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Bellinger wins AL Platinum Glove Award

Rawlings announced the winners of the 2026 Platinum Glove Awards on Friday night, honoring the best defensive player in each league, regardless of position, as well as the best defensive team in each league. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:32 AM
Bellinger wins AL Platinum Glove Award
Key Things to Know
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cody Bellinger won the 2026 Platinum Glove Awards, while the Cubs and Blue Jays won Team Gold Gloves.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong led MLB with +26 Outs Above Average while securing the National League honor.
  • Cody Bellinger won the American League award after compiling 21 Defensive Runs Saved for the Yankees.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cody Bellinger were announced as the 2026 Platinum Glove Award winners on Friday night by Rawlings. Crow-Armstrong secured the National League honor for the Chicago Cubs, while Bellinger won the American League award for the New York Yankees. The recognition marks the first career Platinum Glove for each outfielder. Additionally, the Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays captured the Team Gold Glove honors.

Crow-Armstrong led Major League Baseball with +26 Outs Above Average and registered 16 Defensive Runs Saved. Bellinger accumulated 21 Defensive Runs Saved, becoming only the second Yankee to earn the honor. Team-wise, Chicago paced all of MLB with +72 OAA and +115 DRS to earn their second straight team award, while Toronto claimed their third Team Gold Glove.

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