Paul Goldschmidt was named the recipient of the 2013 Hank Aaron award, recognizing the top hitter in the National League. The 26-year-old slugger slashed a mighty .302/.441/.551 with career bests of 36 home runs and 125 RBI. He also scored 103 runs and swiped 15 bags for good measure, making him a five category monster in fantasy leagues. He'll be the top first baseman off the board in most drafts next Spring, and should be one of the first five names called.

Paul Goldschmidt wrapped up a phenomenal offensive season by driving home his 125th run in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Nationals. Goldschmidt finished the day 1-for-3, plating the D'Backs first run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. The 26-year-old slugger terrorized the rest of the National League to the tune of .302/.401/.551 this season, with 36 homers, 103 runs scored, 125 RBI and 15 stolen bases. He was one of the most dominant players in the fantasy game, and would've been a run-away MVP candidate had the Diamondbacks had a more successful season.

Paul Goldschmidt launched his 36th home run in Tuesday's 2-1, 12-inning victory against the Padres. Goldschmidt finished 1-for-4 with a walk. Goldy has parked five long-balls in his last 10 games. He's currently riding a 14-game hitting streak. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.405/.556 with 124 RBI, 15 steals and 101 runs in 155 games.

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in a loss to the Rockies on Friday. Goldschmidt launched a solo homer in the seventh inning and later added an RBI single in the ninth. The 26-year-old ranks first in the National League with 35 home runs and 121 RBI. Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen is considered the favorite for NL MVP honors, but Goldschmidt should get plenty of support on the ballot.

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, home run, stolen base and two RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Dodgers. Goldschmidt isn't likely to win the National League MVP, but he can certainly make an argument for inclusion in the debate. He's only gotten better as the season winds to a close, going 17-for-31 (.548) with three homers, 11 RBI and seven runs scored during his current eight-game hitting streak. Goldschmidt ranks first in the NL in homers (34), RBI (118) and OPS (.962).

Paul Goldschmidt hit his 33rd homer of the year in Monday's win over the Dodgers. Goldschmidt finished 1-for-3, but his only hit of the night produced the only two runs Arizona required in the 2-1 victory. The first baseman is 13-for-24 (.542) with nine RBI during his current six-game hitting streak.

Paul Goldschmidt had another monster day at the plate in Sunday's 8-2 victory over the Rockies, going 4-for-4 with a homer, double and five RBI. Goldschmidt go the D'Backs on the board with an RBI single in the first, then added a two-run homer in the fourth and a two-run double in the fifth inning. Even with the Diamondbacks long out of the playoff picture in the National League, it's hard to imagine any player being more valuable to his team than Goldschmidt has been this season. The 26-year-old slugger is now hitting .301/.404/.544 with 32 homers, 114 RBI and 14 stolen bases on the season.

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Giants. He snapped an 0-for-15 skid over his previous five games. Batting .292, Goldy is second in the National League with 31 homers and ranks first with 106 RBI.

Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a grand slam against the Reds on Tuesday. The slam pushed Goldschmidt's RBI count to an even 100, the first time in his three-year career he's reached the century mark in runs batted in. The homer also gave Goldy 31 home runs for the year, and the 25-year-old is batting .297/.393/.552. The legend grows.

Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBI in Saturday's 15-5 trouncing of the Pirates. Seven different Arizona hitters enjoyed multi-hit games in a big win for 53-68 Arizona. Goldschmidt is on pace for 40 home runs and 129 RBI. Both of those marks would rank third in Diamondbacks franchise history.