Ty France Shines as First-Time Gold Glove Winner in 2025
The 2025 MLB season wrapped up with a big night for defense, as the Gold Glove winners were announced — and among them, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France earned his first career Gold Glove Award. It was a well-deserved recognition for a player who made an instant impact after being traded midseason.
France began the year with the Minnesota Twins but was dealt to Toronto before the July 31 trade deadline, joining the Blue Jays alongside reliever Louis Varland in exchange for prospects Kendry Rojas and Alan Roden. That trade turned out to be a major boost for Toronto, especially on the defensive side of things. Playing in 124 games at first base , France showcased remarkable consistency, posting a career-best nine defensive runs saved above average and leading all first basemen with +10 Outs Above Average . His glove work was not only sharp but also incredibly reliable — the kind of defense that can anchor an infield and change games.
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This achievement also puts France in elite company within Blue Jays history. He becomes just the second first baseman ever to win a Gold Glove for Toronto, joining Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , who won the award in 2022. It’s a big milestone, especially considering how much competition there was across the American League this year.
Offensively, France also contributed at the plate with a steady .257 batting average , a .320 on-base percentage , and seven home runs along with 52 RBIs . While his numbers at the plate were modest compared to some of his peers, it was his defensive excellence that truly stood out and earned him the nod from managers, coaches, and sabermetrics voters.
For the Blue Jays, there was more representation among the finalists. Alejandro Kirk was nominated for catcher, and Ernie Clement earned nominations for both third base and utility roles. However, they fell just short of bringing more Gold Gloves to Toronto. Even so, France’s win gave the team something to celebrate after a tough postseason run that ended just short of a championship.
Across Major League Baseball, nine first-time winners were recognized this year, reflecting how much young and emerging talent has reshaped the defensive landscape. But for Ty France, this award feels like the perfect validation of hard work and adaptability — a reminder that a midseason trade can lead to career-defining success.
So, while Toronto continues to build for the future, this Gold Glove marks a proud moment — both for France and for the Blue Jays organization — proving once again that elite defense never goes unnoticed.
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