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Gil Hodges was first player to ever win the Gold Glove in 1957; at the time it was a consolidated award between both the NL and AL. Mark Teixeira (2005–2006, 2009–2010, 2012 AL Gold Glove winner) Carlos Peña (2008 AL Gold Glove winner) Kevin Youkilis (left; 2007 AL Gold Glove winner)
The award was created from a glove made from gold lamé-tanned leather and affixed to a walnut base. [3] Initially, only one Gold Glove per position was awarded to the top fielder at each position in the entire league; [2] however, separate awards were given for the National and American Leagues beginning in 1958. [4] [5]
The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL). The Gold Glove is widely considered one of ...
1.7 Gold Glove Award. ... First base. Jim Spencer (1977) Mike Squires (1981) ... Frank Thomas — voted by MLB fans as the most outstanding player in the history of ...
Not included among the winners was Nolan Arenado, endig a decade-long streak. The St. Louis Cardinals third baseman won Gold Gloves in each of this first 10 MLB seasons with the Rockies and Cardinals.
Fifteen Rangers have won the Gold Glove Award, which includes seven multi-time winners. [26] Cumulatively, the Rangers have won four 4 at pitcher, 17 at catcher, 5 at first base, 9 at third base, 3 at shortstop, and 3 at outfield for a total of 38 Gold Gloves.
The Houston Astros found a new first baseman in free agency, agreeing to a three-year, $60 million contract with three-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker, according to a person with knowledge ...
This is just the second time the Brewers have had multiple winners of the Golden Glove in one year. The previous was in 1979. The Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang and Sal Frelick win their first ...