Gold Glove Award

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For the award given to amateur boxers, see Golden Gloves.
In American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the major league player judged to have the most "superior individual fielding performance" at each position (in each league), as voted by the managers and coaches in each league.[1] Managers are not allowed to vote for their own players.<ref name="GG" /> Eighteen Gold Gloves are awarded each year, one at each of nine positions to a player in both the National League and American League.

It should be noted that the phrase "at each position" is not strictly accurate. Three outfielders are selected, but the award does not distinguish among left, center, and right fielders. Some critics have long called for awarding a single Gold Glove for each individual outfield position, arguing that the three outfield positions are not equivalent defensively.[2]

In 1957, the baseball glove manufacturer Rawlings created the Gold Glove Award to commemorate the best fielding performance at each position in baseball. A glove made from gold lamé-tanned leather was affixed to a walnut base, and the Rawlings Gold Glove was born. 2007 represents the golden anniversary of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, celebrating 50 years of defense. To commemorate the anniversary, fans will be able to vote for their all-time favorite Gold Glove Award winners for the All-Time Rawlings Gold Glove Team.

The most Gold Gloves ever won by a player is 16, a feat achieved by third baseman Brooks Robinson, pitcher Jim Kaat, and pitcher Greg Maddux.

The only player ever to win Gold Gloves as an infielder and outfielder is Darin Erstad, who won Gold Gloves as an outfielder in 2000 and 2002 and a first baseman in 2004, all with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Rafael Palmeiro might be considered the only designated hitter to win the Gold Glove. Palmeiro won the 1999 award with the Texas Rangers while only appearing in 28 games as a first baseman; he appeared in 135 games as a DH that season, resulting in some controversy.

Gold Glove awards also exist in other baseball leagues. For example, they are called "Golden Glove awards" in Japan.

American League Winners

National League Winners

Most Rawlings Gold Glove Holders At Each Position

All-time Gold Glove Team

On February 20, 2007, Major League Baseball and Rawlings announced that an All-time Gold Glove Team would be named at the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.[3] The team was selected by the fans.

See also

References

1. ^ CNNSI.com, A-Rod breaks Vizquel's streak; AL West earns eight of nine, accessed January 17,2007
2. ^ BaseballLibrary.com, Left Field Gold Gloves, accessed June 14,2007
3. ^ Major League Baseball, All-time Gold Glove Team to be selected. Accessed May 9 2007.

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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at pitcher in the American League.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


    Year Player Team
    1957 Bobby Shantz New York Yankees
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at catcher in American League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


    Year Player Team
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at first base in American League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


    Year Player Team
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at second base in American League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


    Year Player Team
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at shortstop in American League baseball. In 1957, the awards first year, it was given to the best overall defensive player of either league. Since then there has a been a separate award for each league.
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at third base in American League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in the outfield in American League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF


    (Note: Three Outfielders are chosen each year.
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at pitcher in National League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF

    Year Player Team
    1958 Harvey Haddix Cincinnati Reds
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    This is a list of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at catcher in National League baseball.

    Gold Glove Award
    American League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF
    National League: P C 1B 2B SS 3B OF

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    1958 Del Crandall Milwaukee Braves
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