ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The St. Louis Cardinals were statistically one of the best run-preventing teams in all of Major League Baseball – the number of Gold Glove finalists helps prove that.
Catcher Yadier Molina, pitcher Jack Flaherty, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Kolten Wong, short stop Paul DeJong and center fielder Harrison Bader are all finalists for 2019 Gold Glove Awards.
If selected as the winner, it would be a first for Flaherty, Wong, DeJong and Bader. Molina won his ninth career Gold Glove last season, putting him just one behind Ivan Rodriguez and Johnny Bench who have the most among MLB catchers.
Goldschmidt has won three career Gold Gloves during his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2013, 2015, 2017).
The Cardinals middle infield was among the best in baseball, with Wong as the No. 1 second baseman in baseball for defensive runs saved and DeJong leading the NL with 11.4 Ultimate Zone Rating.
Here's the full list of nominees in the NL and AL:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PITCHERJack Flaherty, CardinalsZack Greinke, D-backsAaron Nola, Phillies
CATCHERAustin Hedges, PadresYadier Molina, CardinalsJ.T. Realmuto, Phillies
FIRST BASEChristian Walker, D-backsPaul Goldschmidt, CardinalsAnthony Rizzo, Cubs
SECOND BASEOzzie Albies, BravesKolten Wong, CardinalsAdam Frazier, Pirates
THIRD BASENolan Arenado, RockiesAnthony Rendon, NationalsJosh Donaldson, Braves
SHORTSTOPPaul DeJong, CardinalsTrevor Story, RockiesNick Ahmed, D-backs
LEFT FIELDJuan Soto, NationalsDavid Peralta, D-backsHunter Renfroe, Padres
CENTER FIELDVictor Robles, NationalsLorenzo Cain, BrewersHarrison Bader, Cardinals
RIGHT FIELDBryce Harper, PhilliesJason Heyward, CubsCody Bellinger, Dodgers
AMERICAN LEAGUE
PITCHERJose Berrios, TwinsMike Leake, MarinersLucas Giolito, White Sox
CATCHERDanny Jansen, Blue JaysChristian Vázquez, Red SoxRoberto Pérez, Indians
FIRST BASEYuli Gurriel, AstrosMatt Olson, A'sJustin Smoak, Blue Jays
SECOND BASEJosé Altuve, AstrosDJ LeMahieu, YankeesYolmer Sánchez, White Sox
THIRD BASEAlex Bregman, AstrosDavid Fletcher, AngelsMatt Chapman, A's
SHORTSTOPMarcus Semien, A'sAndrelton Simmons, AngelsFrancisco Lindor, Indians
LEFT FIELDRobbie Grossman, A'sAlex Gordon, RoyalsAndrew Benintendi, Red Sox
CENTER FIELDKevin Kiermaier, RaysMike Trout, AngelsJackie Bradley Jr., Red Sox
RIGHT FIELDKole Calhoun, AngelsMookie Betts, Red SoxJosh Reddick, Astros
