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The Solution is golden! Duran wins first Gold Glove

ARLINGTON -- “I think there's something wrong if \[Ezequiel Duran\] doesn't win the Gold Glove,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said of his super utility star on Sept. 12 in Arizona. Schumaker doesn’t have to worry. Nicknamed “The Solution” because of…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:03 AM
The Solution is golden! Duran wins first Gold Glove
Key Things to Know
  • Ezequiel Duran won his first career American League Gold Glove Award as a utility player.
  • Duran became the first Texas Rangers player to win a Gold Glove at the utility spot.
  • He started at seven different defensive positions throughout the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Texas Rangers super-utility player Ezequiel Duran has won his first career American League Gold Glove Award, Rawlings announced on Sunday. Nicknamed "The Solution," Duran became the first player in Rangers franchise history to secure a Gold Glove at the utility position after earning praise throughout the season from manager Skip Schumaker.

Duran started games at seven different defensive positions during the 2026 season, excluding only pitcher and catcher. He led the Rangers with 16 outs above average, which tied for sixth overall across Major League Baseball.

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