Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Mookie Betts Can Make MLB History With 2023 Gold Glove Awards
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Mookie Betts Can Make MLB History With 2023 Gold Glove Awards

Matthew Moreno
November 5, 2023
3 Min Read
Mookie Betts
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers had three players named finalists for a 2023 Gold Glove Award, including Mookie Betts at both right field and the utility position.

Betts is a six-time Gold Glove winner in right field and has already received the 2023 multi-position Fielding Bible Award this offseason.

He is one of only three players up for a Gold Glove Award at two different positions, along with Mauricio Dubón of the Houston Astros, and San Diego Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim.

That’s made possible largely by Gold Glove starting to recognize utility players beginning with last year’s awards.

Betts played 107 games in right field this past season without committing a single error. He recorded eight assists and was worth three defensive runs saved, according to calculations by both Sports Info Solutions and FanGraphs.

Betts showed off his versatility by additionally playing 70 games at second base and another 16 as a shortstop. He was the only player in 2023 to have positive defensive runs saved at both an infield position and in the outfield while logging at least 400 innings at each.

Betts finished with a .991 fielding percentage at second base to go along with 33 doubles plays and six defensive runs saved. He sported a .935 fielding percentage at shortstop.

His OAA and runs prevented at second base were both -1, and at shortstop Betts posted a total of -2 for each.

Mookie Betts can make Gold Glove Award history

Although it may not be a likely outcome, Betts can become the first player in MLB history to win a Gold Glove Award at multiple positions in the same season.

The only similarity in the history of MLB awards season thus far is J.D. Martinez winning an American League Silver Slugger as both an outfielder and designated hitter in 2018. Martinez remains the only player to ever win two Silver Slugger Awards in one season.

All 2023 Gold Glove Award winners will be announced during ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” on Sunday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. PT.

Gold Glove winners for the nine standard positions are determined through voting by team managers and up to six coaches from each club. Managers and coaches cannot vote for their own players and are only permitted to submit ballots for those in their same league.

That accounts for 75% of the selection total, with the SABR Defensive Index making up the remaining 25%.

For the utility Gold Glove Award, Rawlings collaborates with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Gold Glove AwardLos Angeles DodgersMookie Betts
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodgers Acquire Frankie Montas In 3-team Trade With Reds And White Sox
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Frankie Montas To Miss 2-4 Months After Rib Surgery

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016
Freddie Freeman, 2024 NLDS
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Freddie Freeman Appreciates Dodgers Teammates For Chance To Play In World Series

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024
Blake Snell
FeaturedRumors

Blake Snell Rumors: Dodgers Among Teams Interested In Free Agency

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
Game CentralSpring Training

Spring Training Preview: Dodgers Close Out Exhibition Freeway Series Against Angels

March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어