Braves' Olson and Dubón win Gold Glove awards
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and utilityman Mauricio Dubón have won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence.
First baseman Matt Olson and utilityman Mauricio Dubón of the Atlanta Braves won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, recognised as the National League's premier defenders at their respective positions for the 2026 season. They are the Braves' first duo to win Gold Gloves in the same year since pitcher Max Fried and shortstop Dansby Swanson in 2022.
Olson, 32, captured his fourth Gold Glove, joining Christian Walker and Paul Goldschmidt as the only active first basemen with four such awards. He appeared in all 162 games this season and led all Major League first basemen in Outs Above Average and fielding run value, each with a rating of 12. He also ranked second only to San Diego's Ty France in Defensive Runs Saved with 11.
Left-hander Chris Sale and centre fielder Michael Harris II were finalists for the Braves but were edged out by Mets right-hander Nolan McLean and Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong respectively. The Gold Glove voting process splits ballots between field personnel and advanced analytics, with managers and coaches casting 75 per cent of votes and the SABR Defensive Index providing the remaining 25 per cent based on metrics such as range, arm strength and fielding reliability.
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- Braves’ Matt Olson, Mauricio Dubon win Gold Glove awardsLeft-hander Chris Sale and center fielder Michael Harris II were also finalists.Live5News · 2 Nov, 02:45
- Braves’ Matt Olson, Mauricio Dubon win Gold Glove awardsLeft-hander Chris Sale and center fielder Michael Harris II were also finalists.WISTV · 2 Nov, 02:45
In this story: Atlanta Braves · Matt Olson · Mauricio Dubón · Max Fried · Dansby Swanson · Christian Walker · Paul Goldschmidt
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