The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards recognizes the best defensive player at each position. Founded in 2012, the winners are determined using a formula that combines traditional defensive stats with advanced metrics, as well as the data logged by the baseball experts working for the scouting service Inside Edge. Touted as one of the more prominent and respected MLB awards, the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award has gained traction and relativity due to a new age of expanding analytical culture and statistical player analysis.
The 2015 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award winners, by position, are:
- Defensive Team of the Year - Arizona Diamondbacks
Andrelton Simmons was named the overall 2015 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year.