Gold Glove Award

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award annually given to the Major League Baseball player judged to have been the most proficient defensive player at his position in his league. Eighteen Gold Gloves are awarded each year, one at each of nine positions to a player in both the National League and American League. The awards are determined by a vote of the managers and coaches in each league.

The most Gold Gloves ever won by a player is 16, a feat achieved by both third baseman Brooks Robinson and pitcher Jim Kaat.