Five Toronto Blue Jays are among the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove awards, given annually to players based on “overall fielding excellence.”
Third-baseman Matt Chapman, a three-time Gold Glove winner, is in contention again as are first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and right-hander Jose Berrios, who are both looking for their first wins. Mid-season acquisitions Whit Merrifield and Jackie Bradley Jr. are also finalists. Bradley Jr. won the award in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox.
The manager and six other coaches from each team vote on the award. The voters cannot select anyone from their own teams and only vote for people in their own league. Additionally, the SABR Defensive IndexTM (SDI) — a measure of the number of runs saved by a player’s defensive performance over the course of a season, compared to the average defensive player at that position — accounts for a percentage of the voting totals.
Below are the finalists for the 2022 Gold Glove awards. The winners will be announced on Nov. 1.
American League
Pitcher: Jose Berrios, Blue Jays; Shane Bieber, Guardians; Jameson Taillon, Yankees
Catcher: Sean Murphy, Athletics; Cal Raleigh, Mariners; Jose Trevino, Yankees
First base: Luis Arraez, Twins; Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays; Anthony Rizzo, Yankees
Second base: Andres Gimenez, Guardians; Jonathan Schoop, Tigers; Marcus Semien, Rangers
Shortstop: Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox; Carlos Correa, Twins; Jeremy Pena, Astros
Third base: Matt Chapman, Blue Jays; Ramon Urias, Orioles; Jose Ramirez, Guardians
Left field: Andrew Benintendi, Royals and Yankees; Steven Kwan, Guardians; Brandon March, Angels
Centre field: Cedric Mullins, Orioles; Myles Straw, Guardians; Michael A. Taylor, Royals
Right field: Max Kepler, Twins; Jackie Bradley Jr, Red Sox and Blue Jays; Kyle Tucker, Astros
Utility: Whit Merrifield, Royals and Blue Jays; DJ LeMahieu, Yankees; Luis Rengifo, Angels
National League
Pitcher: Tyler Anderson, Dodgers; Corbin Burnes, Brewers; Max Fried, Braves
Catcher: Travis d’Arnaud, Braves; Tomas Nido, Mets; J.T. Realmuto, Phillies
First base: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals; Matt Olson, Braves; Christian Walker, Diamondbacks
Second base: Jake Cronenworth, Padres; Tommy Edman, Cardinals; Brendan Rodgers, Rockies
Shortstop: Ha-Seong Kim, Padres; Miguel Rojas, Marlins; Dansby Swanson, Braves
Third base: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals; Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates; Ryan McMahon, Rockies
Left field: Ian Happ, Cubs; David Peralta, Diamondbacks; Christian Yelich, Brewers
Centre field: Trent Grisham, Padres; Victor Robles, Nationals; Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks
Right field: Mookie Betts, Dodgers; Juan Sotto, Nationals and Padres; Daulton Varsho, Diamondbacks
Utility: Brendan Donovan, Cardinals; Tommy Edman, Cardinals; Daulton Varsho, Diamondbacks