The Royals ranked among the best defensive clubs in baseball, and some of their players were be recognized for their prowess with the glove. Three Royals were named finalists for Rawlings Gold Glove awards this season – Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, and Kyle Isbel. Winners will be announced on November 2 on ESPN.

Bobby Witt Jr. tied Pete Crow-Armstrong to lead all players in Outs Above Average this season at +24 and was third among all players in Defensive Runs Above Average. Witt won a Gold Glove in his first year as a finalist last year. Corey Seager of the Rangers and Taylor Walls of the Rays are the other finalists at shortstop.

Maikel Garcia is a finalist for the first time at third base. He was eighth among all players in Outs Above Average and led all American League third baseme

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