Jose Siri snubbed by 2024 Gold Glove awards
This is disrespect.
The nominations for the 2024 Golden Glove awards dropped:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
PITCHER
- Griffin Canning, Angels
- Seth Lugo, Royals
- Cole Ragans, Royals
CATCHER
- Freddy Fermin, Royals
- Cal Raleigh, Mariners
- Jake Rogers, Tigers
FIRST BASE
- Nathaniel Lowe, Rangers
- Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles
- Carlos Santana, Twins
SECOND BASE
- Andrés Giménez, Guardians
- Nicky Lopez, White Sox
- Marcus Semien, Rangers
THIRD BASE
- Alex Bregman, Astros
- Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
- José Ramírez, Guardians
SHORTSTOP
- Brayan Rocchio, Guardians
- Anthony Volpe, Yankees
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
LEFT FIELD
- Colton Cowser, Orioles
- Steven Kwan, Guardians
- Alex Verdugo, Yankees
CENTER FIELD
- Jarren Duran, Red Sox
- Jake Meyers, Astros
- Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays
RIGHT FIELD
- Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox
- Jo Adell, Angels
- Juan Soto, Yankees
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PITCHER
- Chris Sale, Braves
- Luis Severino, Mets
- Zack Wheeler, Phillies
CATCHER
- Patrick Bailey, Giants
- Gabriel Moreno, D-backs
- Will Smith, Dodgers
FIRST BASE
- Bryce Harper, Phillies
- Matt Olson, Braves
- Christian Walker, D-backs
SECOND BASE
- Ketel Marte, D-backs
- Bryson Stott, Phillies
- Brice Turang, Brewers
THIRD BASE
- Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
- Matt Chapman, Giants
- Ryan McMahon, Rockies
SHORTSTOP
- Dansby Swanson, Cubs
- Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies
- Masyn Winn, Cardinals
LEFT FIELD
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr., D-backs
- Ian Happ, Cubs
- Brandon Marsh, Phillies
CENTER FIELD
- Brenton Doyle, Rockies
- Blake Perkins, Brewers
- Jacob Young, Nationals
RIGHT FIELD
- Sal Frelick, Brewers
- Jake McCarthy, D-backs
- Mike Yastrzemski, Giants
Only one former Rays players - Nate Lowe - is represented, which is the only Rays relevant notes I can give you here among the nominees.
And nowhere to be seen? Rays 2024 center fielder Jose Siri.
There are three primary metrics we can use to see the numbers respect Siri’s glove, even if the voters did not, starting with Statcast’s Fielding Run Value (15 runs), where he ranked in the Top-5 in baseball.
Of note: one man above him on that list was also not nominated, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (16 runs). Both players had ~1,000 innings logged in center field this season, which is enough to be considered an every-day player at the position.
By the metric Outs Above Average, again Siri ranked in the top-5 with a score of 16, with the only outfielder ranked higher being DC’s Jacob Young (20 OAA).
And by Defensive Runs Saved, Siri again scores well, placed in the Top-10 in baseball with 12 DRS, again tied with Crow-Armstrong. The only outfielder above them on that list is Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu.
Siri even ranked in the top-three AL Center Fielders on SABR’s SDI list, which is supposed to inform the voting process.
To some extent these awards are a popularity contest, but to not even be nominated after dominating the stat sheets is frustrating after a strong season from Siri in CF.