The Kansas City Royals have a strong history of Gold Glove winners, and the 2025 roster features several leading candidates at their positions.
Third baseman Maikel Garcia and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. form one of the league’s best infield tandems when it comes to defensive prowess, and they should, at the very least, be finalists for their respective positions in the American League.
Some individual postseason hardware can help soothe the sting of an October-less season for the Royals. But there is another name Royals fans should expect to see in the Gold Glove conversation—even if he doesn't ultimately win the coveted award.