The 2023 American and National League winners of the Gold Glove Award have been announced. It was a changing of the guard this year as 13 first time winners were crowned across the two leagues.
The Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs led the way with 3 winners each. Meanwhile, Yankees rookie Anthony Volpe became the first rookie in the illustrious history of the Bronx Bombers to take home the award.
Here’s who was recognized for their stellar defence in 2023.
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Position | Player | Team | Awards Won |
P | José Berríos | Toronto Blue Jays | 1 (2023) |
C | Jonah Heim | Texas Rangers | 1 (2023) |
1B | Nathaniel Lowe | Texas Rangers | 1 (2023) |
2B | Andrés Giménez | Cleveland Guardians | 2 (2023, 2022) |
3B | Matt Chapman | Toronto Blue Jays | 4 (2023, 2021, 2019, 2018) |
SS | Anthony Volpe | New York Yankees | 1 (2023) |
LF | Steven Kwan | Cleveland Guardians | 2 (2023, 2022) |
CF | Kevin Kiermaier | Toronto Blue Jays | 4 (2023, 2019, 2016, 2015) |
RF | Adolis García | Texas Rangers | 1 (2023) |
UT | Mauricio Dubón | Houston Astros | 1 (2023) |
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Position | Player | Team | Awards Won |
P | Zack Wheeler | Philadelphia Phillies | 1 (2023) |
C | Gabriel Moreno | Arizona Diamondbacks | 1 (2023) |
1B | Christian Walker | Arizona Diamondbacks | 2 (2023, 2022) |
2B | Nico Hoerner | Chicago Cubs | 1 (2023) |
3B | Ke’Bryan Hayes | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 (2023) |
SS | Dansby Swanson | Chicago Cubs | 2 (2023, 2022) |
LF | Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | 2 (2023, 2022) |
CF | Brenton Doyle | Colorado Rockies | 1 (2023) |
RF | Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | 1 (2023) |
UT | Ha-Seong Kim | San Diego Padres | 1 (2023) |
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