Major League Baseball announced the recipients of the 2019 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards, and Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was the biggest winner. He took home hardware at his position and overall Player of the Year honors, while the Houston Astros were named Defensive Team of the Year.
A Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award recognizes the top defensive player at each position across both leagues. A top Overall Defensive Player is also awarded, and since 2014, it has recognized the best overall defensive team.
Winners, both individual positions and the team award, 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.