KBO League Golden Glove Award


The KBO League Golden Glove Award is an award given out annually by the Korea Baseball Organization to the best overall player at each position in the KBO League. It is also commonly known as the KBO Golden Gloves. The award was established in KBO League's inaugural year in 1982.

Selection format

Each year, one award is given to the best player at each position, as voted by baseball writers, analysts and broadcasters.. All outfielders are grouped for three outfielder awards and designated hitters have been included since 1984. League leaders in major offensive and pitching categories earn automatic nominations for the award. Other position players have to appear in a minimal number of defensive innings at the position, while starting pitchers have to appear in sufficient innings to qualify for the ERA title to be nominated. Relievers can qualify by recording at least 10 wins, 30 saves or 30 holds.

Award winners

Source: Data from baseball-reference.com unless otherwise cited

Records

Most total awards:
Most awarded pitcher:
Most awarded catcher:
Most awarded first baseman:
Most awarded second baseman:
Most awarded third baseman:
Most awarded shortstop:
Most awarded outfielder:
Most awarded designated hitter:
Each KBO team is allowed to sign up to three foreign-born players. The following is a list of foreign players that have won the KBO Golden Gloves over the years: