Overview

• Chicago’s six nominees are Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Carson Kelly and Matthew Boyd.
• Star power headlines the lists, with Mookie Betts earning a shortstop nod, Bryce Harper a first-base spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among prominent finalists.
• Team defense underpinned the totals, as the Cubs led MLB with 37 Outs Above Average and the Blue Jays topped Fielding Run Value at 45.
• First-time finalists include Mets pitcher David Peterson and catcher Luis Torrens, as well as Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw.
• Advanced metrics bolster several cases, with Pete Crow-Armstrong tying for the MLB lead at 24 Outs Above Average and Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd leading MLB with 11 pickoffs.