"The 2025 Fielding Bible Awards gave even more credit to the Cubs. Sports Info Solutions (SIS), the company that developed Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), honors the best defenders each year. It is the 20th season of the awards, although some recent changes have been made. Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants won the third annual Defensive Player of the Year Award, while the Cubs were named the Defensive Team of the Year."
"Craig Counsell's team finished the season with 84 DRS, only five fewer than the Rangers for the most in baseball. Their 60 errors were the third fewest in the sport, minimizing mistakes as much as possible. They earned 30 Outs Above Average (OAA), which was the fourth best in baseball, and ranked second in Fielding Run Value (FRV) with 40."
Jed Hoyer prioritized building a roster with strong defensive ability across nearly every position, echoing the 2016 Cubs' defensive identity. Six Cubs were eligible for Gold Glove Awards, reflecting consistent individual defense. The team earned Sports Info Solutions' Defensive Team of the Year honor at the 2025 Fielding Bible Awards. The Cubs totaled 84 Defensive Runs Saved, committed only 60 errors (third fewest), recorded 30 Outs Above Average (fourth best), and posted a Fielding Run Value of 40 (second). Eight of nine positions finished with positive DRS, with right field the lone negative area due to injury. Defense was pivotal in postseason success.
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