Sevy is the lone Met nominated.
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced the finalists for the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Only one Met was announced as a finalist, which is starting pitcher Luis Severino.
The Met that was expected to be a finalist was shortstop Francisco Lindor, who has been garnering serious MVP discussion, in part because of his sterling defense. Instead, Dansby Swanson (Cubs), Ezequiel Tovar (Rockies), and Masyn Winn (Cardinals) were the three National League finalists.
Severino’s competitors are both National League East rivals: Zack Wheeler (Phillies) and Chris Sale (Braves).
Gold Gloves, especially for pitchers, are always somewhat subjective. The big difference this season looks to be the number of opportunities to touch the batted ball that Severino got, with career highs in chances, put outs, assists, and errors.
The last Met to win a Gold Glove is Juan Lagares in 2014; the last starting pitching Gold Glove was in 1989, going to none other than current Mets broadcaster Ron Darling.
The winners will be announced on November 3rd in an episode of ESPN’s Baseball Tonight.