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Six 2026 Rookies Named Gold Glove Finalists
Six rookies from the 2026 MLB class vie for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards after strong debuts.
In brief
Six rookies from the 2026 MLB class vie for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards after strong debuts. Six 2026 rookies including Brandon Valenzuela, Cole Young, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, TJ Rumfield, and JJ Wetherholt are among the Gold Glove finalists. Originally reported by Mlb.
2026 Gold Glove Finalists
Six rookies were named finalists for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award at their positions.
American League Finalists
C Brandon Valenzuela, 26, Blue Jays catcher finished third in Fielding Run Value with 11.
Cole Young's Defense
2B Cole Young, 22, Mariners second baseman led AL with 16 DRS but scored poorly in FRV and Outs Above Average.
Carson Benge's Arm
RF Carson Benge, Mets outfielder generated seven fielding runs with his elite arm strength.
Nolan McLean's Pitching
P Nolan McLean, Mets pitcher ranked among NL’s best with four DRS despite focusing on pitching.
TJ Rumfield's Stats
1B TJ Rumfield, Rockies first baseman finished third in FRV with four among NL first basemen.
JJ Wetherholt's Challenge
2B JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals second baseman trailed rookie leader Brice Turang in DRS for Gold Glove.
The headline
Six 2026 rookies including Brandon Valenzuela, Cole Young, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, TJ Rumfield, and JJ Wetherholt are among the Gold Glove finalists.
