This week I will post my June All-Stars. These are as if the All-Star teams were to be made today and who I think would be most deserving.
American League:
Starters:
CATCHER: Joe Mauer, MIN (.316 AVG, 3 HR, 33 RBI) 5-time - Joe has had a good comeback year and is leading all AL catchers in batting average. It doesn't hurt that catcher has been a weak position in the AL so far this year, either.
FIRST BASE: Paul Konerko, CWS (.342 AVG, 13 HR, 39 RBI) 6-time - Paul is having another amazing year, and just never seems to age, as he is hitting well over .300 with solid power numbers for the surprisingly good White Sox this year.
SECOND BASE: Robinson Cano, NYY (.299 AVG, 16 HR, 36 RBI) 3-time - Like Joe and Paul, Robinson is at a position that is pretty weak in the American League this year, and therefore has little competition. So Cano's very good season that is All-Star worthy most years but not starter worthy, is starter worthy this year.
THIRD BASE: Adrian Beltre, TEX (.323 AVG, 13 HR, 48 RBI) 3-time - Beltre has been the best player at third base for a while now, and this one is a very strong position this year, with Miguel Cabrera and Mark Trumbo both having great years as well. Adrian is hitting well over .300 and has very, very good power numbers.
SHORTSTOP: Elvis Andrus, TEX (.302 AVG, 1 HR, 29 RBI) 2-time - Despite Jeter having another very good year, Elvis slightly edges him out as the best shortstop so far this year, due to a slight RBI lead and more defensive range and ability.
DESIGNATED HITTER: Edwin Encarnacion, TOR (.282 AVG, 21 HR, 50 RBI) 1-time - Edwin seems to have finally put all of his talent together, and in a contract year, too. He has the best power numbers of all DH's, and a solid average to go along with them.
OUTFIELD: Josh Hamilton, TEX (.319 AVG, 22 HR, 64 RBI) 5-time - The best player in baseball through 2 months, even a miserable June for Josh hasn't been able to bump him from a starting spot. Josh still has a sizeable RBI lead and is right around the top in home runs, while keeping his average well above .300.
OUTFIELD: Adam Jones, BAL (.300 AVG, 19 HR, 40 RBI) 2-time - Adam has played a key role in the Orioles being the biggest surprise team in baseball so far, with his .300 average and top 10 home run total.
OUTFIELD: Mike Trout, LAA (.338 AVG, 7 HR, 29 RBI) 1-time - Unfortunately, Mike has turned the Angels season around. When he was called up, the Angels were doing pitifully, but since then Trout has been a force at the plate and in the outfield, and the Angels have been on fire.
PITCHER: Chris Sale, CWS (8-2, 2.24 ERA, 89 K) 1-time - Sale leads the AL in ERA, is 2 wins away from the lead in that category, and has a solid K/per9. He definitely deserves to start this year's All-Star game.
Reserves:
C: AJ Pierzynski, CWS (.288 AVG, 12 HR, 41 RBI) 3-time
1B: Prince Fielder, DET (.304 AVG, 11 HR, 45 RBI) 4-time
Chris Davis, BAL (.272 AVG, 12 HR, 31 RBI) 1-time
2B: Jason Kipnis, CLE (.276 AVG, 11 HR, 41 RBI) 1-time
Ian Kinsler, TEX (.268 AVG, 7 HR, 35 RBI) 3-time
3B: Miguel Cabrera, DET (.301 AVG, 15 HR, 56 RBI) 7-time
Mark Trumbo, LAA (.316 AVG, 17 HR, 49 RBI) 1-time
Kyle Seager, SEA (.262 AVG, 10 HR, 45 RBI) 1-time
SS: Derek Jeter, NYY (.305 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI) 13-time
Asdrubal Cabrera, CLE (.296 AVG, 9 HR, 33 RBI) 2-time
DH: David Ortiz, BOS (.300 AVG, 18 HR, 49 RBI) 7-time
Billy Butler, KC (.295 AVG, 14 HR, 44 RBI) 1-time
OF: Josh Willingham, MIN (.278 AVG, 15 HR, 49 RBI) 1-time
Nelson Cruz, TEX (.262 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI) 2-time
Jose Bautista, TOR (.238 AVG, 23 HR, 55 RBI) 3-time
SP: Jered Weaver, LAA (7-1, 2.40 ERA, 60 K) 3-time
CJ Wilson, LAA (8-4, 2.44 ERA, 79 K) 2-time
Justin Verlander, DET (8-4, 2.52 ERA, 113 K) 5-time
Brandon McCarthy, OAK (6-3, 2.54 ERA, 52 K) 1-time
David Price, TB (10-4, 2.95 ERA, 90 K) 3-time
Matt Harrison, TEX (10-3, 3.24 ERA, 58 K) 1-time
RP: Jim Johnson, BAL (22 SV, 1.10 ERA, 20 K) 1-time
Fernando Rodney, TB (21 SV, 1.07 ERA, 33 K) 1-time
Joe Nathan, TEX (16 SV, 2.05 ERA, 37 K) 5-time
Ernesto Frieri, LAA (9 SV, 0.00 ERA, 38 K) 1-time
Robbie Ross, TEX (6-0, 1.13 ERA, 32 K) 1-time
Players per Team:
Texas Rangers - 8(3 starters)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 5(1)
Chicago White Sox - 3(2)
Baltimore Orioles - 3(1)
Detroit Tigers - 3
Minnesota Twins - 2(1)
New York Yankees - 2(1)
Cleveland Indians - 2
Tampa Bay Rays - 2
Toronto Blue Jays - 1(1)
Boston Red Sox - 1
Kansas City Royals - 1
Oakland Athletics - 1
Seattle Mariners - 1
National League:
Starters:
CATCHER: Carlos Ruiz, PHI (.348 AVG, 9 HR, 39 RBI) 1-time - Carlos has had a big breakout year, and has been about the only thing going right for the Phillies so far this year, hitting near .350 with a good amount of RBIs and HRs.
