MLB News: Gold Glove Award Finalists Revealed with Mets Veteran Snubbed

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The Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced Tuesday, and one former winner was notably omitted from the list.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor supported his outstanding season at the plate by playing superb defense at shortstop all season long. He posted a .979 fielding percentage at shortstop, fourth in the NL. He also ranked fourth in the most recent update of the SABR Defensive Index (SDI), a stat that comprises approximately 25 percent of the selection process, and is added to votes from major league managers and coaches.

Lindor was not among the NL leaders in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), though he did post a solid plus-2 in the stat. He also ranked in the 98th percentile in Statcast's Outs Above Average (OAA) metric, behind only one other NL shortstop.

The finalists for the award include the St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn (the leader in SDI among NL shortstops), Chicago Cubs veteran Dansby Swanson (the leader in fielding percentage and OAA), and the Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets throws the ball in against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. Lindor is not among... WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets throws the ball in against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. Lindor is not among the finalists for a Gold Glove Award this season. More Rob Carr/Getty Images More news: Mets' Francisco Lindor Denies Dodgers All-Time Record

Here is the complete list of finalists, comprised of the top three vote-getters at each position in each league:

American League Gold Glove finalists Catcher Freddie Fermin, Kansas City Royals Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners Jake Rogers, Detroit Tigers First base Nathaniel Lowe, Texas Rangers Ryan Mountcastle, Baltimore Orioles Carlos Santana, Minnesota Twins Second base Nicky Lopez, Chicago White Sox Andrés Giménez, Cleveland Guardians Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers Third base Alex Bregman, Houston Astros José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees Brayan Rocchio, Cleveland Guardians Left field Alex Verdugo, New York Yankees Colton Cowser, Baltimore Orioles Steven Kwan, Cleveland Guardians Center field Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox Jake Meyers, Houston Astros Daulton Varsho, Toronto Blue Jays Right field Wilyer Abreu, Boston Red Sox Jo Adell, Los Angeles Angels Juan Soto, New York Yankees Pitcher Cole Ragans, Kansas City Royals Seth Lugo, Kansas City Royals Griffin Canning, Los Angeles Angels Utility Mauricio Dubón, Houston Astros Willi Castro, Minnesota Twins Dylan Moore, Seattle Mariners National League Gold Glove finalists Catcher Patrick Bailey, San Francisco Giants Gabriel Moreno, Arizona Diamondbacks Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers First base Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Philles Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves Christian Walker, Arizona Diamondbacks Second base Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers Third base Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies Matt Chapman, San Francisco Giants Shortstop Masyn Winn, St. Louis Cardinals Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs Ezequiel Tovar, Colorado Rockies Left field Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs Loudres Gurriel Jr., Arizona Diamondbacks Center field Brenton Doyle, Colorado Rockies Jacob Young, Washington Nationals Blake Perkins, Milwaukee Brewers Right field Jake McCarthy, Arizona Diamondbacks Sal Frelick, Milwaukee Brewers Mike Yastrzemski, San Francisco Giants. Pitcher Zack Wheeer, Philadelphia Phillies Luis Severino, New York Mets Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves Utility Kiké Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers Jared Triolo, Pittsburgh Pirates Brandan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports .

### Additional Insight:

#### Francisco Lindor's Defensive Performance: Francisco Lindor's omission from the final list of Gold Glove Award finalists despite his strong defensive performance raises questions about the selection process and criteria used to determine the finalists. Lindor's solid statistics, such as his fielding percentage and ranking in the SDI, highlight his defensive prowess, suggesting that factors beyond just numerical metrics may have influenced the selection.

#### Competition Among Finalists: The competition among the finalists in both the American League and National League showcases the depth of talent and skill in various positions. Each finalist has demonstrated exceptional defensive abilities throughout the season, making the final decision for the Gold Glove Award a tough one for voters and fans alike.

#### Importance of Defensive Metrics: The use of advanced defensive metrics like SDI, DRS, and OAA plays a crucial role in evaluating players' defensive performances objectively. While traditional stats like fielding percentage provide a basic overview, advanced metrics offer a more nuanced understanding of a player's contributions on the field. Lindor's case highlights the importance of considering a variety of metrics when assessing defensive excellence.