The 2025 Major League Baseball season has left an indelible mark in terms of defensive quality, and the announcement of the finalists for the Gold Glove Awards confirms it, with 15 Latinos nominated.
In what marks a historic milestone, an impressive total of 16 players of Latin American origin have been selected as finalists, highlighting the dominance and depth of Latino talent on the diamond.
This massive representation ensures that Latin American countries will have a major presence when the winners are revealed in the coming weeks.
In total, the nominees include seven Venezuelans, among them Wilyer Abreu and Luis Torrens. Six Dominicans, including Fernando Tatis Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.; one Cuban and one Honduran.
The fact that 16 Latino players are vying for the Gold Glove underscores their influence and the excellence of their defensive training. These nominations span multiple positions, from the demanding catcher role to the speed required in the outfield.
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American League
Pitcher
Jacob deGrom, Rangers
Max Fried, Yankees
Luis Severino, Athletics
Catcher
Dillon Dingler, Tigers
Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays
Carlos Narváez, Red Sox
First base
Ty France, Twins/Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays
Carlos Santana, Guardians
Second base
Andrés Giménez, Blue Jays
Luis Rengifo, Angels
Marcus Semien, Rangers
Third base
Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
Maikel Garcia, Royals
José Ramírez, Guardians
Shortstop
Corey Seager, Rangers
Taylor Walls, Rays
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
Left field
Steven Kwan, Guardians
Wyatt Langford, Rangers
Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics
Center field
Kyle Isbel, Royals
Ceddanne Rafaela, Red Sox
Julio Rodríguez, Mariners
Right field
Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox
Adolis García, Rangers
Cam Smith, Astros
Utility
Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
Mauricio Dubón, Astros
Daniel Schneemann, Guardians
National League
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Pitcher
Matthew Boyd, Cubs
David Peterson, Mets
Logan Webb, Giants
Catcher
Patrick Bailey, Giants
Carson Kelly, Cubs
Luis Torrens, Mets
First base
Bryce Harper, Phillies
Matt Olson, Braves
Spencer Steer, Reds
Second base
Xavier Edwards, Marlins
Nico Hoerner, Cubs
Brice Turang, Brewers
Third base
Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates/Reds
Ryan McMahon, Rockies/Yankees
Matt Shaw, Cubs
Shortstop
Nick Allen, Braves
Mookie Betts, Dodgers
Masyn Winn, Cardinals
Left field
Ian Happ, Cubs
Tommy Pham, Pirates
Kyle Stowers, Marlins
Center field
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
Victor Scott II, Cardinals
Jacob Young, Nationals
Right field
Corbin Carroll, D-backs
Sal Frelick, Brewers
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres
Utility
Miguel Rojas, Dodgers
Javier Sanoja, Marlins
Jared Triolo Pirates
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