MLB News: 2014 Gold Glove Winners Announced
The 2014 Gold Glove Award Winners were announced Tuesday evening. The award, which is voted on by the managers and coaches in each league, is given to the highest vote-getter at each defensive position.
The sabermetrics category was added in 2013, which factors in as the final fourth of the vote after the managers/coaches votes.
Here's a rundown of each winner:
American League
Catcher: Salvador Perez, Royals
First Base: Eric Hosmer, Royals
Second Base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Third Base: Kyle Seager, Mariners
Shortstop: J.J. Hardy, Orioles
Left Field: Alex Gordon, Royals
Center Field: Adam Jones, Orioles
Right Field: Nick Markakis, Orioles
Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel, Astros
As you can see, the Royals and Orioles dominated the voting in the American League as each boasted three winners in total.
National League
Catcher: Yadier Molina, Cardinals
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers
Second Base: DJ LeMahieu, Rockies
Third Base: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Shortstop: Andrelton Simmons, Braves
Left Field: Christian Yelich, Marlins
Center Field: Juan Lagares, Mets
Right Field: Jason Heyward, Braves
Pitcher: Zack Greinke, Dodgers
The Rockies, Braves and Dodgers each had multiple winners in the National League, though no team finished with three awards.
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