MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 NL ROY candidates through May

4. Yasmany Tomas – .320, 1 HR, 19 RBI

May 17, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Yasmany Tomas (24) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Yasmany Tomas has certainly demonstrated his hitting prowess in his first 37 games with the Diamondbacks. The Cuban import is batting .320, a mark that would place him among the league leaders if he met the plate appearance qualification. His .400 BABIP will be difficult to maintain, but if Tomas can keep his batting average over .300 he will likely receive his share of consideration.

A serious lack of power is what sets Tomas apart from some of the other occupants of this list. The 24-year-old third baseman has managed to hit only one homer so far. If he can find a little more pop in his bat, it will definitely help his RoY case going forward. In the meantime, his 19 RBI are respectable, and batting fifth in the D-backs lineup should continue to provide him opportunities to produce runs.

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