In 2022, three players achieved \u201cHeavy Metal\u201d status – and all three have been on this list previously – Phillies’ catcher J.T. Realmuto<\/strong>, Cardinals’ third baseman Nolan Arenado<\/strong> and Dodgers’\u00a0 outfielder Mookie Betts<\/strong>.\u00a0 Let\u2019s look at their 202s Heavy Metal seasons.<\/p>\n J.T. Realmuto, Catcher, Phillies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Photo by IDSportsPhoto<\/a> Realmuto has been here before, capturing a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award in 2019. Let’s look at the 2022 performance that punched his second ticket into the Roundtable’s Heavy Metal Club.<\/p>\n On the offensive side, Realmuto hit .276, with 22 home runs; 84 RBI; and 75 runs scored – and he even threw in 21 stolen bases. Realmuto was particularly strong on offense after the All Star break – going .307-14-46 in 57 games.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2022, J.T. Realmuto became just the second MLB catcher to notch 20 homers and 20 steals in the same season. The first was Ivan Rodriguez of the Rangers, who went .332-35-113, with 25 steals for the 1993 Rangers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n On defense, Realmuto was first among MLB catchers in games started behind the plate (130), putouts (1,151), double plays (11), runners caught stealing (30) and percentage of runners attempting to steal thrown out (44.1%).\u00a0 He led NL catchers in Defensive Runs Saved with 11, Defensive Wins Above Replacement (1.8) and Zone Runs Saved (18). Realmuto tied for second among MLB catchers in assists with 49 (the Rockies Edwin Diaz had 52).<\/p>\n The only MLB catcher with more Defensive Runs Saved than J.T. Realmuto (11) in 2022, was the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh (14).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ——————<\/p>\n Nolan Arenado, Third Base, Cardinals<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What can you say about Nolan Arenado’s glove that hasn’t already been said and recognized.? In ten MLB seasons, he has won the National League Gold Glove at third base ten times.\u00a0 In 2022, he also won the Rawlings National League Platinum Glove (for the best NL fielder at any position) for the sixth consecutive.\u00a0 In 2022, Arenado ranked third in the NL (among all positions)\u00a0 in Defensive Run Saved (19) and in Outs Above Average (15).\u00a0 He was second in MLB among third basemen in assists (283) and first in double plays (42).<\/p>\n Nolan Arenado is just the second MLB player to win a Gold Glove in each of his first ten MLB seasons – and his streak is still active,\u00a0 The other player to achieve this feat was Ichiro Suzuki, who won ten straight Gold Gloves from 2001 through 2009.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n At the plate, Arenado hit a solid .293, with 30 home runs and 103 RBI. His 103 RBI were first among NL third baseman,\u00a0 his .293 average second among qualifiers at the position and his 30 home runs third.<\/p>\n _________________________________<\/p>\n M<\/strong>ookie Betts, OUtfield (RF), Dodgrers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In the field Betts’ 15 defensive runs\u00a0 saved were first among MLB rightfielders, and tied for fourth among outfielders overall.\u00a0 He was\u00a0 first (tied) in double plays as a right fielder, second in MLB in putouts as a right fielder (298) and fifth in assists\u00a0 (8).