First of Many for Javier Sanoja: 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Winner
Javier Sanoja has claimed the first of what could hopefully be many awards in his young career by winning the Rawlings Gold Glove Award as the National League’s utility player. Sanoja becomes only the second rookie in Miami Marlins history to earn a Gold Glove, signaling a promising sign of stability for the team’s young core.
The 23-year-old has distinguished himself as a bat-to-ball specialist. He ranks among the best in Major League Baseball in terms of low whiff rates and minimal strikeout percentages. When combined with his exceptional defensive abilities, Sanoja exemplifies the qualities of an “old-school” middle infielder.
The utility Gold Glove Award was first introduced in 2022, making Sanoja the first Marlin ever to win this honor. He achieved this distinction by playing every position except right field and catcher during the season. Despite the demands of such versatility, he committed only three errors all year. Additionally, he recorded five Defensive Runs Saved at second base, four at third base, and zero at shortstop, first base, and left field. This combination of offensive consistency and defensive excellence highlights Sanoja’s unique value to the Marlins.
Peter Bendix and the Marlins go into a big offseason after performing well above expectations in 2025.
The Winter Meetings begin December 7th.
That’s seriously impressive — playing nearly every position on the field and still keeping errors to just three is no small feat. It really shows how reliable and adaptable Sanoja is, both defensively and offensively. The Defensive Runs Saved stats across multiple spots just prove he’s the kind of player every team wishes they had.
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