As we get through the dog days of summer the temperature heats up and so do some hitters. I never understood why the All-Star Game is in the middle of the season, but what ever. The All-Star Break is fun to watch: with the Home Run Derby and the Actual All Star Game being the main events. The polls for the All-Star Game are going to close soon so this is who should make it in.
Catcher:
National League: Carlos Ruiz (.354 AVG, 9 HR, 38 RBI)
American League: A.J. Pierzynski (.286 AVG, 12 HR, 41 RBI)
First Base:
National League: Joey Votto (.367 AVG, 13 HR, 45 RBI)
American League: Prince Fielder (.306 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI)
Second Base:
National League: Brandon Phillips (.288 AVG, 9 HR, 42 RBI)
American League: Robinson Cano (.299 AVG, 14 HR, 33 RBI)
Third Base:
National League: David Wright (.358 AVG, 8 HR, 39 RBI)
American League: Miguel Cabrera ( .308 AVG, 14 HR, 55 RBI)
Shortstop:
National League: Starlin Castro (.302 AVG, 6 HR, 38 RBI)
American League: Derek Jeter (.313 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI)
Outfield 1:
National League: Ryan Braun (.321 AVG, 20 HR, 51 RBI)
American League: Josh Hamilton (.331 AVG, 22 HR, 64 RBI)
Outfield 2:
National League: Carlos Gonzalez (.337 AVG, 17 HR, 51 RBI)
American League: Curtis Granderson (.252 AVG, 21 HR, 41 RBI)
Outfield 3:
National League: Melky Cabrera (.363 AVG, 6 HR, 35 RBI)
American League: Adam Jones (.302 AVG, 18 HR, 39 RBI)
Designated Hitter:
American League: David Ortiz ( .313 AVG, 18 HR, 49 RBI)
The All-Star Game is not a popularity contest. Some of the players that lead the ballot aren't the best at their positions. The winner of the All-Star Game gets home field advantage in the World Series. That means if your favorite team is in the World Series they can have the best chance to win. So pick the best players so your team can get home field advantage.
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