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“I’ve always taken pride in my defense” – Nolan McLean reacts after winning Gold Glove

Nolan McLean’s rookie season with the New York Mets ended with 12 wins, a 3.16 ERA, and a case as the National League’s best defensive pitcher. Rawlings settled the last part on Nov.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:40 PM

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New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean won the National League Gold Glove Award for pitchers on Nov. 1.
McLean is the first rookie in Mets franchise history to win a Gold Glove at any position.
He compiled a 12-10 record with a 3.16 ERA across 31 starts in his rookie season.

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New York Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean won the National League Gold Glove Award at pitcher on Nov. 1 following a strong 2026 campaign. The 25-year-old starter posted a 12-10 record with a 3.16 ERA across 31 starts, earning recognition as the league's top fielding pitcher after finishing with four Defensive Runs Saved and 24 assists.

McLean became the first Mets rookie at any position and the second pitcher in franchise history to earn a Gold Glove, joining Ron Darling in 1989. The former Oklahoma State two-way player also became the first Mets player to win the honor since outfielder Juan Lagares in 2014.

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“I’ve always taken pride in my defense” – Nolan McLean reacts after winning Gold Glove

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