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00:01Welcome to our deep dive into the exciting 2025 Gold Glove Award finalists.

00:06On Wednesday, the finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award were revealed on X,

00:11with the winners scheduled to be announced on ESPN at 8.30pm ET on Sunday, November 2nd.

00:17Each league features three finalists for every position, including the utility position,

00:22which was introduced in 2022. The winners for the nine standard positions are determined through a

00:27process involving the 30 MLB managers and up to six coaches from each team. These voters select

00:34from a pool of players within their league, excluding those from their own team. The votes

00:39from the managers and coaches account for 75% of the total selection, while the remaining 25%

00:45is based on the Sabiar Defensive Index. For the utility position, Rawlings worked with Sabiar to

00:53develop a unique defensive formula that differs from the traditional selection method. The Chicago

00:59Cubs led the league with six players named as finalists, while the Toronto Blue Jays also had

01:05six nominations across five players, with Ernie Clement competing for the award in both the third

01:10base and utility categories. The following are the finalists for the 22 Azen Don.

01:1642-25 Gold Glove Award In the American League, pitcher Jacob deGrom,

01:23now with the Rangers, Max Fried, who has joined the Yankees, and Luis Severino playing for the

01:29Athletics, are notable pitchers this season. Max Fried, in his inaugural year with the Yankees,

01:34has the potential to secure his fourth Gold Glove Award. He previously won this accolade in the National

01:40League, while with the Braves from 2020 to 2022. This season, he led all pitchers with an impressive

01:4639 assists and recorded 10 defensive runs saved. Jacob deGrom had a successful season, marking his

01:53first healthy year since 2019, showcasing his former Cy Young caliber by achieving a 2.97 ERA over 172

02:01and two-thirds innings, and he did not make a single error throughout the season. Similarly, Luis Severino,

02:07in his first year with the Athletics, pitched for 162 and two-thirds innings and was a finalist for

02:13the NL Gold Glove last year while with the Mets. In the catching position, Dylan Dingler of the Tigers,

02:19Alejandro Kirk from the Blue Jays, and Carlos Narvaez of the Red Sox are noteworthy players.

02:25Dingler, in his first complete season in Major League Baseball, made a strong impression,

02:30both offensively and defensively. He ranked in the top 15% of qualified catchers according to

02:38StatCast metrics, achieving plus 110 in blocks above average, 95th percentile, plus E4 in caught

02:46stealing above average, 85th percentile, and, plus E7 in framing, 91st percentile. Kirk stood out among

02:54catchers, achieving a remarkable plus 121 blocks above average, which was the highest in the league.

03:00Additionally, he secured the second position with plundered 16 catcher framing runs.

03:05Overall, he ranked tied for second among all players, regardless of their position,

03:09with a fielding run value of plus 22. This past season marked his second All-Star selection,

03:15and he is now aiming for his first Gold Glove award.

03:19On the other hand, Narvaez, who was also in his first complete season in the Major Leagues,

03:24demonstrated exceptional defensive skills as a catcher. He ranked in the top 20% across four

03:29stat cast metrics. Blocks above average, plucked 6, 88th percentile, caught stealing above average,

03:37fly 9, 98th percentile, framing, .5, 85th percentile, and pop time, 1.92 seconds, 80th percentile.

03:47Furthermore, he tied for the highest number of defensive runs saved among American League catchers,

03:52totaling plus and 10. In the first base category, notable players include Ty France from the Twins,

03:58Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Blue Jays, and Carlos Santana from the Guardians.

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04:09Wherein-year-old Santana is aiming to secure consecutive Gold Gloves at first base.

04:13He participated in 116 games with the Guardians before transferring to the Cubs for eight games

04:19in September. He qualifies for this honor, under the American League's guidelines.

04:23After leading all players in his position with plus 14 outs above average, OAA last year,

04:29he recorded Pussy 8 OAA this season, ranking third among all players in Major League Baseball.

