Dillon Dingler Secures Consecutive Fielding Award in Major League Baseball
The Tigers catcher joins Christian Walker and Matt Olson, who also received their fourth Gold Gloves, in a ceremony that distributed over $150,000 in bonuses to top performers.
By Jonathan Ramirez ·
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler claimed his second consecutive Gold Glove on Sunday, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier defensive players. The award recognizes the finest fielding performance at each position across Major League Baseball. Dingler's achievement places him in a small group of catchers who have maintained such consistency in the modern era.
First basemen Christian Walker of the Houston Astros and Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves each won their fourth Gold Glove. Walker previously took the honor in 2022, 2023, and 2024, while Olson earned it in 2018, 2019, and 2025. Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu completed a three-year streak, and Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela won his second straight award.
The selection process combines managerial and coaching votes with statistical data. Managers and up to six coaches from each team cast ballots, excluding players on their own clubs. Since 2013, the award has integrated a defensive index from the Society for American Baseball Research, which accounts for approximately 25 percent of the final score. The utility position category relies on a specific formula and additional defensive metrics.
Financial incentives accompanied the fielding honors. Walker received a $75,000 bonus, while Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee earned $50,000 and Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang received $25,000. Other first-time winners included Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno, who has not won since 2023, alongside shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and right fielder Corbin Carroll. The Arizona club tied the Boston Red Sox with three total winners.
The 2026 ceremony recognized a diverse group of players. Second-time winners included Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger, and Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang. First-time recipients also included Milwaukee left fielder Jackson Chourio, Texas utility man Ezequiel Duran, New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, Tampa Bay shortstop Tanner Walls, and Seattle second baseman Cole Young.
