03/11/2025
The 2025 MLB Gold Glove awards were announced Sunday night, highlighting both first-time winners and seasoned defenders. Notable multi-time winners include New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried, Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, and Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, all claiming their fourth career Gold Gloves.
Fried became the fourth Yankees pitcher to win the award, the first since Mike Mussina in 2008, after previously earning three consecutive Gold Gloves with the Atlanta Braves from 2020 to 2022. Kwan's streak of four straight Gold Gloves from the start of his career ranks as the third-longest in history, behind Ichiro Suzuki and Nolan Arenado. Happ led the National League with +9 defensive runs saved.
Among the first-time winners in 2025 are:
Dillon Dingler, catcher (Detroit Tigers)
Ty France, first baseman (Minnesota Twins/Toronto Blue Jays)
Maikel Garcia, third baseman (Kansas City Royals)
Ceddanne Rafaela, center fielder (Boston Red Sox)
Masyn Wynn, shortstop (St. Louis Cardinals)
Pete Crow-Armstrong, center fielder (Chicago Cubs)
Logan Webb, pitcher (San Francisco Giants)
Javier Sanoja, utility player (Miami Marlins)
The award for the best defensive player in each league, the Platinum Glove, will be announced on November 7.
The full list of winners recognizes defensive excellence across all positions, with teams like the Cubs and Royals having multiple honorees. This year's awards underscore defensive skills that significantly contribute to team success.