04:35The player who topped the list, achieving pleasant 10 OAA, was France, who was traded from the Twins to

04:41the Blue Jays during the trade deadline. This season marked a significant improvement in his defensive

04:46performance, making it his best defensive year in his seven-season career. Prior to 2025,

04:51he had a career fielding run value of minus 15, but this year he concluded with a total of plubby 7.

04:58Guerrero also made notable advancements in his defensive skills this season,

05:02achieving 10 defensive runs saved, DRS, which tied him for the sixth highest among qualified first

05:08basemen. His DRS total for the position from 2020 to 2024, was minus 8. At second base,

05:16we have Andres Jimenez from the Blue Jays, Luis Rengifo from the Angels, and Marcus Semien from

05:22the Rangers. Jimenez is aiming to secure his fourth consecutive Gold Glove award at second base.

05:28He showcased his exceptional range once again this season, achieving pleasant 10 outs above average,

05:33which placed him second among qualified second basemen, just behind Nico Horner of the Cubs.

05:39Rengifo experienced his most successful defensive season to date, starting the 2025 season,

05:44with a career total of nine defensive runs saved at his position. However, he concluded the recent

05:50season with a notable improvement, finishing at plus 5. Meanwhile, Semien, who is aiming for his

05:56second Gold Glove award, achieved a ranking of third among American League's second basemen with

06:01plubby 7 outs above average, OAA. In the third base category, Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays,

06:08Michael Garcia of the Royals, and Jose Ramirez of the Guardians are all contenders for their first

06:12Gold Glove. Clement showcased his versatility by playing various infield positions, but he excelled

06:18at third base, where he accumulated 11 defensive runs saved, DRS, and plucked 6, OAA over 603 innings.

06:27Garcia led all qualified American League third basemen with 13 DRS, and his plus-117 OAA ranked him

06:35seventh overall in Major League Baseball regardless of position. Ramirez continues to combine his

06:40remarkable offensive output, having achieved his third 30-30 season in 2025, with reliable defense

06:46at third base. He has maintained a positive OAA and fielding run value for five consecutive seasons,

06:53demonstrating consistent performance in these metrics. In the year 2025, the performance of

06:58certain players was notably impressive, marking their best achievements since 2021. At the shortstop

07:03position, Corey Seager of the Rangers, Taylor Walls of the Rays, and Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals stood

07:10out. Seager, who has already received numerous accolades, is still in pursuit of his first Gold Glove

07:16award. He achieved a plus-116 defensive run saved, DRS, in 2025, placing him second among American League

07:24shortstops. Walls topped this category with a plus-117 DRS, which also tied him for the highest in Major

07:31League Baseball alongside Mookie Betts. Meanwhile, Witt is aiming for his second Gold Glove, having won his

07:38first in 2024, a year in which he was also the runner-up for the AL MVP award. In 2025, Witt led all

07:47MLB shortstops with a fielding run value of plus-20, with 18 of those runs attributed to his exceptional

07:54range. Additionally, he was the top performer among all position players with a plus-125 outs above

08:00average, OAA. In left field, Stephen Kwon of the Guardians, Wyatt Langford of the Rangers, and Tyler

08:08Soderstrom of the Athletics were noteworthy players. Kwon, who has won three Gold Glove awards in his

08:13first three seasons, is aiming to secure his fourth consecutive award in 2025. He significantly

08:20outperformed other left fielders with a plus-122 DRS, leading all players in that position by a

08:26considerable margin. In the realm of defensive metrics, players are evaluated based on their

08:31ability to prevent runs and make plays. For instance, one player achieved a remarkable plus-6

08:37outs above average, OAA, and successfully stopped seven additional runs from scoring due to base

08:43runners. In his second year, Langford excelled at his position, recording plundering 12 defensive runs

08:49saved, DRS, and tying for second place with plund5-0-AA. Soderstrom matched this plund5-0-AA and

08:56demonstrated impressive arm strength, averaging 90.7 mahuayes, which placed him in the 88th percentile.

