Betts, Arenado among 2016 Gold Glove finalists
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The finalists for the 2016 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced Thursday, with two potential MVPs - Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado - receiving nominations.
Betts, who led the MLB in defensive runs saved (DRS) with 32, collected his first Gold Glove nomination in right field this season, while the 25-year-old Arenado will try to win his fourth straight defensive award at third base.
Three players from each position received a nomination. Here is the complete list:
American League
Pitcher
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Dickey | Blue Jays | 1 | 6 |
| Dallas Keuchel | Astros | 2 | 7 |
| Justin Verlander | Tigers | 0 | 5 |
Catcher
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | Royals | 3 | 11 |
| James McCann | Tigers | 0 | 9 |
| Carlos Perez | Angels | 0 | 0 |
First base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | Royals | 3 | -6 |
| Chris Davis | Orioles | 0 | 8 |
| Mitch Moreland | Rangers | 0 | 7 |
Second base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | Red Sox | 4 | 12 |
| Robinson Cano | Mariners | 2 | 12 |
| Ian Kinsler | Tigers | 0 | 11 |
Third base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Beltre | Rangers | 4 | 15 |
| Manny Machado | Orioles | 2 | 13 |
| Kyle Seager | Mariners | 1 | 15 |
Shortstop
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | Angels | 2 | 18 |
| Jose Iglesias | Tigers | 0 | 3 |
| Francisco Lindor | Indians | 0 | 17 |
Left field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gordon | Royals | 4 | 4 |
| Colby Rasmus | Astros | 0 | 20 |
| Brett Gardner | Yankees | 0 | 12 |
Center field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | Rays | 1 | 25 |
| Kevin Pillar | Blue Jays | 0 | 24 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | Red Sox | 0 | 11 |
Right field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | Red Sox | 0 | 32 |
| Adam Eaton | White Sox | 0 | 22 |
| George Springer | Astros | 0 | 5 |
National League
Pitcher
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | Cardinals | 2 | 5 |
| Zack Greinke | Diamondbacks | 2 | 7 |
| Jake Arrieta | Cubs | 0 | 1 |
Catcher
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | Cardinals | 8 | -1 |
| Buster Posey | Giants | 0 | 12 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | Brewers/Rangers | 0 | 0 |
First base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | Diamondbacks | 2 | 4 |
| Anthony Rizzo | Cubs | 0 | 11 |
| Wil Myers | Padres | 0 | 8 |
Second base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. LeMahieu | Rockies | 1 | 3 |
| Joe Panik | Giants | 0 | 3 |
| Jean Segura | Diamondbacks | 0 | 0 |
Third base
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | Rockies | 3 | 20 |
| Justin Turner | Dodgers | 0 | 8 |
| Anthony Rendon | Nationals | 0 | 7 |
Shortstop
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | Giants | 2 | 19 |
| Addison Russell | Cubs | 0 | 19 |
| Freddy Galvis | Phillies | 0 | 5 |
Left field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | Marlins | 1 | 6 |
| Starling Marte | Pirates | 1 | 19 |
| Adam Duvall | Reds | 0 | 16 |
Center field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | Reds | 0 | 15 |
| Ender Inciarte | Braves | 0 | 13 |
| Odubel Herrera | Phillies | 0 | 6 |
Right field
| Player | Team | Gold Gloves | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | Cubs | 3 | 14 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | Rockies | 3 | 4 |
| Nick Markakis | Braves | 2 | 10 |