The 2024 Platinum Glove Awards celebrated elite defensive talent in Major League Baseball, with Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh taking home the American League honor and Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang winning in the National League. This prestigious award is determined by a fan vote among each league’s 10 Gold Glove winners and highlights the season’s top defensive players.
Cal Raleigh’s Platinum Glove marks a historic achievement for the Mariners, as he is both the first player in franchise history to earn this award and only the second catcher in the AL to receive it since its inception in 2011. Raleigh demonstrated exceptional defensive skill, leading all AL catchers with 17 defensive runs saved and throwing out 20 would-be base stealers—tying with Alejandro Kirk of the Blue Jays and Shea Langeliers of the Athletics for the AL lead in this category.
Similarly, Brice Turang’s performance solidified his reputation as a defensive standout and made him the first Milwaukee Brewer to ever win a Platinum Glove. With 22 defensive runs saved, Turang led all National League infielders, cementing his defensive importance to the Brewers. His Platinum Glove win underscores the impact of his skills and reflects the Brewers’ strong emphasis on defensive prowess this season.
Additionally, the Brewers’ emphasis on defense was further recognized through the NL Team Gold Glove Award, which they shared with the Toronto Blue Jays, winners of the AL Team Gold Glove Award. Turang and his Brewers teammate, right fielder Sal Frelick, both received individual Gold Glove honors, making them the first Milwaukee duo to achieve this in the same season since 1979. This recognition of both individual and team defensive excellence highlights the Brewers’ commitment to defensive strength throughout the 2024 season.