09:03In center field, notable players include Kyle Isbell from the Royals, Sedani Rafaela from the Red Sox,

09:10and Julio Rodriguez from the Mariners. Rafaela, at 24 years old, had a standout offensive season,

09:17with 16 home runs and 20 stolen bases. However, it was his defensive prowess that garnered significant

09:24attention. His exceptional speed, sharp instincts, and powerful arm contributed to a plus-122 fielding

09:31run value, ranking him just behind Giants catcher Patrick Bailey, who led with plus-31. Both Isbell and

09:38Rodriguez have consistently performed at a high level in center field over recent seasons. Since the

09:44beginning of 2023, Isbell has accumulated plus-32-0-AA, while Rodriguez has achieved plus-130-0-AA,

09:52placing them among the top five center fielders. This season, Isbell concluded with plus-112-0-AA,

09:59while Rodriguez recorded plus-110 Willier Abreu of the Red Sox, Adoles Garcia from the Rangers,

10:05and Cam Smith of the Astros, showcase some of the strongest throwing arms in Major League Baseball

10:10during the past season. Abreu recorded an average arm strength of 94.2 mAh, which placed him tied for

10:1810th among all fielders. Garcia's arm strength was measured at 91.9 mAh, ranking him in the 92nd

10:26percentile, while Smith's arm strength of 90.8 mAh put him in the 88th percentile. In terms of defensive

10:33metrics, Garcia led all right fielders with a defensive run saved, DRS, total of plus-16.

10:41Abreu was close behind, tying with Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres for the second-highest DRS at plus-115.

10:48Smith, in his rookie season, followed with a DRS of plus-112. Additionally, Abreu and Tatis both

10:55achieved an out-above-average OAA of plus-8, just behind Corbin Carroll, who had plumsy-9. If either

11:03Abreu or Garcia wins a Gold Glove award this year, it would mark their second such honor. In the

11:08utility player category, Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays, Mauricio Dubon, from the Astros, and Daniel

11:15Schneeman of the Guardians are notable contenders. Clement achieved a defensive wins above replacement,

11:20W.A.R., of 2.9, which was tied for the highest in MLB alongside Rafaela. He excelled defensively at

11:28third base, second base, and shortstop, resulting in an OAA of plus-113. As a finalist for the third

11:35base position, Clement has the opportunity to secure his second Gold Glove award. Dubon has become the

11:40fourth player in baseball history to receive a Gold Glove award at multiple positions, joining the

11:45ranks of Darren Erstad, who excelled in both outfield and first base, Placido Polanco, recognized for his

11:52skills at second and third base, and DJ Lemayu, who has been honored at second base and as a utility

11:58player. Notably, Dubon is the first player to achieve this distinction within the same season.

12:04In 2023, he won a Gold Glove for his performance and was a finalist in 2024. Over the past three seasons,

12:11he has played every position on the field, with the exception of pitcher and catcher.

12:16His defensive statistics were impressive, showcasing 14 defensive runs saved, DRS, a fielding

12:23run value of plus-17, and an outs-above-average OAA of plus-20, which ranked him sixth in Major League

12:31Baseball. Meanwhile, Schneeman recorded plus-8 OAA and 8 DRS, while playing every position except for

12:39pitcher, catcher, and first base. In the National League, the following pitchers were recognized,

12:45Matthew Boyd, Cubs, David Peterson, Mets, Logan Webb, Giants Boyd. Making his debut in the National

12:52League, quickly garnered attention by becoming a finalist for the Gold Glove Award and achieving

12:56his first All-Star selection. The left-handed pitcher excelled in controlling the running game,

13:01successfully picking off an impressive 11 runners, the highest in Major League Baseball.

13:07Peterson also made notable contributions during the season. In 2025, Webb achieved a significant

13:14milestone by being selected for the All-Star team for the first time. He pitched a career-high of 168

13:20and two-thirds innings while demonstrating strong defensive skills on the mound. That year,

13:25he elevated his performance in terms of strikeouts, leading the National League with a total of 224

13:30strikeouts. Additionally, he excelled defensively, saving seven runs, which was the highest among all

13:36pitchers in the NL. The right-handed pitcher from San Francisco made only one error out of 42 fielding

13:42opportunities and effectively curtailed the attempts of base stealers. As for the catchers, the list

13:48includes Patrick Bailey from the Giants, Carson Kelly from the Cubs, and Luis Torrens from the Mets.

