2022 Gold Glove Financials

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertNovember 02, 2022
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MLB announced this year's crop of exceptional defenders, handing out Gold Gloves to 20 players Tuesday night.

Related: Historical Gold Glove Financials

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Nolan Arenado picks up a $25,000 bonus for his 10th (straight) Gold Glove, while 5 of these National League selections (Walker, Rodgers, Swanson, Happ, Donovan) are winning for their first time.

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto (PHI, $23.8M)
First Base: Christian Walker (ARI, $2.6M)
Second Base: Brendan Rodgers (COL, $710k)
Shortstop: Dansby Swanson (ATL, $10M)
Third Base: Nolan Arenado (STL, $35M)
Left Field: Ian Happ (CHC, $6.85M)
Center Field: Trent Grisham (SD, $729k)
Right Field: Mookie Betts (LAD, $22.5M)
Pitcher: Max Fried (ATL, $6.85M)
Utility: Brendan Donovan (STL, $700k)

Total Roster: $109.7M

AMERICAN LEAGUE

9 of the 10 American League selections this season are first-time winners, with LeMahieu (4th) being the only exception. There’s a $75M difference between the NL Gold Glovers & the AL winners this year.

Catcher: Jose Trevino (NYY, $720k)
First Base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR, $7.9M)
Second Base: Andres Gimenez (CLE, $706k)
Shortstop: Jeremy Pena (HOU, $700k)
Third Base: Ramon Urias (BAL, $705k)
Left Field: Steven Kwan (CLE, $700k)
Center Field: Myles Straw (CLE, $1.65M)
Right Field: Kyle Tucker (HOU, $764k)
Pitcher: Shane Bieber (CLE, $6M)
Utility: D.J. LeMahieu (NYY, $15M)

Total Roster: $34.8M


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