What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong totaled 177 points under a ranked-ballot system awarding five points for first place. Voting weighed both season-to-date results and expectations for the remaining schedule.
Why it matters: Crow-Armstrong leads MLB in WAR and has produced an MLB-best 24 Fielding Run Value in center field. His two-way production has pushed him to the front of the award race entering the final weeks.
By the numbers: Since July 3, Crow-Armstrong has recorded a 171 wRC+, 14 home runs and a 1.014 OPS.
What to watch: His late-season production and defense will determine whether the poll lead carries into award voting.