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Zach McKinstry's Second Gold Glove Chance
Zach McKinstry aims to win his second Utility-Man Gold Glove after a strong 2026 season.
In brief
Zach McKinstry aims to win his second Utility-Man Gold Glove after a strong 2026 season. Zach McKinstry hopes to win the Utility-Man Gold Glove Award after improving his fielding in 2026. Originally reported by Detroit Tigers On SI.
Zach McKinstry's 2026 Season
Zach McKinstry became a fan favorite for manager A.J. Hinch in Detroit after arriving in 2023.
2026 Fielding Stats
McKinstry played 62 games in right field, 45 at second base, 34 at shortstop, and a few at third base.
Gold Glove Nomination
McKinstry earned a Utility-Man Gold Glove Award nomination alongside Jose Caballero and Ezequiel Duran.
2026 Fielding Run Value
McKinstry holds the 18th-best fielding run value in MLB with 12, up from 4 in 2023.
Second Chance at Gold
This is McKinstry's second chance at the Utility-Man Gold Glove Award after being nominated in 2023.
Winning the Award
If McKinstry wins, he becomes the first Tigers infielder since Ian Kinsler in 2016 to win a Gold Glove.
The headline
Zach McKinstry hopes to win the Utility-Man Gold Glove Award after improving his fielding in 2026.
