● Golden Gloves - The Cleveland Guardians, three names on this season’s finalists list. ● SUNDAY NOV. 5. ● And complete AL & NL finalists lists.
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◆ Three Guardians Named 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists ◆
Cleveland's Andrés Giménez, José Ramírez, and Steven Kwan were each named a 2023 Gold Glove finalist for their respective positions in the American League.LOGAN POTOSKY. OCT 18, 2023. 4:23 PM EDT
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Rawlings announced their 2023 MLB Gold Glove Award finalists on Wednesday afternoon and it appears the Guardians have several contenders once more.
After winning four Gold Gloves a season ago, the Cleveland Guardians have three names on this season’s finalists list.
Second baseman Andrés Giménez, third baseman José Ramírez, and left fielder Steven Kwan were each named an American League finalist for their respective positions. Let's take a look at why each Guardian is a great candidate this year.
■ Andrés Giménez
This marks Giménez’s second consecutive season being named a Gold Glove finalist. Joining him as AL second baseman finalists are Mauricio Dubón of the Houston Astros, and Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers.Cleveland’s second baseman led MLB with 401 assists, and the American League with 23 defensive runs saved, per FanGraphs. He seeks his second straight Gold Glove.
■ José Ramírez
This marks Ramírez’s fourth time being named a Gold Glove finalist (also named in 2017, 2018, and 2021). Joining him as AL third baseman finalists are Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros, and Matt Chapman of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sep 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park.In his 11th MLB season, the 31-year-old put together a strong defensive campaign. Per FanGraphs, among AL third basemen, Ramírez finished fifth in innings played (1,105.0) and putouts (84), while ranking top-10 in assists (220) and double plays started (13). He seeks his first career Gold Glove.
■ Steven Kwan
This marks Kwan’s second straight year being named a Gold Glove finalist. Joining him as AL left fielder finalists are Austin Hays of the Baltimore Orioles, and Daulton Varsho of the Toronto Blue Jays.▪︎ Per FanGraphs Kwan led MLB left fielders in total defensive runs saved (15), putouts (344), and innings played (1,352.0). He also led AL left fielders in assists (10). The 26-year-old seeks his second straight Gold Glove.
● This year’s Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners will be announced on Sunday November 5th at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight.”
BY LOGAN POTOSKY
Logan Potosky is currently the play-by-play broadcaster for the Lake County Captains, the High-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. He graduated from John Carroll University in May of 2023 with a degree in Communication, with a concentration in Digital Media, and a minor in Entrepreneurship.
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Three Guardians Named 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists
Cleveland's Andrés Giménez, José Ramírez, and Steven Kwan were each named a 2023 Gold Glove finalist for their respective positions in the American League.-
OCT 18, 2023 4:23 PM EDT
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~ Everything that you want to know about the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists.
AL Central - Cleveland - 3 Minnesota - 3 CWS - 1. Detroit - 1. KC - 0
Most finalists - Tampa Bay and Texas - 5 each.
The 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists are:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Position
Player
Team
P
José Berríos
Toronto Blue Jays
Pablo López
Minnesota Twins *
Sonny Gray
Minnesota Twins *
C
Adley Rutschman
Baltimore Orioles
Jonah Heim
Texas Rangers
Alejandro Kirk
Toronto Blue Jays
1B
Anthony Rizzo
New York Yankees
Nathaniel Lowe
Texas Rangers
Ryan Mountcastle
Baltimore Orioles
2B
Mauricio Dubón
Houston Astros
Marcus Semien
Texas Rangers
* Andrés Giménez
* Cleveland Guardians
3B
Matt Chapman
Toronto Blue Jays
* José Ramírez
* Cleveland Guardians
Alex Bregman
Houston Astros
SS
Anthony Volpe
New York Yankees
Corey Seager
Texas Rangers
Carlos Correa
Minnesota Twins *
LF
Austin Hays
Baltimore Orioles
Daulton Varsho
Toronto Blue Jays
* Steven Kwan
* Cleveland Guardians
CF
Julio Rodríguez
Seattle Mariners
Kevin Kiermaier
Toronto Blue Jays
Luis Robert Jr.
