# Six 2026 Rookies Named Gold Glove Finalists

> Six rookies from the 2026 MLB class vie for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards after strong debuts.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Six 2026 rookies including Brandon Valenzuela, Cole Young, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, TJ Rumfield, and JJ Wetherholt are among the Gold Glove finalists.