KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The American Baseball Coaches Association, Rawlings, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics have named the nine members of the 2026 ABCA-Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Team, selected by the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association All-America Committee.
Two players from Hope International (Calif.) earned Gold Glove honors. Pitcher Josh Landry recorded two putouts and 18 assists on the mound, while shortstop Isaiah Lane handled 107 assists and 46 putouts, committing just four errors and finishing with a .975 fielding percentage.
Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) was also well represented on the infield. Behind the plate, catcher JJ Pruneau anchored the defense with 284 putouts and 40 assists, while third baseman Brooks Jones contributed 103 assists and 35 putouts. Jones was the only sophomore selected to the Gold Glove team.
At first base, Nico Sall delivered a flawless defensive season, finishing without an error while totaling 338 putouts and 19 assists. Oakland City’s Dickey Gonzalez rounded out the infield selections at second base with 114 assists and 110 putouts.
In the outfield, Bernie Socarras of Friends (Kan.) recorded 189 putouts and 12 assists while committing just one error on the season. The Falcons finished third in the nation in fielding percentage at .975. Oregon Tech’s Michael O’Daniel added 137 putouts and posted a .993 fielding percentage, while Evan Mendoza went the entire season without an error, finishing with 64 putouts.
| C | JJ Pruneau | Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) | Jr. | |
| 1B | Nico Sall | Briar Cliff (Iowa) | Sr. | |
| 2B | Dickey Gonzalez | Oakland City (Ind.) | Sr. | |
| 3B | Brooks Jones | Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) | So. | |
| SS | Isaiah Lane | Hope International (Calif.) | Jr. | |
| LF | Evan Mendoza | OUAZ (Ariz.) | Sr. | |
| CF | Michael O’Daniel | Oregon Tech | Sr. | |
| RF | Bernie Socarras | Friends (Kan.) | Sr. | |
| P | Josh Landry | Hope International (Calif.) | Sr. |
About the ABCA
The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. It has over 11,000 members represent all 50 states and 25 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NAIA, NCAA (I, II and III), NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School and Youth.
About Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings’ unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball of NAIA Baseball.
About the NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small college athletics programs dedicated to character-driven, education-based athletics. Since 1937, the NAIA has balanced high-level competition with holistic student-athlete development through its commitment to The Right Way to Play®. Each year more than 87,000 NAIA student-athletes compete in college athletics, earn over $1.3 billion in financial aid, and pursue opportunities to participate in 30 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA | #TheRightWayToPlay
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