Rawlings Sports announced their 2019 finalists for the Gold Glove Awards at each position for the American and National Leagues on Thursday afternoon. The Mets were shutout for the fourth straight year.
The last time the Mets had a finalist was Curtis Granderson in 2015 and the last winner was Juan Lagares in 2014.
For the seventh consecutive season, the SABR defensive index will account for approximately 25% of the award process, along with votes from managers and coaches.
Here are the 2019 finalists:
American League
Pitcher: Jose Berrios (Twins), Mike Leake (Mariners), Lucas Giolito (White Sox)
Catcher: Danny Jansen (Blue Jays), Christian Vazquez (Red Sox), Roberto Perez (Indians)
First Base: Yuli Gurriel (Astros), Matt Olson (A’s), Justin Smoak (Blue Jays)
Second Base: Jose Altuve (Astros), DJ LeMahieu (Yankees), Yolmer Sanchez (White Sox)
Third Base: Alex Bregman (Astros), Matt Chapman (A’s), David Fletcher (Angels)
Shortstop: Andrelton Simmons (Angels), Marcus Semien (A’s), Francisco Lindor (Indians)
Left Field: Robbie Grossman (A’s), Alex Gordon (Royals), Andrew Benintendi (Red Sox)
Center Field: Jackie Bradley Jr. (Red Sox), Mike Trout (Angels), Kevin Kiermaier (Rays)
Right Field: Mookie Betts (RF), Kole Calhoun (Angels), Josh Reddick (Astros)
National League
Pitcher: Jack Flaherty (Cardinals), Zack Greinke (D-Backs), Aaron Nola (Phillies)
Catcher: Austin Hedges (Padres), Yadier Molina (Cardinals), J.T. Realmuto (Phillies)
First Base: Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals), Anthony Rizzo (Cubs), Christian Walker (D-Backs)
Second Base: Kolten Wong (Cardinals), Ozzie Albies (Braves), Adam Frazier (Pirates)
Third Base: Anthony Rendon (Nationals), Josh Donaldson (Braves), Nolan Arenado (Rockies)
Shortstop: Paul DeJong (Cardinals), Trevor Story (Rockies), Nick Ahmed (D-Backs)
Left Field: Juan Soto (Nationals), David Peralta (D-Backs), Hunter Renfroe (Padres)
Center Field: Victor Robles (Nationals), Harrison Bader (Cardinals), Lorenzo Cain (Brewers)
Right Field: Jason Heyward (Cubs), Bryce Harper (Phillies), Cody Bellinger (Dodgers)
Utility man Jeff McNeil was impressive for the Mets on defense as he played at least 150 innings in left field, right field, third base, and second base with 5 defensive runs saved overall.