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n — ADDITIONAL BITS OF SAME-SEASON SS\/GG TRIVIA–<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Zack Greinke (2019 Diamondbacks\/Astros), Mike Hampton (2003 Braves) and Max Fried (2021 Braves) are the only pitchers to win a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove in the same season.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n __________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve looked at 2022\u2019s \u201cHeavy Metal\u201d honorees, here\u2019s a look back at those who have won both awards in the same season in the past.\u00a0 Since 1980, the combination of a Gold Glove\/Silver Slugger has been achieved in a season 200 times by 106 different players – with 40 players accomplishing the feat more than once and 26 of those winning two or more consecutive SS\/GG combinations.\u00a0 \u00a0Here are a couple of lists that might be of interest.\u00a0 (Note: Since the Silver Slugger is awarded to three outfielders annually regardless of their position, the GG\/SS combo lists in this post do not break outfielders out by position.)<\/em><\/p>\n —Full List of Same-Year Gold Glove\/Silver Slugger Winners by Season—<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 2022<\/p>\n J.T. Realmuto, C, Phillies<\/p>\n Nolan Arenado, 3B, Cardinals<\/p>\n Mookie Betts, OF,\u00a0 Dodgers<\/p>\n 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Marcus, Semien, 2B, Blue Jays<\/p>\n Max Fried, P, Braves<\/p>\n 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Mookie Betts,RF, Dodgers<\/p>\n 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n J.T. Realmuto, C, Phillies; Mookie Betts, RF, Red Sox; Cody Bellinger, RF, Dodgers; Zack Greinke, P, D-backs\/Astros<\/p>\n 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies; Mookie Betts, OF, Red Sox; Nick Markakis, OF, Braves; Salvador Perez, C, Royals<\/p>\n 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies; Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks; Eric Hosmer, 1B, Royals; Marcell Ozuna, OF, Marlins<\/p>\n 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies; Mookie Betts, Of, Red Sox; Salvador Perez, C, Royals; Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Cubs<\/p>\n 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros; Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks; Dee Gordon, 2B, Marlins; Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies; Brandon Crawford, SS, Giants.<\/p>\n 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, Dodgers<\/p>\n 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n Yadier Molina, C, Cardinals; Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks; J.J. Hardy, SS, Orioles; Adam Jones, OF, Orioles<\/p>\n 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n Adam LaRoche, 1B, Nationals; Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees; Chase Headley, 3B, Padres; Andrew McCutchen, OF, Pirates<\/p>\n 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, Red Sox; Brandon Phillips, 2B, Reds; Adrian Beltre, 3B, Rangers; Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies; Jacob Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox; Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers<\/p>\n 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n Joe Mauer, C, Twins; Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals; Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees; Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies; Carl Crawford, OF, Rays; Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Rockies<\/p>\n 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n Joe Mauer, C, Twins; Mark Tiexiera, 