Finalists for the 2023 Rawling Gold Glove Award were announced today, but the Royals were completely shut out.
Bobby Witt Jr. was not named a finalist despite leading all American League shortstops in Outs Above Average and Defensive Runs Above Average. Carlos Correa of the Astros, Corey Seager of the Rangers, and Anthony Volpe of the Yankees were named finalists at shortstop.
Maikel Garcia was also overlooked at third, in favor of Alex Bregman of the Astros, José Ramírez of the Guardians, and Matt Chapman of the Blue Jays. Garcia led all American League third basemen in Outs Above Average and Defensive Runs Above Average.