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Gold Glove
From BR Bullpen
The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, commonly called the Gold Glove Award has been awarded annually since 1957 for "superior individual fielding performance". The award is given by Rawlings to the top fielders at each position in both the American League and National League based on a vote by managers and coaches. The award was originally given based on a vote by sportswriters. In the following year (1958), players were given the right to vote. Finally, in 1965, the vote was switched to coaches and managers.
Over the years, the award has gone through some minor changes. After the first year's awards were given out irrespective of league, in 1958, Gold Gloves were awarded in each league. From 1961 to 2011, voters picked any three outfielders rather than one at each outfield position. Prior to that and since 2012, voters have chosen outfielders based on the specific field which they play.
The award itself is a gold lamé-tanned leather glove affixed to a walnut base.
Pitcher Greg Maddux holds the record with 17 gold glove wins. Darin Erstad is the only player to win a Gold Glove as both an outfielder (2000 and 2002) and infielder (2004, 1B).
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[edit] Award Winners
[edit] Single Award (1957)
| Pitcher | Catcher | First Baseman | Second Baseman | Third Baseman | Shortstop | Leftfielder | Centerfielder | Rightfielder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Shantz New York Yankees (AL) |
Sherm Lollar Chicago White Sox (AL) |
Gil Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers (NL) |
Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox (AL) |
Frank Malzone Boston Red Sox (AL) |
Roy McMillan Cincinnati Reds (NL) |
Minnie Miñoso Chicago White Sox (AL) |
Willie Mays New York Giants (NL) |
Al Kaline Detroit Tigers (AL) |
[edit] American League (1958-present)
[edit] National League (1958-present)
[edit] Most Awards at Each Position
- Pitcher: Greg Maddux - 18
- Catcher: Ivan Rodriguez - 13
- First Baseman: Keith Hernandez - 11
- Second Baseman: Roberto Alomar - 10
- Third Baseman: Brooks Robinson - 16
- Shortstop: Ozzie Smith - 13
- Outfielder: Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays - 12
[edit] Further Reading
- Robert Reynolds, Steven Day and David Paculdo: "Deconstructing the Midas Touch: Gold Glove Award Voting, 1965-2004", in The Baseball Research Journal, #34 (December 2005) SABR, Cleveland, OH, pp. 101-109.
