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Biggest Gold Glove Snubs perpetrated by MLB (this is a St Louis Cardinals blog)

Obviously, Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt should have been awarded gold gloves in 2026. Who is MLB fooling? they are only fooling themselves and fans who you could barely call baseball aficionados. Ok, they’re not real fanatics, if they are…

By George Bowles · Viva El Birdos

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:20 PM

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George Bowles argues that Cardinals infielders Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt were unfairly denied 2026 Gold Glove awards.
The writer asserts that Winn outperformed Geraldo Perdomo in Outs Above Average and Defensive Runs Saved.
Bowles contends that Wetherholt was a superior defensive choice compared to award winner Brice Turang.

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George Bowles of Viva El Birdos argues that St. Louis Cardinals middle infielders Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt were unfairly snubbed for 2026 Gold Glove awards by Major League Baseball. The writer contends that both infielders posted superior defensive metrics compared to the selected winners and deserved the honors.

Bowles highlights that Winn led in Outs Above Average and Defensive Runs Saved over Geraldo Perdomo, while criticizing Brice Turang's selection over Wetherholt. The article cites historical examples of Gold Glove snubs, asserting that the awards often favor offense or notoriety over pure fielding performance.

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