{
  "id": 17729540,
  "title": "Nolan McLean wins Gold Glove",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/nolan-mclean-wins-gold-glove",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T02:29:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nolan-mclean-wins-gold-glove-022917338.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On May 31, 2026, the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced on ESPN, recognizing the outstanding defensive skills of three New York Mets players: Carson Benge in right field, Luis Torrens at catcher, and Nolan McLean as their starting pitcher.\n\nLuis Torrens, a backup catcher, played in 86 games, posting 673.2 innings. His Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) was +12, Fielding Run Value (FRV) +10, and pop time 1.86 seconds, with a final WAR (WAR) of 2.1. Despite his strong performance, he was ultimately outdone by Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs, who had the second-highest DRS among right fielders.\n\nNolan McLean, the winner, shined in 31 games (179.2 innings) with +4 DRS (fifth among major-league pitchers), 16 putouts, and 24 assists. He faced only eight steal attempts during his appearances in 2026, showcasing his exceptional pitching abilities. This was his first Gold Glove, and he is also a strong contender for Rookie of the Year, with a final WAR of 3.5. He is the first rookie pitcher to ever win a Gold Glove, a testament to his remarkable rookie campaign. Ron Darling is the only other Mets pitcher to have won this prestigious award, doing so in 1989.\n\nCarson Benge, the other Mets representative, was voted for his outstanding arm strength, as measured by Statcast’s Arm Value metric. He played in right field for 134 games and 1,140.0 innings, with +6 DRS and +6 FRV, and a final WAR of 4.3. His defense was a key factor in his Rookie of the Year contention, alongside his powerful arm.",
  "summary": "Congratulations to McLean, the first rookie pitcher ever to win",
  "key_points": [
    "Nolan McLean wins first Gold Glove award",
    "Only Mets player to receive the honor",
    "3 New York Mets players recognized"
  ],
  "editors_take": "McLean’s historic defensive achievement cements his status as a premier rookie talent and marks a rare milestone for Mets pitchers in the history of the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}