5 shortstops leading the race for 2024 Gold Glove Award (Image Credit: IMAGN)
In baseball, the shortstop is regarded as a premium position from a defensive perspective. The role has changed over the different eras, with offensive output becoming an increasingly important factor in recent decades. Nevertheless, defensive capability remains a primary requisite for arguably the most important fielding position on a baseball diamond besides the catcher.
Here’s a closer look at five shortstops that are leading the race for the Gold Glove, the award given to the best defensive players for every position in their respective leagues.
5 shortstops leading the race for 2024 Gold Glove Award
#5. Masyn Winn – St. Louis Cardinals
Masyn Winn (Image Credit: IMAGN)
Masyn Winn is having a breakthrough season after making his debut last year, and he is likely to be in the race for Rookie of the Year in the National League. Winn is batting .275/.325/.410 with 41 RBIs and 10 stolen bases so far this season in the leadoff spot for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Moreover, he has 12 defensive runs saved, the most for all shortstops in the NL, and he also has two outs above average with a .976 fielding percentage.
#4. Ezequiel Tovar – Colorado Rockies
Ezequiel Tovar (Image Credit: IMAGN)
The Colorado Rockies fans have not had much to cheer about this season, with the club currently having the second-worst record in the MLB. However, Ezequiel Tovar has been one of the few bright lights in their campaign, and the shortstop is batting .273/.296/.461 with 19 home runs and 51 RBIs this season.
Tovar also has an outstanding .988 fielding percentage in 119 games with eight outs above average and seven defensive runs saved.
#3. Anthony Volpe – New York Yankees
Anthony Volpe (Image Credit: IMAGN)
Anthony Volpe cemented his spot as an integral part of the New York Yankees lineup after picking up a Gold Glove in his rookie season. He seems to have improved with the bat as well, despite going through a tough period earlier in the campaign.
Moreover, Volpe has produced 13 outs above average and four defensive runs saved, along with a .973 fielding percentage in 121 appearances.
#2. Dansby Swanson – Chicago Cubs
Dansby Swanson (Image Credit: IMAGN)
The 2024 campaign will certainly not rank among the best for Dansby Swanson. The two-time All-Star is batting .229/.298/.353 this year, to set a new personal low for his nine-year career. Despite struggling at the plate, he has done a remarkable job for the Chicago Cubs from a defensive standpoint.
Swanson has a .989 fielding percentage along with 15 outs above average and four defensive runs saved, which could well hand him a third straight Gold Glove.
#1. Bobby Witt Jr. – Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. (Image Credit: IMAGN)
Bobby Witt Jr. is a leading contender for MVP in the American League after getting his maiden All-Star selection earlier this year. The Kansas City Royals shortstop is leading the league in hits and batting average while he is slugging above .600 with an OPS over 1.000.
Witt Jr. is also the leading contender to win the Gold Glove in his position and has recorded seven defensive runs saved and 15 outs above average thus far.
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