Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been overlooked for a Gold Glove award for the second consecutive year, despite posting elite defensive metrics during the 2026 season.
The announcement came on November 4, 2026, with Witt Jr. again missing out on the honor that recognizes the best defensive players at each position in Major League Baseball.
Witt Jr., who wears number 7, has been a defensive standout at shortstop, highlighted by a play on August 30, 2026, at Progressive Field where he forced out Cleveland Guardians' Jo Adell at second before throwing to first.
Critics and analysts argue that his range, arm strength, and consistency warrant the award, but the voting results favored another candidate.
