Arizona’s defense was certainly improved in 2019. By Fangraph’s Def metric, Arizona were second-best in the majors and best in the National League. Their +41.2 score trailed just the Athletic (+42.9) and was sharply up on the previous seasons’ figure of +15.7. Whether a result or not, the Diamondbacks did very well, when nominations for the Gold Gloves were announced earlier today. They placed five men on the list - though this includes a man who is actually listed on the American League side. That number is up from three last year, and one of those is no longer with the team (Jon Jay inexplicably receiving a nod in right-field, because.
Four Diamondbacks listed as Gold Glove finalists. Or maybe five
