2013 Gold Glove Winners: Young Stars Who'll Continue to Add to Their Trophy Case

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced the 2013 Gold Glove winners. There were a few familiar names, such as the St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina who nabbed his sixth award, but there were also eight first-time winners.

Not all of these players will win multiple Gold Gloves, but a few of them stand the chance to become the gold standards at their position in the field. The following players have a great shot to make their 2013 award the first of many.

Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta Braves, SS

The 24-year-old from Curacao had just 14 errors in 156 games in 2013 for the Braves. His fielding percentage was .981, and he showed the ability to make the sparkling play at one of the game's busiest positions.

The 2013 season was Simmons' first full campaign in the major leagues. He played in 49 games in 2012, but this season was his first extended stay. If you look at his fielding percentages in the minor leagues, you can see the huge improvement he's made.

In 2011, Simmons made 28 errors in just 129 games with the Lynchburg Hillcats in the Carolina League. Needless to say, he's come a long way since then. 

At 6'2", 170 pounds, Simmons should remain slim enough to play the position long term. His range is absolutely crazy to both his left and right, and his presence takes pressure off everyone in the infield.

As good as he was in the field in 2013, he is still on the upswing as a defensive player. Barring injury, there are more Gold Gloves to come for Simmons.

Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles, 3B

One of the most unfortunate incidents of the 2013 season was the injury to Machado's left knee in September. Per Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com, Machado doesn't have any ACL or MCL damage, so he should undoubtedly be ready for spring training in 2014.

At 21 years old, Machado is one of the game's brightest young stars in the field and at the plate. In 156 games, he made just 13 errors at third base for the Orioles this year. He is part of a culture that teaches defensive excellence.

Baltimore put on a record-breaking performance in the field this season.

Machado was one of three Orioles to earn a Gold Glove, and the team committed a record-low 54 errors. Not only does Machado have the instincts, first step and throwing arm to man his position, but he's also part of a team that obviously puts an emphasis on fundamentals.

It may sound simple, but many teams aren't making this aspect of the game a priority, and it shows in the numbers.

Because Machado is part of a team with other great defensive players, it should remain an important part of his game. Look for him to become a mainstay on the Gold Glove scene at the hot corner.

Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies, 3B

Machado isn't the only young, hot-shot fielding third baseman in the majors. Arenado became the first rookie to win a Gold Glove since Ichiro Suzuki won one in 2001. Not to take anything away from Ichiro, but he was 28 years old and had been playing professionally in Japan for years when he won. Arenado is a 22-year-old conventional rookie.

In 130 games, Arenado made just 11 errors. His excellent reflexes and lateral agility make him an excellent glove at third base. The powerfully built youngster also has a solid throwing arm to gun runners down across the diamond.

He'll add some weight to his frame as the years go on, but he'll still remain a good fit at third base.

Here's a list of all the winners, their teams and the amount of Gold Gloves they've won.

American League

P—R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays, 1

C—Salvatore Perez, Kansas City Royals, 1

1B—Eric Hosmer, Kansas City Royals, 1

2B—Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox, 3

SS—J.J. Hardy, Baltimore Orioles, 2

3B—Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles, 1

LF—Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals, 3

CF—Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles, 3

RF—Shane Victorino, Boston Red Sox, 4

National League

P—Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals, 2

C—Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals, 6

1B—Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks, 1

2B—Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds, 4

SS—Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta Braves, 1

3B—Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies, 1

LF—Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies, 3

CF—Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers, 1

RF—Gerardo Parra, Arizona Diamondbacks, 2

Stat references from MLB.com