National League Best Tools
The following results were all compiled from surveys of National League managers.
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| BEST HITTER |
| 1. Matt Holliday, Rockies |
| 2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals |
| 3. Miguel Cabrera, Marlins |
| BEST POWER |
| 1. Prince Fielder, Brewers |
| 2. Ryan Howard, Phillies |
| 3. Adam Dunn, Reds |
| BEST BUNTER |
| 1. Juan Pierre, Dodgers |
| 2. Willy Taveras, Rockies |
| 3. Omar Vizquel, Giants |
| BEST STRIKE-ZONE JUDGMENT |
| 1. Barry Bonds, Giants |
| 2. Todd Helton, Rockies |
| 3. Albert Pujols, Cardinals |
| BEST HIT-AND-RUN ARTIST |
| 1. Paul Lo Duca, Mets |
| 2. Mark Loretta, Astros |
| 3. David Eckstein, Cardinals |
| BEST BASERUNNER |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins |
| 3. Juan Pierre, Dodgers |
| FASTEST BASERUNNER |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Willy Taveras, Rockies |
| 3. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers |
| MOST EXCITING PLAYER |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins |
| 3. Matt Holliday, Rockies |
| BEST PITCHER |
| 1. Jake Peavy, Padres |
| 2. Brad Penny, Dodgers |
| 3. John Smoltz, Braves |
| BEST FASTBALL |
| 1. Billy Wagner, Mets |
| 2. Brad Penny, Dodgers |
| 3. Derrick Turnbow, Brewers |
| BEST CURVEBALL |
| 1. Ben Sheets, Brewers |
| 2. Roy Oswalt, Astros |
| 3. Cole Hamels, Phillies |
| BEST SLIDER |
| 1. John Smoltz, Braves |
| 2. Jake Peavy, Padres |
| 3. Carlos Zambrano, Cubs |
| BEST CHANGEUP |
| 1. Trevor Hoffman, Padres |
| 2. Tom Glavine, Mets |
| 3. Cole Hamels, Phillies |
| BEST CONTROL |
| 1. Greg Maddux, Padres |
| 2. John Smoltz, Braves |
| 3. Ben Sheets, Brewers |
| BEST PICKOFF MOVE |
| 1. Chris Capuano, Brewers |
| 2. Doug Davis, Diamondbacks |
| 3. Jason Simontacchi, Nationals |
| BEST RELIEVER |
| 1. Trevor Hoffman, Padres |
| 2. Takashi Saito, Dodgers |
| 3. Francisco Cordero, Brewers |
| BEST DEFENSIVE CATCHER |
| 1. Russell Martin, Dodgers |
| 2. Yadier Molina, Cardinals |
| 3. Brad Ausmus, Astros |
| BEST DEFENSIVE FIRST BASEMAN |
| 1. Derrek Lee, Cubs |
| 2. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres |
| 3. Albert Pujols, Cardinals |
| BEST DEFENSIVE SECOND BASEMAN |
| 1. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks |
| 2. Chase Utley, Phillies |
| 3. Freddy Sanchez, Pirates |
| BEST DEFENSIVE THIRD BASEMAN |
| 1. Scott Rolen, Cardinals |
| 2. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals |
| 3. David Wright, Mets |
| BEST DEFENSIVE SHORTSTOP |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Omar Vizquel, Giants |
| 3. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies |
| BEST INFIELD ARM |
| 1. Jose Reyes, Mets |
| 2. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers |
| 3. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies |
| BEST DEFENSIVE OUTFIELDER |
| 1. Andruw Jones, Braves |
| 2. Carlos Beltran, Mets |
| 3. Mike Cameron, Padres |
| BEST OUTFIELD ARM |
| 1. Jeff Francoeur, Braves |
| 2. Carlos Beltran, Mets |
| 3. Shane Victorino, Phillies |
| BEST MANAGER |
| 1. Bobby Cox, Braves |
| 2. Tony La Russa, Cardinals |
| 3. Ned Yost, Brewers |
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