2017 MLB Best Tools
Baseball America asked major league managers, coaches, scouts and executives to identify the best players in their league in a variety of categories.
| Best Hitter | |
| 1. Mike Trout, Angels | 1. Joey Votto, Reds |
| 2. Jose Altuve, Astros | 2. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs |
| 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers | 3. Daniel Murphy, Nationals |
| Best Power | |
| 1. Aaron Judge, Yankees | 1. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins |
| 2. Joey Gallo, Rangers | 2. Bryce Harper, Nationals |
| 3. Miguel Sano, Twins | 3. Cody Bellinger, Dodgers |
| Best Bunter | |
| 1. Jarrod Dyson, Mariners | 1. Dee Gordon, Marlins |
| 2. Elvis Andrus, Rangers | 2. Ender Inciarte, Braves |
| 3. Delino DeShields Jr., Rangers | 3. Cesar Hernandez, Phillies |
| Best Strike-Zone Judgment | |
| 1. Joe Mauer, Twins | 1. Joey Votto, Reds |
| 2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers | 2. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs |
| 3. Mookie Betts, Red Sox | 3. Buster Posey, Giants |
| Best Hit-And-Run Artist | |
| 1. Jose Altuve, Astros | 1. Martin Prado, Marlins |
| 2. Elvis Andrus, Rangers | 2. D.J. LeMahieu, Rockies |
| 3. Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox | 3. Daniel Murphy, Nationals |
| Best Baserunner | |
| 1. Mookie Betts, Red Sox | 1. Billy Hamilton, Reds |
| 2. Jarrod Dyson, Mariners | 2. Trea Turner, Nationals |
| 3. Mike Trout, Angels | 3. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs |
| Fastest Baserunner | |
| 1. Byron Buxton, Twins | 1. Billy Hamilton, Reds |
| 2. Jarrod Dyson, Mariners | 2. Trea Turner, Nationals |
| 3. Delino DeShields Jr., Rangers | 3. Dee Gordon, Marlins |
| Most Exciting Player | |
| 1. Mike Trout, Angels | 1. Bryce Harper, Nationals |
| 2. Aaron Judge, Yankees | 2. Nolan Arenado, Rockies |
| 3. Mookie Betts, Red Sox | 3. Kris Bryant, Cubs |
| Best Pitcher | |
| 1. Chris Sale, Red Sox | 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers |
| 2. Corey Kluber, Indians | 2. Max Scherzer, Nationals |
| 3. Dallas Keuchel, Astros | 3. Zack Greinke, D-backs |
| Best Fastball | |
| 1. Aroldis Chapman, Yankees | 1. Carlos Martinez, Cardinals |
| 2. Chris Sale, Red Sox | 2. Noah Syndergaard, Mets |
| 3. Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox | 3. Max Scherzer, Nationals |
| Best Curveball | |
| 1. Lance McCullers Jr., Astros | 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers |
| 2. Dellin Betances, Yankees | 2. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals |
| 3. Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox | 3. Gio Gonzalez, Nationals |
| Best Slider | |
| 1. Chris Sale, Red Sox | 1. Max Scherzer, Nationals |
| 2. Chris Archer, Rays | 2. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers |
| 3. Corey Kluber, Indians | 3. Noah Syndergaard, Mets |
| Best Changeup | |
| 1. Marco Estrada, Blue Jays | 1. Zack Greinke, D-backs |
| 2. Dallas Keuchel, Astros | 2. Max Scherzer, Nationals |
| 3. Chris Sale, Red Sox | 3. Kyle Hendricks, Cubs |
| Best Control | |
| 1. Josh Tomlin, Indians | 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers |
| 2. Chris Sale, Red Sox | 2. Zack Greinke, D-backs |
| 3. Dallas Keuchel, Astros | 3. Kenley Jansen, Dodgers |
| Best Pickoff Move | |
| 1. Alex Cobb, Rays | 1. Julio Teheran, Braves |
| 2. Wade Miley, Orioles | 2. Johnny Cueto, Reds |
| 3. James Shields, White Sox | 3. Clayton Richard, Padres |
| Best Reliever | |
| 1. Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox | 1. Kenley Jansen, Dodgers |
| 2. Andrew Miller, Indians | 2. Greg Holland, Rockies |
| 3. Dellin Betances, Yankees | 3. Wade Davis, Cubs |
| Best Defensive C | |
| 1. Salvador Perez, Royals | 1. Buster Posey, Giants |
| 2. Martin Maldonado, Angels | 2. Yadier Molina, Cardinals |
| 3. Christian Vazquez, Red Sox | 3. Yasmani Grandal, Dodgers |
| Best Defensive 1B | |
| 1. Eric Hosmer, Royals | 1. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs |
| 2. Mitch Moreland, Red Sox | 2. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs |
| 3. Logan Morrison, Rays | 3. Brandon Belt, Giants |
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