Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was named among the three finalists for the Players Choice National League Outstanding Rookie Award. Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Bell and St. Louis Cardinals infielder Paul DeJong round out the group.
Of the three, only Bell reached the Majors last season. He batted .273/.368/.406 with eight doubles, three home runs and 19 RBI in 45 games. This year, Bell hit .255/.334/.466 with 26 doubles, six triples, 26 home runs and 90 RBI over 159 games.
Stepping in at shortstop for the Cardinals while occasionally playing second base, DeJong impressed over 108 games.