2015 Gold Glove winners announced: Three Royals take home awards
The 2015 Gold Glove Award winners have been announced.
The annual awards, presented by Rawlings, are given out to each league’s top defensive players. Managers and coaches comprise the voting in addition to a statistical component.
The World Series champion Royals led baseball with three award winners, and Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina earned his eighth consecutive honor.
You can view a list of the three American League finalists, which were announced two weeks ago, by clicking here. For a list of National League finalists, click here.
Catcher
AL: Salvador Perez, Royals
NL: Yadier Molina, Cardinals
First Base
AL: Eric Hosmer, Royals
NL: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
Second Base
AL: Jose Altuve, Astros
NL: Dee Gordon, Marlins
Shortstop
AL: Alcides Escobar, Royals
NL: Brandon Crawford, Giants
Third Base
AL: Manny Machado, Orioles
NL: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Leftfield
AL: Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers/Mets
NL: Starling Marte, Pirates
Centerfield
AL: Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
NL: A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks
Rightfield
AL: Kole Calhoun, Angels
NL: Jason Heyward, Cardinals
Pitcher
AL: Dallas Keuchel, Astros
NL: Zack Greinke, Dodgers
