3 Astros named Gold Glove Award finalists

(SportsRadio 610) - Alex Bregman (third base), Mauricio Dubón (utility and second base) and Kyle Tucker (right field) have each been named finalists for the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions.

Rawlings announced three finalists for each position from the American and National Leagues. The winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m. CT. on Sunday, Nov. 5 on ESPN.

Bregman, who is a Gold Glove Award finalist for the third time in his career, put together another quality campaign at the hot corner. He led all Major League third baseman with 160 starts at the position and led AL third baseman with 281 assists and 405 total chances. Among AL third baseman, he also ranked second in defensive runs saved (5), third in zone rating (.800) and fourth in fielding percentage (.963). Bregman would become the second third baseman to win a Gold Glove in Astros history, joining Doug Rader, who won five (1970-74).

Dubón, a Gold Glove Award finalist for the first time in his career, shined as one of the most versatile defenders in the Majors. He made starts at second base (66), center field (23), shortstop (9), left field (6) and first base (2). He also made appearances in RF and at 3B. His two starts at first base were his first career appearances at the position. He began the season as the Astros primary second baseman while Jose Altuve recovered from a pre-season injury. Among AL second baseman, he ranked third in defensive runs saved (5), despite making just 66 starts at that position. Dubón would become the first player in Astros history to win a Gold Glove Award at the utility position. He would become the third player in club history to win the award as a second baseman, joining Craig Biggio (1994-97) and Altuve (2015).

Tucker is seeking his second consecutive Gold Glove Award at right field. He led the AL with 152 starts at the position. Among AL right fielders, he also ranked first in total chances (314), first in putouts (303), 4th in fielding percentage (.990), tied-fourth in assists (8), fifth in zone rating (.895) and fifth in defensive runs saved (2). Last season, Tucker became the third outfielder in Astros history to win a Gold Glove Award, joining Michael Bourn, who won two (2009-10) and César Cedeño, who won five (1972-76).