The finalists for the 2016 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced Thursday, with two potential MVPs - Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado - receiving nominations.
Betts, who led the MLB in defensive runs saved (DRS) with 32, collected his first Gold Glove nomination in right field this season, while the 25-year-old Arenado will try to win his fourth straight defensive award at third base.
Three players from each position received a nomination. Here is the complete list:
American League
Pitcher
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
RA Dickey | Blue Jays | 1 | 6 |
Dallas Keuchel | Astros | 2 | 7 |
Justin Verlander | Tigers | 0 | 5 |
Catcher
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Salvador Perez | Royals | 3 | 11 |
James McCann | Tigers | 0 | 9 |
Carlos Perez | Angels | 0 | 0 |
First base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Hosmer | Royals | 3 | -6 |
Chris Davis | Orioles | 0 | 8 |
Mitch Moreland | Rangers | 0 | 7 |
Second base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Dustin Pedroia | Red Sox | 4 | 12 |
Robinson Cano | Mariners | 2 | 12 |
Ian Kinsler | Tigers | 0 | 11 |
Third base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Adrian Beltre | Rangers | 4 | 15 |
Manny Machado | Orioles | 2 | 13 |
Kyle Seager | Mariners | 1 | 15 |
Shortstop
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Andrelton Simmons | Angels | 2 | 18 |
Jose Iglesias | Tigers | 0 | 3 |
Francisco Lindor | Indians | 0 | 17 |
Left field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Gordon | Royals | 4 | 4 |
Colby Rasmus | Astros | 0 | 20 |
Brett Gardner | Yankees | 0 | 12 |
Center field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Kiermaier | Rays | 1 | 25 |
Kevin Pillar | Blue Jays | 0 | 24 |
Jackie Bradley Jr. | Red Sox | 0 | 11 |
Right field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Mookie Betts | Red Sox | 0 | 32 |
Adam Eaton | White Sox | 0 | 22 |
George Springer | Astros | 0 | 5 |
National League
Pitcher
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Wainwright | Cardinals | 2 | 5 |
Zack Greinke | Diamondbacks | 2 | 7 |
Jake Arrieta | Cubs | 0 | 1 |
Catcher
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Yadier Molina | Cardinals | 8 | -1 |
Buster Posey | Giants | 0 | 12 |
Jonathan Lucroy | Brewers/Rangers | 0 | 0 |
First base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Goldschmidt | Diamondbacks | 2 | 4 |
Anthony Rizzo | Cubs | 0 | 11 |
Wil Myers | Padres | 0 | 8 |
Second base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
D.J. LeMahieu | Rockies | 1 | 3 |
Joe Panik | Giants | 0 | 3 |
Jean Segura | Diamondbacks | 0 | 0 |
Third base
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Nolan Arenado | Rockies | 3 | 20 |
Justin Turner | Dodgers | 0 | 8 |
Anthony Rendon | Nationals | 0 | 7 |
Shortstop
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Brandon Crawford | Giants | 2 | 19 |
Addison Russell | Cubs | 0 | 19 |
Freddy Galvis | Phillies | 0 | 5 |
Left field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Christian Yelich | Marlins | 1 | 6 |
Starling Marte | Pirates | 1 | 19 |
Adam Duvall | Reds | 0 | 16 |
Center field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Billy Hamilton | Reds | 0 | 15 |
Ender Inciarte | Braves | 0 | 13 |
Odubel Herrera | Phillies | 0 | 6 |
Right field
Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Heyward | Cubs | 3 | 14 |
Carlos Gonzalez | Rockies | 3 | 4 |
Nick Markakis | Braves | 2 | 10 |