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C: J.T. Realmuto
Don't run on Realmuto. It's a simple lesson that opponents keep ignoring. He's thrown out 27 would-be base-stealers on 55 attempts this season, which is tops in the majors. Realmuto also leads all catchers in defensive rating (according to FanGraphs) and trails only Roberto Perez in defensive runs saved.
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1B: Matt Olson
First base is a thankless position, but Olson acclimates himself very well. The big infielder uses his athleticism and steady hands to his advantage, and he has the highest defensive rating among qualified first basemen.
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2B: DJ LeMahieu
A three-time Gold Glove winner, LeMahieu has been a versatile addition to the Yankees' infield. While he generally plays his primary position at the keystone, he's also spent time at third and first base.
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3B: Nolan Arenado
The hot corner is essentially a coin flip between Arenado and Oakland's Matt Chapman, but the Rockies star narrowly edges out his Bay Area counterpart. Arenado makes the impossible seem routine, as he often covers the entire left side of the infield by himself and leads all third basemen in UZR and range.
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SS: Javier Baez
Baez is must-see TV every time he hits the field. He routinely makes highlight-reel plays, whether it's a tightrope-style catch or a circus tag on a baserunner. He's good with the stick, but with the glove he's a legend who stops at nothing to make the tough plays.
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OF: Cody Bellinger
At first glance, Bellinger would seem to be your prototypical first baseman. But the lanky slugger actually leads all outfielders with 19 defensive runs saved. If he continues to start in right field, Bellinger may be in line for his first Gold Glove.
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OF: Kevin Kiermaier
Always fast, often reckless, and constantly entertaining, Kiermaier puts on a hell of a show in center field. He's got a pair of Gold Gloves under his belt and could be well on his way to another.
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OF: Mookie Betts
Since 2016, Betts has totaled 92 DRS. The closest to him among all outfielders during that time is Brett Gardner with 48. With Jackie Bradley Jr. next to Betts, the Red Sox probably have the best defensive outfield in the game.
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P: Marcus Stroman
A ground-ball specialist better be able to field his position, and Stroman has built his reputation on a combination of athleticism and swagger. He's made three errors in 2019, but that seems more like an anomaly than the new normal. Stroman is as good as it gets with the glove.
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