TigersTuesday, November 3
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler wins his second straight Gold Glove
The Daily Southfield team
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler won the American League Gold Glove on Sunday, his second in a row. He's the first AL catcher to win back-to-back since Roberto Pérez in 2020. He's also the first Tigers catcher to do it since Iván Rodríguez in 2006 and 2007.
Dingler's 2026 season backed up the Gold Glove
- 15
- Defensive Runs Saved, most among MLB catchers
- 27
- home runs, a Tigers high in 2026
- 91
- RBIs, alongside his first All-Star selection
- 113
- games started, most among AL catchers
Sources: 9and10News.com, Detroit Sports Nation
Dingler beat out the Yankees' Austin Wells and the Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela. The award combines voting by Major League managers and coaches with the SABR Defensive Index.
- 31st catcher in MLB history with multiple Gold Gloves
- Seventh to win two in his first two full seasons
- Fielding Bible Award: 15 of 17 first-place votes
Dingler joins three Tigers catchers with back-to-back Gold Gloves
| Catcher | Gold Glove streak |
|---|---|
| Bill Freehan | Five straight, 1965–1969 |
| Lance Parrish | Three straight, 1983–1985 |
| Iván Rodríguez | Two straight, 2006–2007 |
| Dillon Dingler | Two straight, 2025–2026 |
Source: Detroit Sports Nation
Sources: 9and10News.com, Detroit Sports Nation