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PrintEditor's Note: The original version of the National League Best Tools that ran on the Website was an earlier version of the list that had not been updated with late-arriving ballots. The list below is the correct final list.
See also: American League Best Tools
See also: Major League Best Tools Slideshow
| National League | |
| Best Hitter | Best Pickoff Move |
| 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals | 1. Chris Capuano, Brewers |
| 2. Nomar Garicaparra, Dodgers | 2. Andy Pettitte, Astros |
| 3. David Wright, Mets | 3. Noah Lowry, Giants |
| Best Power | Best Reliever |
| 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals | 1. Trevor Hoffman, Padres |
| 2. Adam Dunn, Reds | 2. Tom Gordon, Phillies |
| 3. Ryan Howard, Phillies | 3. Jason Isringhausen, Cardinals |
| Best Bunter | Best Defensive Catcher |
| 1. Juan Pierre, Cubs | 1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals |
| 2. Jose Reyes, Mets | 2. Mike Matheny, Giants |
| 3. David Eckstein, Cardinals | 3. Brad Ausmus, Astros |
| Best Strike-Zone Judgement | Best Defensive First Baseman |
| 1. Bobby Abreu, Phillies | 1. Derrek Lee, Cubs |
| 2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals | 2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals |
| 3. Barry Bonds, Giants | 3. Todd Helton, Rockies |
| Best Hit-And-Run Artist | Best Defensive Second Baseman |
| 1. David Eckstein, Cardinals | 1. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks |
| 2. Edgar Renteria, Braves | 2. Jose Castillo, Pirates |
| 3. Omar Vizquel, Giants | 3. Dan Uggla, Marlins |
| Best Baserunner | Best Defensive Third Baseman |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets | 1. Scott Rolen, Cardinals |
| 2. Juan Pierre, Cubs | 2. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals |
| 3. Bobby Abreu, Phillies | 3. David Wright, Mets |
| Fastest Baserunner | Best Defensive Shortstop |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets | 1. Omar Vizquel, Giants |
| 2. Juan Pierre, Cubs | 2. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 3. Willy Taveras, Astros | 3. Adam Everett, Astros |
| Best Pitcher | Best Infield Arm |
| 1. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals | 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks | 2. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers |
| 3. Jason Schmidt, Giants | 3. Scott Rolen, Cardinals |
| Best Fastball | Best Defensive Outfielder |
| 1. Billy Wagner, Mets | 1. Andruw Jones, Braves |
| 2. Derrick Turnbow, Brewers | 2. Jim Edmonds, Cardinals |
| 3. Brad Penny, Dodgers | 3. Carlos Beltran, Mets |
| Best Curveball | Best Outfield Arm |
| 1. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals | 1. Jeff Francoeur, Braves |
| 2. Tom Gordon, Philliles | 2. Carlos Beltran, Mets |
| 3. Roy Oswalt, Astros | 3. Andruw Jones, Braves |
| Best Slider | Most Exciting Player |
| 1. John Smoltz, Braves | 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Brad Lidge, Astros | 2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals |
| 3. Pedro Martinez, Mets | 3. Carlos Beltran, Mets |
| Best Changeup | Best Manager |
| 1. Trevor Hoffman, Padres | 1. Bobby Cox, Braves |
| 2. Pedro Martinez, Mets | 2. Tony La Russa, Cardinals |
| 3. Chris Capuano, Brewers | 3. Bruce Bochy, Padres |
| Best Control | |
| 1. Greg Maddux, Dodgers | |
| 2. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks | |
| 3. Pedro Martinez, Mets | |
| Source: A survey of National League managers | |
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