Who has the most Gold Gloves as a pitcher?

Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux has won the most Gold Glove Awards among all players, including pitchers, in Major League Baseball history. He won 18 awards, all in the National League; his streak of wins was consecutive from 1990 through 2002 until interrupted by Mike Hampton in 2003.

How do you get a Gold Glove as a pitcher?

GOLD GLOVE PITCHERS Rawlings used a combination of defensive statistics along with visual effect to determine the winner and honored the recipient with a large gold glove. Voting is currently done by the managers and coaches from each Major League team who are NOT able to select their own players.

Is the Gold Glove a real glove?

Winners receive a glove made from gold lamé-tanned leather and affixed to a walnut base. In the inaugural year, one Gold Glove was awarded to the top fielder at each position in MLB; since 1958, separate awards have been given to the top fielders in each league.

Who was the first pitcher to win a Gold Glove?

Initially, only one Gold Glove per position was awarded to the top fielder at each position in the entire league; however, separate awards were given for the National and American Leagues beginning in 1958. Greg Maddux has won the most Gold Glove Awards among all players, including pitchers, in Major League Baseball history.

Which MLB player has won the most Gold Glove Awards?

Greg Maddux has won the most Gold Glove Awards among all players, including pitchers, in Major League Baseball history.

Who was the 2016 Gold Glove winner in baseball?

Rizzo had a down year at the plate, but he remained rock solid defensively, taking home his third straight Gold Glove Award and his fourth in the last five years. He also took home the 2016 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award — given to the best overall defensive player from each league.

Who is the American League catcher with the most Gold Gloves?

Iván Rodríguez has won the most Gold Gloves as a catcher, with 13 career awards in the American League. Ozzie Smith has 13 wins at shortstop; he and Rodríguez are tied for the fourth-highest total among all winners.