Chicago White Sox *
RF
Kyle Tucker
Houston Astros
Adolis García
Texas Rangers
Alex Verdugo
Boston Red Sox
UT
Mauricio Dubón
Houston Astros
Zach McKinstry
Detroit Tigers *
Taylor Walls
Tampa Bay Rays
NATIONAL LEAGUEñ
Position
Player
Team
P
Jesús Luzardo
Miami Marlins
Zack Wheeler
Philadelphia Phillies
Taijuan Walker
Philadelphia Phillies
C
Patrick Bailey
San Francisco Giants
Gabriel Moreno
Arizona Diamondbacks
J.T. Realmuto
Philadelphia Phillies
1B
Carlos Santana
Milwaukee Brewers
Freddie Freeman
Los Angeles Dodgers
Christian Walker
Arizona Diamondbacks
2B
Ha-Seong Kim
San Diego Padres
Nico Hoerner
Chicago Cubs
Bryson Stott
Philadelphia Phillies
3B
Austin Riley
Atlanta Braves
Ryan McMahon
Colorado Rockies
Ke'Bryan Hayes
Pittsburgh Pirates
SS
Francisco Lindor
New York Mets
Dansby Swanson
Chicago Cubs
Ezequiel Tovar
Colorado Rockies
LF
Ian Happ
Chicago Cubs
David Peralta
Los Angeles Dodgers
Eddie Rosario
Atlanta Braves
CF
Brenton Doyle
Colorado Rockies
Michael Harris II
Atlanta Braves
Alek Thomas
Arizona Diamondbacks
RF
Mookie Betts
Los Angeles Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres
Lane Thomas
Washington Nationals
UT
Ha-Seong Kim
San Diego Padres
Tommy Edman
St. Louis Cardinals
Mookie Betts
Los Angeles Dodgers
The 2023 finalists include nine former Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in the American League and eight former winners in the National League.
Following the Rawlings Gold Glove Award televised announcement special on ESPN, Sunday, Nov. 5, fans can vote for their favorite defensive player in each league to determine who will be named the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ winners. A combination of the national fan vote and the SDI will determine who takes home the honor.
Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award presented by SABR will begin online at www.Rawlings.com on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET and will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners will be unveiled at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony in New York City, on Friday, Nov. 10.
About the Rawlings Gold Glove Award®
The Rawlings Gold Glove Award® is a registered trademark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. The award is correctly identified as the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The name should not be shortened, abbreviated, or otherwise misused. Proper identification of this service mark using the registration symbol and the Rawlings name is important to protect the integrity of the program and perpetuate this worthy tradition. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com.About Rawlings
Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Glove, Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard and Base of Major League Baseball, the Official Baseball of Minor League Baseball and the Official Baseball and Softball of the NCAA and the NAIA. The company is headquartered in St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com. -
I think Gimenez could win again for sure.
I also think he remains at second, but I'm not sure what they will do at short. Arias, Rocchio and Freeman are three young guys, none of which grabbed the open job after it became available.
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I think Gimenez could win again for sure.
I also think he remains at second, but I'm not sure what they will do at short. Arias, Rocchio and Freeman are three young guys, none of which grabbed the open job after it became available.
I think Gimenez could win again for sure.
I also think he remains at second, but I'm not sure what they will do at short. Arias, Rocchio and Freeman are three young guys, none of which grabbed the open job after it became available.
▪︎. And i think the Guardians Steven Kwan should win his "second" consecutive Rawlings Golden Glove award. He certainly has the MLB and AL records and numbers to prove it. Congratulations Steven on another magnificent LF season for the Cleveland GUARDIANS and our fans and organizaton.
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