Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove Award winners for the 2022 season on Tuesday.
The recipients were highlighted by a record 14 first-time winners who put together strong defensive campaigns at their respective positions, including Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena.
St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado continued his run of defensive dominance at third base, taking home a staggering 10th straight Gold Glove.
Here are the full results.
AL Catcher
Winner: Jose Trevino (1st), Yankees
Trevino joins Thurman Munson and Elston Howard as only the third Yankees catcher to win a Gold Glove. He led all catchers in defensive runs saved and framing runs saved.
Runners-up: Sean Murphy (OAK), Cal Raleigh (SEA)
AL First Base
Winner: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1st), Blue Jays
Guerrero quickly developed into a quality defensive option at first base after making the move from third in 2020. The 23-year-old showed great flexibility and agility in picking a handful of errant throws out of the dirt.
Runners-up: Luis Arraez (MIN), Anthony Rizzo (NYY)
AL Second Base
Winner: Andres Gimenez (1st), Guardians
Gimenez ranked second among AL second baseman in defensive runs saved.
Runners-up: Jonathan Schoop (DET), Marcus Semien (TEX)
AL Third Base
Winner: Ramon Urias (1st), Orioles
Urias excelled at the position despite only having 10 career games of experience at third base entering 2022, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com.
Runners-up: Matt Chapman (TOR), Jose Ramirez (CLE)
AL Shortstop
Winner: Jeremy Pena (1st), Astros
Pena looked like a seasoned vet as a rookie, leading AL shortstops with 15 defensive runs saved. The 25-year-old is the first rookie shortstop in history to win a Gold Glove, per Langs.
Runners-up: Xander Bogaerts (BOS), Carlos Correa (MIN)
AL Left Field
Winner: Steven Kwan (1st), Guardians
Kwan is the fifth rookie outfielder in history to win a Gold Glove. He led all left fielders with 12 outs above average.
Runners-up: Andrew Benintendi (KC/NYY), Brandon Marsh (LAA/PHI)
AL Center Field
Winner: Myles Straw (1st), Guardians
Straw had a strong statistical season, ranking inside the top five at the position in outs above average, outfield assists, and defensive runs saved.
Runners-up: Cedric Mullins (BAL), Michael A. Taylor (KC)
AL Right Field
Winner: Kyle Tucker (1st), Astros
Tucker has developed into one of the top defensive outfielders and posted a strong five outs above average in 2022.
Runners-up: Jackie Bradley Jr. (BOS/TOR), Max Kepler (MIN)
AL Utility
Winner: DJ LeMahieu (4th), Yankees
Runners-up: Whit Merrifield (KC/TOR), Luis Rengifo (LAA)
LeMahieu was a strong defender at three positions. The veteran registered strong outs-above-average numbers at first, second, and third base.
AL Pitcher
Winner: Shane Bieber (1st), Guardians
Bieber is the first pitcher in franchise history to take home a Gold Glove.
Runners-up: Jose Berrios (TOR), Jameson Taillon (NYY)
NL Catcher
Winner: J.T. Realmuto (2nd), Phillies
Realmuto led all catchers in average pop time and caught-stealing rate.
Runners-up: Travis d’Arnaud (ATL), Tomas Nido (NYM)
NL First Base
Winner: Christian Walker (1st), Diamondbacks
Walker led all first basemen in outs above average by a considerable margin.
Runners-up: Paul Goldschmidt (STL), Matt Olson (ATL)
NL Second Base
Winner: Brendan Rodgers (1st), Rockies
Rodgers handled a move over from shortstop very nicely and posted three outs above average in 2022.
Runners-up: Jake Cronenworth (SD), Tommy Edman (STL)
NL Third Base
Winner: Nolan Arenado (10th), Cardinals
Arenado is in elite company at third base, joining Mike Schmidt and Brooks Robinson as the only players with 10 or more Gold Gloves at the position.
Runners-up: Ke’Bryan Hayes (PIT), Ryan McMahon (COL)
NL Shortstop
Winner: Dansby Swanson (1st), Braves
Swanson led all shortstops with 20 outs above average.
Runners-up: Ha-Seong Kim (SD), Miguel Rojas (MIA)
NL Left Field
Winner: Ian Happ (1st), Cubs
Happ is the fourth outfielder and first left fielder in Cubs history to win a Gold Glove, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.
Runners-up: David Peralta (ARI/TB), Christian Yelich (MIL)
NL Center Field
Winner: Trent Grisham (2nd), Padres
Grisham led all center fielders with 17 outs above average and takes home his second Gold Glove in three years.
Runners-up: Victor Robles (WSH), Alek Thomas (ARI)
NL Right Field
Winner: Mookie Betts (6th), Dodgers
Betts has won six Gold Gloves over the last seven seasons. He racked up eight outfield assists and posted a solid five outs above average in 2022.
Runners-up: Juan Soto (WSH/SD), Daulton Varsho (ARI)
NL Pitcher
Winner: Max Fried (3rd), Braves
Fried takes home his third straight Gold Glove.
Runners-up: Tyler Anderson (LAD), Corbin Burnes (MIL)
NL Utility
Winner: Brendan Donovan (1st), Cardinals
Donovan made appearances at every infield position and both corner outfield spots. He edged out the unique Varsho, who opened eyes with strong defensive performances at catcher and in the outfield.
Runners-up: Tommy Edman (STL), Daulton Varsho (ARI)
