Max Fried, Steven Kwan, Ian Happ collect fourth Gold Glove awards

Field Level Media|published: Sun 2nd November, 22:22 2025

MLB: Wildcard-Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians

Oct 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch on a hit by Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (22) in the fifth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Eight players earned their first career Gold Glove award while New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried, Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan and Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ each won their fourth career Gold Gloves when this season's winners were announced Sunday night.

Fried becomes the fourth Yankee pitcher to win a Gold Glove, the first since Mike Mussina in 2008. He won three consecutive Gold Gloves with the Atlanta Braves between 2020-22.

Kwan's streak of four straight Gold Gloves in as many major league seasons is the third-longest streak to begin a career in history, trailing only Ichiro Suzuki and Nolan Arenado, who each began their careers with 10 consecutive Gold Gloves.

Happ also won his fourth consecutive award after leading all National League players with +9 defensive runs saved.

The list of first-time winners included Detroit catcher Dillon Dingler, Twins/Blue Jays first baseman Ty France, Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia, Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, St. Louis shortstop Masyn Wynn, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, Giants pitcher Logan Webb and Marlins utility player Javier Sanoja.

The Platinum Glove awards, given out to the best defensive player in each league, will be announced Nov. 7.

Gold Glove Award winners

American League

Pitcher: Max Fried, Yankees (4th)

Catcher: Dillon Dingler, Tigers (1st)

First base: Ty France, Twins/Blue Jays (1st)

Second base: Marcus Semien, Rangers (2nd)

Third base: Maikel Garcia, Royals (1st)

Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals (2nd)

Left field: Steven Kwan, Guardians (4th)

Center field: Ceddanne Rafaela, Red Sox (1st)

Right field: Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox (2nd)