Ezequiel Duran of the Texas Rangers won the American League Gold Glove award at the utility position on Sunday. The 27-year-old was the first Rangers player to win the utility Gold Glove in its five years of existence.
Where
Texas Rangers (statewide)
When
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ezequiel DuranTexas Rangers infielder who won AL Gold Glove at utility position
José CaballeroNew York Yankees player who competed for the award
Zach McKinstryDetroit Tigers player who competed for the award
Corey SeagerTexas Rangers shortstop
Josh JungTexas Rangers third baseman
Wyatt LangfordTexas Rangers left fielder
The facts
Duran played seven different positions for the Rangers in 2026.2
Duran became the sixth player in baseball history to play 20-plus games at four positions in one season.2
Duran's 11 outs above average at shortstop ranked fourth among AL players at the position.2
Duran's 3 defensive runs saved at third base were tied for ninth among AL players at the position.2
Duran's 4.4 WAR ranked 10th among all AL position players.2
Texas Rangers had four Gold Glove finalists in 2026: deGrom, Langford, Carter and Duran.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Duran was one of two players league-wide who played seven different positions in 2026.2
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