There is a changing of the guard in the Gold Glove Awards, as 9 of the 19 recipients are first-time winners (there is tie for the award at pitcher in the American League, and it is shared by two first-time winners, Jeremy Hellickson and Jake Peavy). Two of the veterans who are honored are C Yadier Molina, who wins his fifth straight in the National League, and 1B Mark Teixeira also picks up his fifth in the junior circuit, although they have not been consecutive. For the first time since 1960, the outfield awards are assigned for playing a specific field, ending the practice of lumping all outfielders together.

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On October 30, 2012 — There is a changing of the guard in the Gold Glove Awards, as 9 of the 19 recipients are first-time winners (there is tie for the award at pitcher in the American League, and it is shared by two first-time winners, Jeremy Hellickson and Jake Peavy). Two of the veterans who are honored are C Yadier Molina, who wins his fifth straight in the National League, and 1B Mark Teixeira also picks up his fifth in the junior circuit, although they have not been consecutive. For the first time since 1960, the outfield awards are assigned for playing a specific field, ending the practice of lumping all outfielders together.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 30
National Pastime October 30
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