It is awarded from the time the ball goes out of play.
As of the 2008 season that is Darin Erstad who won Gold Gloves as an outfielder in 2000 and 2002 and as a first baseman in 2004, each with the Angels.
2007 Outfielder Magglio Ordonez
The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player selected for his character and charitable contributions to his community. It is named for Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente, who was killed in a plane crash in 1972 while delivering supplies to victims of the Nicaragua earthquake. It was originally named the "Commissioner's Award" but was renamed after Clemente's untimely death.
OFA stands for Outfield Assist. Outfielder throwing a guy out at a base is considered an assist. Big stat for figuring gold glover award.
In 2014, outfielder Mike Trout won the American League Most Valuable Player Award after posting a .287 batting average with 36 home runs and a league-leading 111 runs batted in. He also led the AL with 115 runs scored. Trout was the MVP runner up in 2012 and 2013, both times finishing behind Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers.
Matt Holliday is an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. He won the 2007 NL MVP award.
Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award was created in 1997.
WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award was created in 1997.
NBA Most Valuable Player Award was created in 1956.
NAIA Football Player of the Year Award was created in 1997.
Soccer America Player of the Year Award was created in 1984.
Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award was created in 1987.