13:55Bailey stands out as an exceptional pitchframer with a powerful arm, and he has the potential to become

14:00the first National League catcher to win consecutive gold gloves since Yadier Molina, who won eight in a

14:05row from 2008 to 2015. In 2025, Bailey successfully caught 27 runners attempting to steal, ranking second

14:15in the National League, just behind J. T. Real Muto of the Phillies, who caught 30. His fielding run value

14:22of plus in 31 was significantly the best in Major League Baseball. Meanwhile, Kelly had an impressive

14:28start to the season at the plate and demonstrated strong blocking skills, ranking in the 88th percentile

14:33in MLB for the year. Torrens demonstrated exceptional skills both in throwing and catching, achieving five

14:40caught stealing above average. Notably, he possessed one of the strongest arms among catchers, leading all

14:45players in this category, with a total of 12 caught stealing above average. He participated in 92 games

14:52for the Mets, primarily due to injuries affecting Francisco Alvarez, and he also performed above average in

14:57framing pitches. In the first base category, we have Bryce Harper from the Phillies, Matt Olsen from

15:03the Braves, and Spencer Steer from the Reds. In 2023, Harper made the switch from outfield to first

15:10base and has yet to receive a Gold Glove award despite his impressive career. He had a commendable

15:15defensive season, finishing with a plus-one outs above average, OAA, and has proven to be a strong

15:22defender at first base since his position change. Olsen, who previously won AL Gold Gloves while

15:27playing for the Athletics in 2003. Swinton 18 and 2019, has not secured the award since then.

15:38However, he excelled this season, leading all MLB first basemen with plus-117 defensive runs saved and

15:44achieving the highest OAA in the National League, with plug-9. Steer while making 11 appearances in the

15:50outfield for the Reds, primarily played at first base, where he showcased significantly better

15:56defensive skills. As a member of Cincinnati's young core of position players, Steer has been an

16:02important contributor, tied for fourth among all qualifying first basemen with a plus-E6 OAA at the

16:10position. At second base, the top players include Xavier Edwards from the Marlins, Nico Herner from the

16:16Cubs, and Bryce Terang from the Brewers. In 2025, Edwards had significantly more playing time at

16:23second base, making 97 appearances compared to just 41 at shortstop. His defensive performance at

16:30second base was notably better, as he achieved a pulling 9 OAA, while he struggled at shortstop with

16:36a 7 OAA. Only two second basemen surpassed his performance, Herner, who recorded a remarkable

16:42plug-14 OAA, and Toronto's Gimenez with a plus-10 OAA. After another impressive defensive season,

16:50Ho Herner, who won the NL Gold Glove in 2023, aims to secure his second Gold Glove award.

16:56Turang, the 2024 Gold Glove winner, was recognized as a finalist, despite finishing the season with a

17:022 OAA at second base for the first-place Brewers. In the third base category, the leading players are

17:08Cabrian Hayes, who played for both the Pirates and the Reds, Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and

17:14Yankees, and Matt Shaw from the Cubs. Hayes was traded from the Pirates to the Reds at the trade

17:19deadline, yet his defensive skills remained strong. In the realm of baseball, one player has distinguished

17:26himself as one of the finest in the game. The recipient of the 2023 Gold Glove award achieved

17:32remarkable career milestones, recording a plus-21 in outs-above-average OAA, and a plus-117 in fielding

17:39run value, placing him in the 99th and 98th percentiles, respectively. Additionally, McMahon

17:45made a significant transition during the trade deadline, moving from the Rockies to the Yankees.

