Paul Goldschmidt (1B), Albert Pujols (DH), Nolan Arenado (3B), and Tommy Edman (Utility) were all recognized as nominees at their respective positions. There were no set number of nominees for each position, ranging from four to six nominees a spot.
Goldschmidt, Arenado, and Pujols are each multi-time winners of the award. Pujols leads the pack with six prior wins at three positions (outfield and third base). His four wins at first base is tied though with Todd Helton and now teammate and nominee Paul Goldschmidt.
Should Pujols win, he would be only the second recipient of the award for a designated hitter in the National League.