Three Arizona Diamondbacks scooped up Gold Gloves this season, matching a franchise record for awards in a single year! Gabriel Moreno at catcher, Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop, and Corbin Carroll in right field all took home the hardware, proving that even if the bats sometimes go quiet, the glove work can still shine.
The D-Backs’ Defensive Sweep And A Record Tied
Seriously, three Gold Gloves is no joke. The D-backs had four guys nominated in the National League, and Moreno, Perdomo, and Carroll all came out on top. The only one who just missed out was Ildemaro Vargas in the utility category, which went to Mauricio Dubón of the Braves, who’s a bit of an incumbent in that role. For Perdomo and Carroll, this is their first Gold Glove, a huge moment! Moreno is already a veteran in this, snagging his second award after winning back in 2023. Tying that franchise record of three awards, last set in 2019 by Nick Ahmed, Zack Greinke, and David Peralta, really shows the D-backs are building something defensively.
Corbin Carroll’s Defensive Masterclass
Let’s talk about Corbin Carroll. You know, he had a bit of a “down year” at the plate, hitting .239 with 22 homers, which is still solid but maybe not what everyone expected from him. But man, did he make up for it with his glove! He leaned hard into that elite speed and those ridiculous defensive instincts to lock down right field at Chase Field. Carroll led *all* MLB right fielders with a ridiculous +10 Outs Above Average (OAA), and his +12 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) was second in the NL. What makes this even wilder? He’s got a rep for a “weak arm,” but he clearly proved everyone wrong this year. He’s the first Arizona outfielder to win a Gold Glove since Peralta way back in 2019. That’s a statement win, big time.
Moreno And Perdomo Join The Club With Historic Seasons
Then you’ve got Gaby Moreno. This dude just pulled off something historic. He became only the *second catcher in MLB history* to win a batting title and a Gold Glove in the same season, putting him right up there with Minnesota Twins legend and Hall of Famer Joe Mauer, who did it in 2008 and 2009! Moreno wasn’t just good, he was *elite* behind the dish, leading all NL catchers with a career-best +14 DRS, and his 2.0 Defensive WAR was the best in all of MLB. So yeah, this wasn’t just about his bat, the voters absolutely nailed this one. He fully deserved it, and you gotta think this jacks up the cost for his next contract extension!
And can we talk about Geraldo Perdomo? I seriously thought he’d won one before, but nope! This was his first Gold Glove and his first time even being named a top-three finalist. He’s the first Arizona shortstop to grab the hardware since Nick Ahmed won back-to-back in 2018 and 2019. Perdomo posted a fantastic +16 OAA, second in the National League and fourth among all MLB shortstops. His +8 DRS also put him second among NL shortstops. And get this, he cut his errors from a career-worst 18 in 2025 down to just 8 in 2026 in a similar number of games played. That’s a massive turnaround and shows serious dedication to his craft.
So, three D-Backs are bringing home Gold Gloves this year, tying a franchise record. Moreno’s historic dual-threat season, Carroll’s defensive mastery despite offensive struggles, and Perdomo’s huge jump in defensive consistency mean the future of the Diamondbacks’ defense looks absolutely locked down. This isn’t just about individual awards, it’s a huge boost to their identity moving forward. What a year for the glove in Phoenix!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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