Cubs Players Shine in National League Gold Glove Awards

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and third baseman Alex Bregman earned the National League Gold Glove Awards for their positions on Sunday night. This recognition highlights their exceptional defensive performances throughout the season.

Crow-Armstrong, a player who recently garnered accolades including Player of the Year and NL Outstanding Player, again proved his defensive prowess. He led all Major League Baseball outfielders with 26 outs above average (OAA) and achieved a fielding run value (FRV) of 26. His exceptional coverage resulted in a 50% conversion rate of five-star catch opportunities. Crow-Armstrong previously won the Gold Glove Award last year and is a strong contender for the Platinum Glove Award this year, with fans casting their votes for announcement on Friday.

Alex Bregman’s achievement comes following a challenging start to the season. He managed to refine his defensive skills, earning his second Gold Glove Award, with the first dating back to 2024 during his time with the Houston Astros. Bregman tied for the second-best FRV among National League third basemen with a 7 and led in defensive runs saved at his position, achieving a major-league-leading 15 runs. Impressively, he recorded the most assists among NL third basemen. Bregman’s award marks the first win for a Cubs third baseman since Ron Santo in 1968.

In other noteworthy mentions, Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth competed for the American League second base honor. Although the award went to Cole Young of the Seattle Mariners, Meidroth demonstrated significant prowess, leading AL second basemen in fielding run value with 10, ranking third in fielding percentage (.986), and accumulating nine outs above average across 150 games.