The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 1. Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for…
Major League Baseball announced the finalists for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Wednesday, with winners scheduled to be revealed on ESPN on November 1. Each league features three finalists across all nine standard defensive positions as well as the utility spot. The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs lead all major league clubs with five nominations apiece, while the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals each earned four nominees.
Award winners are determined by a combination of votes from MLB managers and coaches, which account for 75 percent of the total, alongside the SABR Defensive Index representing 25 percent. Notable finalists include previous winners such as Bobby Witt Jr., Matt Olson, Brice Turang, and Wilyer Abreu, while standout rookies JJ Wetherholt and Nolan McLean also earned nominations.
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