Ahead of Tuesday night’s Rawlings Gold Glove Awards ceremony, four of Fox Sports writers predict each position’s winner of the honor.
Jacob Baumgart (@baumgart_jacob)
Byron Dixon (BKD_TV)
Brian Waters (@BrianHWaters)
Nicolas Wilcox (@nick_wilcox25)
American League
| Position | Baumgart |
Dixon
|
Waters
|
Wilcox
|
| Pitcher | Justin Verlander | Justin Verlander | Dallas Keuchel | Justin Verlander |
| Catcher | Salvador Perez | Salvador Perez | Salvador Perez | James McCann |
| First Base | Chris Davis | Chris Davis | Chris Davis | Chris Davis |
| Second Base | Ian Kinsler | Ian Kinsler | Dustin Pedroia | Robinson Cano |
| Third Base | Manny Machado | Manny Machado | Manny Machado | Manny Machado |
| Shortstop | Francisco Lindor | Francisco Lindor | Francisco Lindor | Francisco Lindor |
| Left Field | Colby Rasmus | Alex Gordon | Alex Gordon | Brett Gardner |
| Center field | Kevin Kiermaier | Kevin Pillar | Jackie Bradley Jr. | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| Right Field | Adam Eaton | Mookie Betts | George Springer | George Springer |
| Platinum Glove | Manny Machado | Manny Machado | Chris Davis | Manny Machado |
Highlights
All of the writers picked shortstop Francisco Lindor to win his first Gold Glove. 2016 was Lindor’s first full season in the major league.
Each journalist also anticipated Baltimore Oriole Chris Davis winning his first Gold Glove Award.
Every author predicted Davis’ teammate, Manny Machado, will receive his third Gold Glove. Three also forecasted a second career Platinum Glove Award for Machado. The third baseman would tie Texas Ranger Adrian Beltre for the most Platinum Gloves in the American League if he wins 2016’s honor.
National League
| Position |
Baumgart
|
Dixon | Waters | Wilcox |
| Pitcher | Zack Greinke | Jake Arrieta | Zack Greinke | Jake Arrieta |
| Catcher | Yadier Molina | Yadier Molina | Yadier Molina | Jonathan Lucroy |
| First Base | Paul Goldschmidt | Anthony Rizzo | Anthony Rizzo | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Second Base
|
DJ LeMahieu | DJ LeMahieu | DJ LeMahieu | Jean Segura |
| Third Base | Nolan Arenado | Nolan Arenado | Nolan Arenado | Nolan Arenado |
| Shortstop | Brandon Crawford | Addison Russell | Addison Russell | Brandon Crawford |
| Left Field | Christian Yelich | Christian Yelich | Christian Yelich | Starling Marte |
| Center field | Billy Hamilton | Billy Hamilton | Billy Hamilton | Billy Hamilton |
| Right Field | Carlos Gonzalez | Carlos Gonzalez | Jason Heyward | Carlos Gonzalez |
| Platinum Glove | DJ LeMahieu | Nolan Arenado | Nolan Arenado | Starling Marte |
Highlights
Wilcox predicted catcher Jonathan Lucroy will win the Gold Glove over St. Louis Cardinal Yadier Molina, ending Molina’s streak of nine consecutive years winning the award.
Every journalist projected third baseman Nolan Arenado and center fielder Billy Hamilton’s victory of their positions’ honor.