1B, Yankees; Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals; Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees; Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers; Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners; Torii Hunter, OF, Angels<\/p>\n 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n Joe Mauer, C, Twins; Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox; David Wright, 3B, Mets; Grady Sizemore, OF, Indians<\/p>\n 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n Russell Martin, C, Dodgers; Placido Polanco, 2B, Tigers; David Wright, 3B, Mets; Jimmy Rollins, SS, Phillies; Carlos Beltran, OF, Mets; Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 2006<\/strong><\/p>\n Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees; Carlos Beltran, OF, Mets<\/p>\n 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n Jason Varitek, C, Red Sox; Mark Tiexierea, 1B, Rangers; Derrek Lee, 1B, Cubs; Andruw Jones, OF, Braves<\/p>\n 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Tigers; Jim Edmonds, OF, Cardinals<\/p>\n 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n Brett Boone, 2B, Mariners; Edgar Renteria, SS, Cardinals; Alex Rodriguez, SS, Rangers; Mike Hampton, P, Braves<\/p>\n 2002<\/strong><\/p>\n Todd Helton, 1B, Rockies; Scott Rolen, 3B, Cardinals\/Phillies; Eric Chavez, 3B, A\u2019s; Edgar Renteria, SS, Cardinals; Alex Rodriguez, SS, Rangers<\/p>\n 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n Todd Helton, 1B, Rockies; Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n Roberto Alomar, 2B, Indians; Darin Erstad, OF, Angels<\/p>\n 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Robert Alomar, 2B, Indians; Larry Walker, OF, Rockies; Ken Griffey, Jr., OF, Mariners; Shawn Green, OF, Blue Jays<\/p>\n 1998<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Rafael Palmeiro, 1B, Rangers; Ken Griffey, Jr. OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1997<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Craig Biggio, 2B, Astros; Chuck Knoblauch, 2B, Twins; Matt Williams, 3B, Indians; Larry Walker, OF, Rockies; Barry Bonds, OF, Giants; Ken Griffey, Jr, OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1996<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Roberto Alomar, 2B, Orioles; Ken Caminiti, 3B, Padres; Barry Larkin, SS, Reds; Barry Bonds, OF, Giants; Ken Griffey, Jr. OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1995<\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Craig, Biggio, 2B, Astros; Barry Larkin, SS, Reds<\/p>\n 1994<\/strong><\/p>\n Ivan Rodriguez, C, Rangers; Jeff Bagwell, 1B, Astros; Craig Biggio, 2B, Astros; Matt Williams, 3B, Giants; Wade Boggs, 3B, Yankees; Barry Bonds, OF, Giants; Ken Griffey, Jr., OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1993<\/strong><\/p>\n Robby Thompson, 2B, Giants; Matt Williams, 3B, Giants; Jay Bell, SS, Pirates; Barry Bonds, OF, Giants; Ken Griffey, Jr, OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1992<\/strong><\/p>\n Roberto Alomar, 2B, Blue Jays; Larry Walker, OF, Expos; Andy Van Slyke, OF, Pirates; Barry Bonds, OF, Pirates; Kirby Puckett, OF, Twins<\/p>\n 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n Will Clark, 1B, Giants; Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Cal Ripken, Jr., SS, Orioles; Barry Bonds, OF, Pirates’ Ken Griffey, Jr., OF, Mariners<\/p>\n 1990<\/strong><\/p>\n Benito Santiago, C, Padres; Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Kelly Gruber, 3B, Blue Jays; Barry Bonds, OF, Pirates; Ellis Burks, OF, Red Sox<\/p>\n 1989<\/strong><\/p>\n Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Eric Davis, OF, Reds; Kirby Puckett, OF, Twins; Tony Gwynn, OF, Padres<\/p>\n 