MLB Platinum Gloves Awards 2026 Full List of Winners and Reaction
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Key Points:
- Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs were named the 2026 Platinum Glove Award winners, recognizing them as the best defensive players in MLB.
- The Platinum Glove is awarded based on a combination of fan voting and SABR defensive analytics, marking its 16th year since inception in 2011.
- Crow-Armstrong is the first National League center fielder and second Cubs player to win the award, leading MLB in outs above average and runs prevented, and is also a finalist for the NL MVP award.
- Bellinger, the second Yankees player to earn the AL Platinum Glove, recorded six outs above average and 20 defensive runs saved this season.
- Some fans felt other Gold Glove winners, such as Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, deserved consideration, while the Gold Glove winners list includes standout players from both the AL and NL across various positions.
