MLB announces 2016 Gold Glove award winners
Major League Baseball’s award season got underway with the presentation of the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Tuesday night.
The winners were selected by MLB managers, coaches and statistical analysis from the Society for American Baseball Research. Managers and coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players.
The Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers had four finalists each. Pitcher Jake Arrieta, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, shortstop Addison Russell and right fielder Jason Heyward are the representatives from the World Series champions.
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View the winners below:
Catcher
National League: Buster Posey, Giants
American League: Salvador Perez, Royals
First base
National League: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs
American League: Mitch Moreland, Rangers
Second base
National League: Joe Panik, Giants
American League: Ian Kinsler, Tigers
Third base
National League: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
American League: Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Shortstop
National League: Brandon Crawford, Giants
American League: Francisco Lindor, Indians
Left field
National League: Starling Marte, Pirates
American League: Brett Gardner, Yankees
Center field
National League: Ender Inciarte, Braves
American League: Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
Right Field
National League: Jason Heyward, Cubs
American League: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
Pitcher
National League: Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks
American League: Dallas Keuchel, Astros
