Milwaukee Brewers’ Stars Brice Turang and Sal Frelick Become 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Finalists
Frelick narrated the Milwaukee Brewers’ remarkable double-play achievement in Game 1 of the NLCS. The game, held at American Family Field in Milwaukee, saw the Brewers face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 13, 2025.
Milwaukee Brewers’ Standout Players
In a notable development, two Milwaukee Brewers have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove awards. Brice Turang, a previous Platinum Glove recipient, is once again recognized for his exceptional defensive skills at second base.
Brice Turang: A Strong Contender
- Turang is up against Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs and Xavier Edwards from the Miami Marlins.
- Turang won his initial Gold Glove last season but faces stiff competition this year.
- Statcast’s Outs Above Average shows Hoerner leading with 14, followed by Edwards with 9.
- Surprisingly, Turang scored a -1 this year, down from last year’s 6.
Hoerner and Edwards lead in Defensive Runs Saved, with Hoerner at 17 and Edwards at 12. Turang recorded 7, a significant decrease from his previous 29. Additionally, Turang had nine errors compared to Hoerner’s four, with Hoerner playing more innings.
Sal Frelick’s Defensive Mastery
Right fielder Sal Frelick also joined the ranks of finalists after securing his first Gold Glove in the previous season.
- Frelick competes with Corbin Carroll from Arizona and Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres.
- Carroll leads in OAA with 9, just above Tatis (8) and Frelick (7).
- In Defensive Runs Saved, Tatis leads with 15, followed by Frelick at 9 and Carroll with 7.
Both Tatis and Frelick committed three errors, but Tatis has played more innings. Frelick achieved 10 outfield assists, just one shy of Mike Yastrzemski’s league-leading record among right fielders.
Other Notable Finalists
| Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | First baseman | Cleveland (formerly with Minnesota) |
| Mauricio Dubón | Utility | Houston Astros |
Former Brewers player Carlos Santana was named a finalist in the American League, while Mauricio Dubón was recognized for his versatility with the Houston Astros. Both players have notable past achievements, further enriching the competitive field for the Gold Glove awards.
This recognition highlights the ongoing dedication and defensive prowess of Milwaukee Brewers’ stars Brice Turang and Sal Frelick as they compete for the prestigious Rawlings Gold Glove awards.