1988<\/strong><\/p>\n Benito Santiago, C, Padres; Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Andy Van Slyke, OF, Pirates; Kirby Puckett, OF, Twins<\/p>\n 1987<\/strong><\/p>\n Don Mattingly, 1B, Yankees; Ozzie Smith, SS, Cardinals; Tony Gwynn, OF, Padres; Eric Davis, OF, Reds; Kirby Puckett, OF, Twins; Andre Dawson, OF, Cubs<\/p>\n 1986<\/strong><\/p>\n Don Mattingly, 1B, Yankees; Frank White, 2B, Royals; Mike Schmidt, 3B, Phillies; Tony Gwynn, OF, Padres; Kirby Puckett, OF, Twins<\/p>\n 1985<\/strong><\/p>\n Don Mattingly, 1B, Yankees; Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Lou Whitaker, 2B, Tigers; Tim Wallach, 3B, Expos; George Brett, 3B, Royals; Willie McGee, OF, Cardinals; Dale Murphy, OF, Braves; Dave Winfield, OF, Yankees<\/p>\n 1984<\/strong><\/p>\n Lance Parrish, C, Tigers; Keith Hernandez, 1B, Mets; Eddie Murray, 1B, Orioles; Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Cubs; Lou Whitaker, 2B, Tigers; Mike Schmidt, 3B, Phillies; Buddy Bell, 3B, Rangers; Dave Winfield, OF, Yankees; Dale Murphy, OF, Braves<\/p>\n 1983<\/strong><\/p>\n Lance Parrish, C, Tigers; Eddie Murray, 1B, Orioles; Lou Whitaker, 2B, Tigers; Mike Schmidt, 3B, Phillies; Dale Murphy, OF, Braves; Dave Winfield, OF, Yankees; Andre Dawson, OF, Expos<\/p>\n 1982<\/strong><\/p>\n Gary Carter, C, Expos; Mike Schmidt, 3B, Phillies; Robin Yount, SS, Brewers; Dale Murphy, OF, Braves; Dave Winfield, OF, Yankees<\/p>\n 1981<\/strong><\/p>\n Gary Carter, C, Expos; Manny Trillo, 2B, Phillies; Mike Schmidt, 3B, Phillies; Andre Dawson, OF, Expos; Rickey Henderson, OF, A\u2019s; Dwight Evans, OF, Red Sox; Dusty Baker, OF, Dodgers<\/p>\n 1980<\/strong><\/p>\n Keith Hernandez, 1B, Cardinals; Cecil Cooper, 1B, Brewers; Andre Dawson, OF, Expos; Willie Wilson, OF, Royals<\/p>\n _________________________________________<\/p>\n If you want to look up your favorite player(s), here is:<\/p>\n Your Same-Season, Gold Glove\/Silver Slugger combo winners listed alphabetically:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Alomar, Roberto \u2026 1992; 1996; 1999; 2000<\/p>\n Altuve, Jose \u2026 2015<\/p>\n Arenado, Nolan \u2026 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2022<\/p>\n Baker, Dusty \u2026 1981<\/p>\n Bagwell, Jeff \u2026 1994<\/p>\n Bell, Buddy \u2026 1984<\/p>\n Bell, Jay (SS) \u2026 1993<\/p>\n Bellinger, Cody\u00a0 \u2026 2019<\/p>\n Beltre, Adrian (3B) \u2026 2011<\/p>\n Beltran, Carlos (OF) \u2026 2006; 2007<\/p>\n Betts, Mookie (OF) \u2026 2016; 2018; 2019; 2020, 2022<\/p>\n Biggio, Craig (2B) \u2026 1994; 1995; 1997<\/p>\n Boggs, Wade (3B) \u2026 1994<\/p>\n Bonds, Barry \u2026 1990; 1991; 1992; 1993; 1994; 1996; 1997<\/p>\n Boone, Brett \u2026 2003<\/p>\n Brett, George \u2026 1985<\/p>\n Burks, Ellis \u2026 1990<\/p>\n Caminiti, Ken \u2026 1996<\/p>\n Cano, Robinson \u2026 2010; 2012<\/p>\n Carter, Gary \u2026 1981; 1982<\/p>\n Chavez, Eric \u2026 2002<\/p>\n Clark, Will \u2026 1991<\/p>\n Cooper, Cecil \u20261980<\/p>\n Crawford, Brandon \u2026 2015<\/p>\n Crawford, Carl \u2026 2010<\/p>\n Dawson, Andre \u2026 1980; 1981; 1983; 1987<\/p>\n Davis, Eric \u2026 1987; 1989<\/p>\n Edmonds, Jim \u2026 2004<\/p>\n Ellsbury, Jacob \u2026 2011<\/p>\n Erstad, Darin \u2026 2000<\/p>\n Evans, Dwight \u2026 1981<\/p>\n Fried, Max … 2021<\/p>\n Goldschmidt, Paul \u2026 2013; 2015; 2017<\/p>\n Gonzalez, Adrian \u2026 2011; 2014<\/p>\n Gonzalez, Carlos \u2026 2010<\/p>\n Gordon, Dee \u2026 2015<\/p>\n Green, Shawn \u2026 1999<\/p>\n Greinke, Zack \u2026 2019<\/p>\n Griffey, Ken Jr. \u2026 1991; 1993; 1994; 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999<\/p>\n Gruber, Kelly \u2026 1990<\/p>\n Gwynn, Tony \u2026 1986; 1987; 1989<\/p>\n Hampton, Mike \u2026 2003<\/p>\n Hardy, J.J. \u2026 2013<\/p>\n Headley, Chase \u2026 2012<\/p>\n Helton, Todd \u2026 2002<\/p>\n Henderson, Rickey \u2026 1981<\/p>\n Hernandez, Keith \u2026 1980; 1984<\/p>\n Eric Hosmer \u2026 2017<\/p>\n Hunter, Torii \u2026 2009<\/p>\n Jeter, Derek \u2026 2006; 2009<\/p>\n Jones, Adam \u2026 2013<\/p>\n Jones, Andruw \u2026 2005<\/p>\n Kemp, Matt \u2026 2009; 2011<\/p>\n Knoblauch, Chuck … 1997<\/p>\n Larkin, Barry \u2026 1995; 1996<\/p>\n LaRoche, Adam \u2026 2012<\/p>\n Lee, Derrek \u2026 2005<\/p>\n Markakis, Nick \u2026 2018<\/p>\n Martin, Russell \u2026 2008<\/p>\n Mattingly, Don \u2026 1985; 1986; 1987<\/p>\n Mauer, Joe \u2026 2008; 2009; 2010<\/p>\n McCutchen, Andrew \u2026 2012<\/p>\n McGee, Willie \u2026 1985<\/p>\n Molina, Yadier \u2026 2013<\/p>\n Murphy, Dale \u2026 1982; 1983; 1984; 1985<\/p>\n Murray, Eddie \u2026 1983; 1984<\/p>\n Marcell Ozuna \u2026 2017<\/p>\n Polanco, Placido \u2026 2007<\/p>\n Palmeiro, Rafael \u2026 1998<\/p>\n Parrish, Lance \u2026 1983; 1984<\/p>\n Pedroia, Dustin \u2026 2008<\/p>\n Salvador, Perez \u2026 2016; 2018<\/p>\n Phillips, Brandon \u2026 2011<\/p>\n Puckett, Kirby \u2026 1986; 1987; 1988; 1989; 1992<\/p>\n Pujols, Albert … 2010<\/p>\n J.T. Realmuto \u2026 2019, 2022<\/p>\n Renteria, Edgar \u2026 2002<\/p>\n Ripken, Cal, Jr. \u2026 1991<\/p>\n Anthony Rizzo \u2026 2016<\/p>\n Rodriguez, Alex \u2026 2002; 2003<\/p>\n Rodriguez, Ivan \u2026 1994; 1995; 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2004<\/p>\n Rolen, Scott \u2026 2002<\/p>\n Rollins, Jimmy \u2026 2007<\/p>\n Sandberg, Ryne \u2026 1984; 1985; 1988; 1989; 1990; 1991<\/p>\n Santiago, Benito \u2026 1988; 1990<\/p>\n Schmidt, Mike \u2026 1981; 1982; 1983; 1984; 1986<\/p>\n Sizemore, Grady \u2026 2008<\/p>\n Semien, Marcus, 2021<\/p>\n Smith, Ozzie \u2026 1987<\/p>\n Suzuki, Ichiro \u2026 2001; 2007; 2009<\/p>\n Thompson, Robby \u2026 1993<\/p>\n Tiexiera, Mark \u2026 2005, 2009<\/p>\n Trillo, Manny \u2026 1981<\/p>\n Tulowitzki, Troy \u2026 2010; 2011<\/p>\n Van Slyke, Andy \u2026 1988; 1992<\/p>\n Varitek, Jason \u2026 2005<\/p>\n Walker, Larry \u2026 1992; 1997; 1999<\/p>\n Wallach, Tim \u2026 1985<\/p>\n White, Frank \u2026 1986<\/p>\n Whitaker, Lou \u2026 1983; 1984; 1985<\/p>\n Williams, Matt \u2026 1993; 1994; 1997<\/p>\n Wilson, Willie \u2026 1980<\/p>\n Winfield, Dave \u2026 1982; 1983; 1984; 1985<\/p>\n Wright, David \u2026 2007; 2008<\/p>\n Yount, Robin … 1982<\/p>\n Ryan Zimmerman \u2026 2009<\/p>\n Primary Resources:\u00a0 Baseball-Reference.com; MLB.com; FanGraphs.com<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/baseballroundtable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/40937634203_367494053a_q_Realmuto.jpg\")
<\/a><\/a><\/small><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a>This is the fifth time, in ten MLB seasons, that Nolan Arenado has won both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award in the same season. That is sustained excellence.\u00a0 How did he get there? His 2022 Offensive Wins Above Replacement of 5.8 tied for fourth in the NL (among all players) and his Defensive WAR of 2.3 was fifth.<\/p>\n<\/a>This is Mookie Betts fifth season in the Heavy Metal Club (2016, 2018-20, 2022).\u00a0 At the plate this season, Betts, hit .269, with 35 home runs, 82 RBI, a league-leading (tied)\u00a0 117 runs scored and 12 steals (in 14 attempts). His .533 slugging percentage was second in the NL, his 305 total bases\u00a0 fifth and his 35 home runs fifth.<\/p>\n\n
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