Two Milwaukee Brewers Named Finalists for Gold Glove Award

[Brandon Glick]

The 2025 Gold Glove finalists have been announced, and the Milwaukee Brewers have two representatives on the list.

First up is second baseman Brice Turang, who earned -2 Outs Above Average, zero Fielding Run Value, and seven Defensive Runs Saved this season. While OAA and FRV weren't favorable to him, by DRS, he was the second-best second baseman in the NL in 2025. The only problem? Chicago Cubs keystone stopper Nico Hoerner lapped the field in each of those categories (14 OAA, 12 FRV, 17 DRS) and is a surefire bet to win the award this year. Xavier Edwards of the Marlins is the other finalist.

Meanwhile, Frelick is competing with Corbin Carroll and Fernando Tatis Jr. for the award in right field. Tatis (eight OAA, nine FRV, 15 DRS) was better than Frelick (six OAA, seven FRV, nine DRS) in each of the primary three defensive counting stats and is likely the favorite after winning the award in 2023.

Both Brewers players won the Gold Glove award at their respective positions last year, with Turang securing the fabled Platinum Glove for the best defender in the NL, regardless of position.

Gold Glove winners will be announced on Sunday, Nov. 2.

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[CheezWizHed]

Turang mostly looked like the fielder from last year, but there were some very uncharacteristic gaffs for him this year.  Early in the season was worse.

Frelick looked about the same.  I wonder how much the committee considers the numbers vs impact on the game.  One thing that I noticed for Frelick this year is that very few people tested his arm.  He had a couple of VERY nice throws to third base that nabbed people early... and then people stopped tagging up on fly balls or stopped at 3rd instead of trying to score from 2nd on a single. 

If those two can up their offense a bit - get above 800 OPS they could be cornerstone players. 

[karl]

7 hours ago, CheezWizHed said:

Turang mostly looked like the fielder from last year, but there were some very uncharacteristic gaffs for him this year.  Early in the season was worse.

Frelick looked about the same.  I wonder how much the committee considers the numbers vs impact on the game.  One thing that I noticed for Frelick this year is that very few people tested his arm.  He had a couple of VERY nice throws to third base that nabbed people early... and then people stopped tagging up on fly balls or stopped at 3rd instead of trying to score from 2nd on a single. 

If those two can up their offense a bit - get above 800 OPS they could be cornerstone players. 

Hoerner will be tough to beat

[Team Canada]

44 minutes ago, karl said:

Hoerner will be tough to beat

He will not be beat. But top 3 isn't bad either.

[CheezWizHed]

Yeah, even if both lose, being nominated continues to build the reputation.