A historic night in St. Louis. When Masyn Winn was named the 2025 Gold Glove winner, it was not just an individual who was honored – it was an entire dynasty that was inscribed in the history books. With this achievement, the St. Louis Cardinals officially reached 100 Gold Gloves, becoming the team with the most Gold Gloves in MLB history.
“We’re not just defending the glory – we’re continuing the legacy,” Masyn Winn said to the cheers of fans at Busch Stadium, where dozens of Cardinals icons have played and shined.
To understand the magnitude of this milestone, it is necessary to look back at the century of glory that the Cardinals have gone through – from Ozzie Smith’s rolling 13 Gold Gloves, Yadier Molina’s consistency with 9 honors, to Bob Gibson, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, Nolan Arenado, and now Masyn Winn – who is considered the “new soul” of the Reds defense.
The image in the locker room after the announcement ceremony said it all: Winn clutching the gold glove, eyes filled with tears, behind him was a plaque engraved with the words “100 GOLD GLOVES – MOST IN MLB HISTORY”. A moment that Cardinals fans will retell for generations.
This achievement is not just a record, but a symbol of the Cardinals Way – a philosophy of playing football based on disciplined defense, team spirit, and absolute dedication. In an era where many teams are chasing offense, the Cardinals have remained true to their defensive identity – and that has made them the only team in MLB history to reach 100 Gold Gloves.
Coach Oliver Marmol said emotionally after the game:
“When you see Winn, Arenado, Donovan or Edman play – you understand why the Cardinals are special. We don’t just teach them how to catch, we teach them how to respect every pitch.”
Former legend Yadier Molina also sent his congratulations on social media:
“100 Gold Gloves – it’s not luck, it’s a legacy of heart and sweat. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
What’s even more amazing is the continuity. Over the past 60 years, the Cardinals have never gone a decade without at least one Gold Glove winner, a testament to MLB’s most enduring defensive prowess. From Gibson and Smith to Pujols, Wainwright, Molina – now Winn and Arenado – the legacy lives on.
When asked how he felt after setting the record, Masyn Winn just smiled and said:
“I grew up watching those legends play. Now I just want to make them proud. This is for them, for St. Louis, and for everyone who believes that defense can still make history.”
And tonight, under the bright lights of Busch Stadium, the Cardinals made history again – not with home runs, but with gold gloves, saves, and a spirit that never gets old:
“This is the Cardinals Way — and it shines brighter than ever.”
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