Overview

• Rawlings and MLB released three finalists at every defensive position, reflecting the top vote-getters from team staff ballots weighted by the SABR Defensive Index.
• The Chicago Cubs have six finalists to lead all clubs, and the Toronto Blue Jays also feature six selections, the most in the American League.
• Headlining nominees include Mookie Betts as a shortstop finalist, Bryce Harper at first base, and AL standouts Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and José Ramírez.
• Team highlights span the league, with Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu and Carlos Narváez, San Francisco’s Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb, and Tampa Bay shortstop Taylor Walls among those recognized.
• Advanced metrics such as Defensive Runs Saved, Outs Above Average and Fielding Run Value are central to evaluations, and the winners will be announced Nov. 2 on ESPN.