The winners for the 2015 Rawlings Gold Gloves were announced Tuesday evening. One of the winners is Tigers/Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Congratulations to him!
Because he spent most of the season with the Detroit Tigers, he won the American League Gold Glove for left fielders.
Here is the complete list of the 2015 Gold Glove winners:
Catcher:
AL: Salvador Perez, Royals (3rd in career, 3rd consecutive)
NL: Yadier Molina, Cardinals (8th in career, 8th consecutive)
First Base:
AL: Eric Hosmer, Royals (3rd in career, 3rd consecutive)
NL: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks (2nd in career)
Second Base:
AL: Jose Altuve, Astros (1st in career)
NL: Dee Gordon, Marlins (1st in career)
Third Base:
AL: Manny Machado, Orioles (2nd in career)
NL: Nolan Arenado, Rockies (3rd in career, 3rd consecutive)
Shortstop:
AL: Alcides Escobar, Royals (1st career)
NL: Brandon Crawford, Giants (1st career)
Left Field:
AL: Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers/Mets (1st in career)
NL: Starling Marte, Pirates (1st in career)
Center Field:
AL: Kevin Kiermaier, Rays (1st in career)
NL: A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks (1st in career)
Right Field:
AL: Kole Calhoun, Angels (1st in career)
NL: Jason Heyward, Cardinals (3rd in career, 2nd consecutive)
Pitcher:
AL: Dallas Keuchel, Astros (2nd in career, 2nd consecutive)
NL: Zack Greinke, Dodgers (2nd in career, 2nd consecutive)
Curtis Granderson was nominated for his outstanding defense in right field, however he did not get the nod. Better luck next year, Curtis!
