BREAKING NEWS : Two Texas Rangers named 2024 Gold Glove finalists

ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Tuesday, and two Texas Rangers made the cut.

Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and second baseman Marcus Semien were both named finalists in their respective positions.

One athlete from every position across both the American League and National League will be awarded the baseball glove-shaped trophy on Nov. 3. The tradition has been celebrated since 1957.

Each year, the Gold Glove is awarded to the players who have displayed spectacular defensive performances at each fielding position in both leagues.

Lowe is looking to claim back-to-back awards after winning his first Gold Glove last year. The first baseman totaled .995 in fielding percentage and 2.2 in ultimate zone rating this past season. Baltimore’s Ryan Mountcastle and Cleveland’s Carlos Santana are also in the running for the Gold Glove at the first baseman position.

Simien was not only a Gold Glove finalist last season, but he won in 2021. He recorded a .989 fielding percentage and prevented 14 runs this past season.

The winners are decided by vote. Managers and coaches from both leagues, along with metrics from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Defensive Index, which accounts for 25% of the total vote, decide the recipients. However, the voters are restricted from choosing their own players.

Here is he full list of finalists for the 2024 Gold Glove Awards:

American League

Pitcher
Griffin Canning, Angels
Seth Lugo, Royals
Cole Ragans, Royals

Catcher
Freddy Fermin, Royals
Cal Raleigh, Mariners
Jake Rogers, Tigers

First base
Nathaniel Lowe, Rangers
Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles
Carlos Santana, Twins

Second base
Andrés Giménez, Guardians
Nicky Lopez, White Sox
Marcus Semien, Rangers

Third base
Alex Bregman, Astros
Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
José Ramírez, Guardians

Shortstop
Brayan Rocchio, Guardians
Anthony Volpe, Yankees
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals

Left field
Colton Cowser, Orioles
Steven Kwan, Guardians
Alex Verdugo, Yankees

Center field
Jarren Duran, Red Sox
Jake Meyers, Astros
Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays

Right field
Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox
Jo Adell, Angels
Juan Soto, Yankees

Utility
Willi Castro, Twins
Mauricio Dubón, Astros
Dylan Moore, Mariners

National League

Pitcher
Chris Sale, Braves
Luis Severino, Mets
Zack Wheeler, Phillies

Catcher
Patrick Bailey, Giants
Gabriel Moreno, D-backs
Will Smith, Dodgers

First base
Bryce Harper, Phillies
Matt Olson, Braves
Christian Walker, D-backs

Second base
Ketel Marte, D-backs
Bryson Stott, Phillies
Brice Turang, Brewers

Third base
Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
Matt Chapman, Giants
Ryan McMahon, Rockies

Shortstop
Dansby Swanson, Cubs
Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies
Masyn Winn, Cardinals

Left field
Lourdes Gurriel Jr., D-backs
Ian Happ, Cubs
Brandon Marsh, Phillies

Center field
Brenton Doyle, Rockies
Blake Perkins, Brewers
Jacob Young, Nationals

Right field
Sal Frelick, Brewers
Jake McCarthy, D-backs
Mike Yastrzemski, Giants

Utility
Brendan Donovan, Cardinals
Kiké Hernández, Dodgers
Jared Triolo, Pirates