MLB Gold Glove winners 2022: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins first gold glove at first base for defensive season

When MLB success is discussed, it's often at the plate. Batting average and OPS are bandied about so often, it's easy to forget there's another part of the game.

MLB's Gold Glove Award is the premiere acknowledgement of defensive prowess, and it serves to recognize the best defensive player at every position. Greg Maddux has the most Gold Gloves ever, with a ridiculous 18, including 13 straight for the pitcher position.

2022's Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, with several players earning their first. Among those is Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who posted a .990 fielding percentage on the season.

It's particularly impressive given Guerrero is a converted third baseman. He made 94 starts at third in 2019 as a rookie before converting to first in the shortened 2020 season and staying there.

Here's a look at all of the 2022 Gold Glove winners.

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2022 Gold Glove Winners

NL

The NL has a few mainstays in its winners. Arenado is boasting his 10th straight Gold Glove at third base, whereas Fried is continuing Maddux's legacy by winning his third straight. Mookie Betts also won his sixth career Gold Glove.

AL

The Guardians were extremely well-represented in American League Gold Glove voting, with four players earning the honor. Jeremy Peña became the first rookie shortstop to ever win a Gold Glove award, and Guerrero earned the first of his still-young career. 

Blue Jays Gold Glove winners

In total, there have been 12 different Blue Jays to win a Gold Glove in the franchise's history. 

Roberto Alomar and Devon White are tied for the most with five. The duo won the honor at their respective position for five consecutive years from 1991 to 1995.