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Gold Glove Finalists Announced: Carroll, Dubón, Smith Shine

10/16/2025

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Gold Glove Finalists

The 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced, with Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks earning his first nomination after a career-high eight defensive runs saved.
Mauricio Dubón and Cam Smith of the Houston Astros were named finalists, with Dubón seeking a second Gold Glove after excelling at multiple positions.
Winners will be revealed on November 2, 2025, during an ESPN broadcast.

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Gold Glove Contenders

Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, and Kyle Isbel are finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.
Bobby Witt Jr. seeks consecutive wins after leading American League (AL) shortstops with 25 Outs Above Average and ranking second in assists and fielding percentage.
Maikel Garcia and Kyle Isbel, both first-time finalists, excelled defensively, with Garcia leading the AL in defensive runs saved and Isbel topping AL center fielders in fielding percentage without committing errors.
The winners will be announced on November 2 during an ESPN broadcast.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1957 by Rawlings, the Gold Glove Award honors exceptional defensive players in Major League Baseball. Initially, only one award was given per position, but separate awards for the American and National Leagues began in 1958. Today, the award continues to influence player training and evaluation, with modern players like Corbin Carroll and Bobby Witt Jr. striving for defensive excellence.

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Gold Glove Finalists

The 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced, with Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks earning his first nomination after a career-high eight defensive runs saved.
Mauricio Dubón and Cam Smith of the Houston Astros were named finalists, with Dubón seeking a second Gold Glove after excelling at multiple positions.
Winners will be revealed on November 2, 2025, during an ESPN broadcast.

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