17:51Prior to this change, he had accumulated four OAA and three defensive runs saved, DRS,

17:57while playing for the Rockies. Shaw, with 12 DRS, ranked just behind Hayes, who had 19 among National

18:04League third basemen. Shaw has the potential to become the 19th rookie ever to receive a Gold Glove

18:10award. In the shortstop category, we have notable players such as Nick Allen from the Braves,

18:15Mookie Betts from the Dodgers, and Mason Wynn from the Cardinals. Allen, in his first season with

18:21the Braves, played a career-high 135 games, allowing him to consistently showcase his exceptional

18:28defensive skills. He concluded the 2025 season with a plus-17 OAA, which tied him with Treya

18:35Turner of the Phillies for the third-highest among MLB shortstops. Wynn led all National League

18:40shortstops with an impressive plus-21 OAA, although his season was cut short due to a torn meniscus in

18:46his knee. Meanwhile, Betts, a six-time Gold Glove winner in the outfield, is in contention to secure

18:54his first Gold Glove award as an infielder, or at shortstop after achieving a plug's three outs

19:00above average OAA while playing for the Dodgers. In left field, the candidates include Ian Happ from

19:07the Cubs, Tommy Pham from the Pirates, and Kyle Stowers from the Marlins. Happ is aiming for his fourth

19:14consecutive Gold Glove award. In 2025, he was rated as an average outfielder by StatCast, finishing with

19:22a 0-0 AA. Throughout the season, he committed only one error across 306 chances in the outfield.

19:30Pham, a seasoned player who joined the Pirates in 2025, marked his 10th team in 12 years in Major

19:36League Baseball. He primarily played left field after having divided his time among all three outfield

19:42positions in 2024. His performance in left field resulted in a 2-0 AA and five defensive runs saved,

19:49DRS. Stowers had a standout offensive season with Miami, but a left oblique strain in mid-August cut

19:55his All-Star campaign short. He showcased a strong throwing arm contributing plus a two-arm value runs,

20:01although his range was limited, resulting in a 3-0 AA. He made 76 appearances in left field,

20:06along with 11 in center and 42 in right. In center field, the players to note are Pete Crow Armstrong

20:12from the Cubs, Victor Scott II from the Cardinals, and Jacob Young from the Nationals. Jacob Young,

20:19at 26 years old, is the most experienced among the group. In the realm of young and dynamic center

20:25fielders, Tessman stands out as a key player. He showcased his remarkable skills with some impressive

20:31catches during September. As a finalist for the 2024 Gold Glove, Young achieved a plus 14 outs above

20:38average, OAA, following an impressive plus 20 the previous year. Scott leveraged his exceptional speed

20:45to achieve a plus 117 OAA. However, the standout outfielder this season was PCA, who recorded an

20:52impressive plus 124 OAA, ranking second overall behind Witt Jr. Additionally, PCA's plus 21 fielding

21:01run value placed him fourth among all players in the major leagues. He also matched Fernando Tadis Jr.

21:07for the highest defensive runs saved, DRS, among qualified National League outfielders, with a total

21:13of 15. In right field, the leading players for 2025 in the National League based on OAA are Corbin Carroll

21:20from the D-backs, Sal Frelick from the Brewers, and Fernando Tadis Jr. from the Padres. Carroll led this

21:27group with a plus 15 OAA, followed closely by Tatis, with Plucks Gate, and Frelick, with Plovd7.

21:35These three players also topped the league in DRS for their position, with Tatis, achieving plus 15,

21:41Frelick at Plovd7, and Carroll at Plovd7, which tied him with the Dodgers' Andy Pages for third place.

21:48Notably, Tatis recorded an average arm strength of 95.5-0, which was on par with the Guardians.

21:56Nolan Jones ranked fifth in the game as a utility player. Miguel Rojas played for the Dodgers, while Javier

22:02Sonoha represented the Marlins, and Jared Triolo was with the Pirates. In 2025, Rojas showcased his

22:09versatility by playing various positions in the infield for the Dodgers. He made 68 appearances at second

22:15base, 23 at third base, 22 at shortstop, and even played one game at first base. His defensive

22:22performance was particularly strong at second base, where he achieved a plug-seven outs above average,

22:27OAA. In contrast, his OAA was one at third base, and zero at shortstop.

22:33Which of these standout defenders are you most excited to see potentially win the award?

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