As the postseason is upon us, the regular season awards will be rolling in.
MLBbros, shortstop Masyn Winn and second baseman Marcus Semien are Gold Glove finalists. Semien had another stellar season, competing in every game and recording an OAA of (+19) for the year.
Second Baseman Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
Semien is the most durable player in the Majors and his fielding stats show how important he is on the defensive end. Semien led the Rangers for the year with 389 assists and 77 double plays, also making him the most productive second baseman in the AL West.
Semien has never received a Gold Glove, but he is a two-time All-Star with a pair of AL Silver Slugger awards. If Semien can edge out second basemen, Andrés Giménez of the Guardians, and Nicky Lopez of the White Sox, this will be his first and well-deserved Gold Glove.
SS Masyn Winn, St. Louis Cardinals
In the National League, rookie shortstop Masyn Winn has been phenomenal all year. It doesn’t matter if it’s his clutch ability behind the plate or his speed on the base pads, he can do it all. Most notably his defense at shortstop.
In 2023 Winn made his debut and appeared in 37 games. This year he proved himself in spring training and was named starting shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals.
How Are Gold Glove Winners Selected?
On the defensive side, Winn only had 18 errors in 143 games played. This shows ball security and a key playmaker on the defensive side. At 22, Winn has great accuracy and arm strength that pretty much throws out anybody down the line. Winn is also in the running for NL Rookie of the Year, winning both Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove can solidify his arrival as one of the game’s premier shortstops.
To determine the winners at the nine standard positions, the 30 MLB managers and up to six coaches from each team vote from a pool of players in their league, excluding players from their own team. These votes comprise 75% of the selection total, with the SABR Defensive Index counting for the other 25%.
Both of these infielders will need some luck, as they are going up against some elite competition at their respective positions. With a little help from the voters, we can be looking at history.
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