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Cole Young wins his first Gold Glove at second base

sportsNov 1, 202624381

The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday and Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young won his first career Gold Glove at second base. Young earned the honor after leading all American League second basemen with 16 Defensive Runs Saved in 2026. The award comes in Young's second big league season. Young is the Mariners' first Gold Glove winner at second base since Bret Boone, who won three straight from 2002-04. The Gold Glove is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (75%) and the sabermetrics community (25%) and recognizes the best defensive player at each position in each league.

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