2024 Gold Glove Award Winners Announced

The MLB announced the 2024 Gold Glove award winners, featuring 14 first-time recipients, the highest since 2022. The selection process involves votes from 30 managers and up to six coaches, accounting for 75% of the total, with the SABR Defensive Index contributing the remaining 25%. Notably, despite strong finalists like Will Smith and Kike Hernandez, no Los Angeles Dodgers received an award this year. Among the winners, standout players included Andrés Giménez and Steven Kwan from Cleveland, both securing their third consecutive Gold Gloves. The awards were celebrated on ESPN, likening the event to an Oscars-style presentation for baseball's defensive stars. As the offseason progresses, teams are also making critical decisions regarding player contracts, including the opt-out by Gerrit Cole from the Yankees.