Winning in the MLB goes far beyond just the good pitching and the miles per second strikes. Those baseball players who do not make it to the headlines are, at times, even more significant. The thing is that with news and stories, they are captured in that moment when they are still hot, but it does not mean that when your favourite baseball player is not talked about, they are not doing anything. In fact, most of them have contributed very well to the growth of the MLB and have honed their skills simultaneously.
The unpredictable MLB Gold Glove Award goes to the players you thought would never make it
Seasons come and seasons go, and we have what we call the Gold Glove Award. This is a yearly thing where players are rewarded for their hard work: the best defensive player at each position in both the American and National Leagues. Therefore, in 2025, who are the candidates that have been recognised to be the greatest or part of the great list?
Like I mentioned. You would think that the one player who made headlines throughout the season would be part of this list; however, at times, it is unpredictable, and the one you did not expect wins. The key is accuracy. About the style on the pitch. About playing a defence that gets spectators to stand and gasp. It is an annual event where players who have made a difference are praised and have made the impossible look so easy.
The 2025 Gold Glove chase is more intense, competitive, and intimate than ever
I do not know about you, but the MLB 2025 season has been a lot. A lot of changes, trades, and injuries. It has caused some well-performing teams to go down due to these circumstances, and for some, it has made them stronger. Underdog players were identified, and players had the opportunity to challenge themselves to strive better in their striking or pitching game.
Who then has deserved, or should I say, who deserves the golden glove? It is not easy; it has been so intense, and the 2025 Gold Glove chase is on another level. You can imagine how every player was just trying to make it. There are, however, key significant players who have been drawing some attention and have really pushed themselves to be better. An MLB analyst expressed that,
“It’s not just about flash. It’s about positioning, discipline, and knowing where to be before the play even begins.”
Drumroll, please: Candidates who made the list
These are the names that have stood out as per evaluation and analysis from sports reporters, the MLB, and baseball experts. Although a player like Juan Soto achieving 1,000 career hits and making history does not guarantee an automatic addition to the awards. It is different this time around. The 2025 Gold Glove Award goes to:
- Nolan Arenado (Cardinals)
- Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pirates)
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres)
- Dansby Swanson (Cubs)
- Christian Walker (Diamondbacks)
The MVP trophy is harder to win, but that does not devalue the Gold Glove awards. If a baseball player wins it, you get to see how much they would have worked to get on that list. Additionally, this time around, it happened that the MLB player who won the awards 10 consecutive times in his career did not make it this time around in 2025. He expressed that “…when you lose [the Gold Glove], you want to get it back. And it also dawns on you.” It is not the end of the world; we are still celebrating the win of a player who broke a new record by pushing the HR streak to 4 games.
