combined. He also had six OAA, tied with Josh Rojas for second among AL third basemen, behind only Jazz Chisholm Jr. More >

Left field: Steven Kwan, Guardians

Kwan is in good company, joining Kenny Lofton as the only Cleveland outfielders to win three consecutive Gold Glove Awards. Kwan has accumulated 47 DRS over the last three seasons, more than twice as many as any other left fielder in that span. He received his latest award after surpassing all left fielders in the AL with nine outfield assists. More >

Midfield: Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays

Varsho received his first career Gold Glove Award after a strong performance in the Blue Jays' outfield. In fact, Varsho's defensive WAR of 3.1 was the highest of any player at any position in the majors this season, according to Baseball-Reference. Overall, Varsho's 28 DRS between center field and left field were five more than any other outfielder, with Boston's Jarren Duran (23 DRS) the only player within 10 DRS of Varsho. More >

Right field: Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox

Abreu was a defensive star that season and became the first Red Sox rookie to win a Gold Glove Award since Fred Lynn in 1975. The 24-year-old Abreu led all right fielders with 17 DRS, while his nine outfield assists and seven OAA were tied for the most by any player at the position. More >

Pitcher: Seth Lugo, Royals

With his first career Gold Glove Award, Lugo joins Bret Saberhagen as the only Royals pitchers to receive the honor. Lugo's five DRS were the second most of any pitcher this season and he didn't make an error. More >

Utility: Dylan Moore, Mariners

Moore won his first career Gold Glove Award after once again proving to be an all-rounder for the Mariners. He played first base (11 games), second base (37), third base (45), shortstop (49), left field (22) and even had a single one-inning appearance in center field this season. Moore proved to be a useful defender at every opportunity and provided a solid performance over the entire distance. More >

Catcher: Patrick Bailey, Giants

Bailey's first career Gold Glove is no surprise. The 25-year-old led all catchers with 20 DRS and also ranked first in catcher framing, second in catcher steals above average, and third in average pop time, according to Baseball Savant. Bailey joins fellow Giants catchers Buster Posey (2016) and Austin Hedges (2017 Padres) as the only backstops with at least 20 DRS in a single season in the last decade. More >

First base: Christian Walker, D-Backs

Walker continued to showcase his defensive prowess in 2024, winning his third consecutive Gold Glove Award. Similar to previous seasons, his recent accolades come as no surprise as Walker led all Netherlands first basemen with 13 OAA. That was five more than the second-highest total of any Dutch first baseman (Bryce Harper, eight). Over the past three seasons, Walker has accounted for 39 OAA – more than twice as many as any other first baseman. More >

Second base: Brice Turang, Brewers

Turang earned his first Gold Glove Award after leading all second basemen with 22 DRS this season. He also ranked all NL players – regardless of position – in Baseball-Reference's defensive WAR metric. Turang is the first Brewers second baseman to win a Gold Glove. More >

Shortstop: Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies

Tovar earned his first career Gold Glove after a strong defensive performance across the board. He ranked second among NL shortstops with 10 DRS and fourth with 15 OAA, but Tovar was the only NL shortstop to post double-digit marks in both DRS and OAA. More >

Third base: Matt Chapman, Giants

Chapman adds to his collection, winning his second Gold Glove in a row – and fifth overall. His 17 DRS led all third basemen in the majors, while his 11 OAA tied with Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz for the most at the hot corner. More >

Left field: Ian Happ, Cubs

Happ led all qualified NL left fielders with eight DRS, while his 11 outfield assists led all left fielders regardless of league. This is Happ's third consecutive Gold Glove Award, making him the first Cubs outfielder to win three consecutive Gold Gloves. More >

Midfield: Brenton Doyle, Rockies

Perhaps not a surprise given the defensive nature of the position, but the battle for the Gold Glove among NL center fielders has been one of the most competitive. Doyle ultimately claimed the Gold Glove Award for the second year in a row after registering eight outfield assists (also the most among Dutch midfielders) and near the top of the group in DRS (11) and OAA (16) in the middle ranked. More >

Right field: Sal Frelick, Brewers

Frelick's 16 DRS were by far the most of any Dutch right fielder this season – trailing only Abreu (17) among right fielders overall. Frelick also accounted for seven OAA, tied with teammates Jackson Chourio and Abreu for the most in right field this season. More >

Pitcher: Chris Sale, Braves

Sales' first career Gold Glove Award puts him in good company as he joins Phil Niekro, Greg Maddux, Mike Hampton and Max Fried in winning a Gold Glove as a Braves pitcher. The honor comes after Sale also won the NL Pitching Triple Crown this season, leading the league in wins, strikeouts and ERA. More >

Utility: Jared Triolo, Pirates

Triolo played solid defense regardless of where the Pirates used him in the infield this season. The 26-year-old utility player spent most of his time at third base (61 games) or second base (47 games), but he also had his share of appearances at first base (nine) and shortstop (nine) – and a lone appearance in right field. More >