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2026 SnakePit Awards: Play of the Year nominations

Not a lot of traction in the nominations thread, with only a couple of comments, and one genuine suggestion! Consequently, I get to exercise my executive privilege and pick the five candidates out of the twenty-five originally included in the…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:26 AM
2026 SnakePit Awards: Play of the Year nominations
Key Things to Know
  • Jim McLennan selected six nominees for the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 Play of the Year award.
  • Nominated defensive highlights feature plays by Alek Thomas, Nolan Arenado, and Geraldo Perdomo.
  • Corbin Carroll robbing a home run and Gabriel Moreno throwing out Shohei Ohtani earned nominations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Jim McLennan has selected six nominations for the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks Play of the Year community award on AZ Snake Pit. The list includes standout defensive highlights and key moments from the season, allowing supporters to vote on the best overall play.

The nominated plays feature an April diving catch by Alek Thomas, a double play by Nolan Arenado, and a 6-2 double play involving Geraldo Perdomo. Two highlights from an August 7 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers also made the ballot: Corbin Carroll robbing a home run and Gabriel Moreno throwing out Shohei Ohtani attempting to steal second base. The final nominee is Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs on August 25.

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