The New York Mets were one of the worst defensive teams in Major League Baseball this year so it comes as no surprise that when Rawlings announced their Gold Glove finalists today that no Metropolitans were mentioned.
Here is the list for finalists at each National League position:
First Base
Joey Votto – Reds
Paul Goldschmidt – Diamondbacks
Anthony Rizzo – Cubs
Second Base
DJ LeMahieu – Rockies
Dee Gordon – Marlins
Ben Zobrist – Cubs
Shortstop
Freddy Galvis – Phillies
Brandon Crawford – Giants
Corey Seager – Dodgers
Third Base
Nolan Arenado – Rockies
Anthony Rendon – Nationals
David Freese – Pirates
Left Field
Gerardo Parra – Rockies
Adam Duvall – Reds
Marcell Ozuna – Marlins
Center Field
Billy Hamilton – Reds
Michael Taylor – Nationals
Ender Inciarte – Braves
Right Field
Jason Heyward – Cardinals
Giancarlo Stanton – Marlins
Yasiel Puig – Dodgers
Catcher
Tucker Barnhart – Reds
Yadier Molina – Cardinals
Buster Posey – Giants
Pitcher
R.A. Dickey – Braves
Zack Greinke – Diamondbacks
Zach Davies – Brewers
One that sticks out the for me is Freddy Galvis at shortstop despite -5 defensive runs saved this year while Brewers Zack Cozart had 1 DRS and slightly beat out Galvis in UZR (3.7 to 3.6).
Also what about Ben Zobrist at second base despite playing only 541 innings at the position? Juan Lagares had 15 DRS (led the NL) in only 566 innings for the Mets this year.
You can read all of the American League finalists over at Rawlings. The winners will be unveiled on ESPN Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. ET.