FIRST BASE: Joey Votto, CIN (.359 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI) 3-time - Votto has become far and away the best player in baseball over the past month, as he has absolutely caught fire, and is now hitting near .360 with good power numbers.
SECOND BASE: Brandon Phillips, CIN (.283 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI) 3-time - Brandon is another Reds player who is having a great season after signing a big extension earlier this year. He is currently near the top among all NL 2B in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
THIRD BASE: David Wright, NYM (.360 AVG, 8 HR, 41 RBI) 6-time - Hitting near .400 at the end of May, Wright, like Josh Hamilton, has come back down to earth a bit in June, but is still no doubt deserving to start the All-Star game.
SHORTSTOP: Starlin Castro, CHC (.304 AVG, 6 HR, 38 RBI) 2-time - Starlin is on an absolutely awful team, and is really the only bright spot in their future. He has upped his power some this year to go along with his brilliant contact ability and defense.
DESIGNATED HITTER: Ryan Braun, MIL (.319 AVG, 20 HR, 52 RBI) 5-time - Even though he took PEDs and is a cheater who doesn't deserve to make the All-Star game, using PEDs has not kept people off All-Star rosters in the past, so his stats put him on the team.
OUTFIELD: Carlos Beltran, STL (.308 AVG, 20 HR, 56 RBI) 7-time - Beltran has filled the shoes of Pujols pretty nicely in the Cardinals lineup, leads the NL in home runs and RBIs and is no question All-Star starter worthy.
OUTFIELD: Carlos Gonzalez, COL (.328 AVG, 17 HR, 52 RBI) 1-time - CarGo is one of the best players in baseball, and has done nothing but solidify that this year with his Triple Crown type numbers (although he leads none of the three categories).
OUTFIELD: Andrew McCutchen, PIT (.340 AVG, 13 HR, 45 RBI) 2-time - McCutchen made the All-Star team for the first time last year, and has done nothing but improve. So far this year he has a stellar .340 batting average along with some very solid power numbers.
PITCHER: RA Dickey, NYM (11-1, 2.31 ERA, 106 K) 1-time - RA Dickey has absolutely dominated National League lineups with his knuckleball so far this year, and he now leads the NL in wins, is in the top 3 in K's, and in the top 10 in ERA.
Reserves:
C: Buster Posey, SF (.295 AVG, 10 HR, 40 RBI) 1-time
Yadier Molina, STL (.318 AVG, 10 HR, 39 RBI) 4-time
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI (.290 AVG, 10 HR, 32 RBI) 1-time
Bryan LaHair, CHC (.286 AVG, 13 HR, 28 RBI) 1-time
2B: Aaron Hill, ARI (.291 AVG, 10 HR, 35 RBI) 2-time
Jose Altuve, HOU (.309 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI) 1-time
Omar Infante, MIA (.290 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI) 2-time
3B: David Freese, STL (.279 AVG, 13 HR, 46 RBI) 1-time
Chase Headley, SD (.269 AVG, 7 HR, 35 RBI) 1-time
SS: Ian Desmond, WSH (.263 AVG, 11 HR, 36 RBI) 1-time
Troy Tulowitzki, COL (.287 AVG, 8 HR, 27 RBI) 3-time
OF: Andre Ethier, LAD (.294 AVG, 10 HR, 55 RBI) 3-time
Jason Kubel, ARI (.299 AVG, 10 HR, 46 RBI) 1-time
Matt Holliday, STL (.299 AVG, 12 HR, 47 RBI) 6-time
Melky Cabrera, SF (.351 AVG, 6 HR, 35 RBI) 1-time
SP: Brandon Beachy, ATL (5-5, 2.00 ERA, 68 K) 1-time
Ryan Dempster, CHC (3-3, 2.11 ERA, 66 K) 3-time
James McDonald, PIT (6-3, 2.19 ERA, 83 K) 1-time
Wade Miley, ARI (9-3, 2.19 ERA, 64 K) 1-time
Johnny Cueto, CIN (9-3, 2.21 ERA, 76 K) 1-time
Matt Cain, SF (9-2, 2.27 ERA, 107 K) 3-time
RP: Craig Kimbrel, ATL (21 SV, 1.33 ERA, 44 K) 2-time
Santiago Casilla, SF (20 SV, 2.79 ERA, 27 K) 1-time
Joel Hanrahan, PIT (19 SV, 2.25 ERA, 34 K) 2-time
Tyler Clippard, WSH (12 SV, 1.95 ERA, 39 K) 2-time
Craig Stammen, WSH (1.42 ERA, 38 IP, 39 K) 1-time
Players per Team:
St. Louis Cardinals - 4(1 starter)
Arizona Diamondbacks - 4
San Francisco Giants - 4
Cincinnati Reds - 3(2)
Pittsburgh Pirates - 3(1)
Washington Nationals - 3
New York Mets - 2(2)
Chicago Cubs - 2(1)
Colorado Rockies - 2(1)
Atlanta Braves - 2
Milwaukee Brewers - 1(1)
Philadelphia Phillies - 1(1)
Houston Astros - 1
Los Angeles Dodgers - 1
Miami Marlins - 1
San Diego Padres - 1
Come back next week for my June Awards.
American League:
Starters:
CATCHER: Joe Mauer, MIN (.316 AVG, 3 HR, 33 RBI) 5-time - Joe has had a good comeback year and is leading all AL catchers in batting average. It doesn't hurt that catcher has been a weak position in the AL so far this year, either.
FIRST BASE: Paul Konerko, CWS (.342 AVG, 13 HR, 39 RBI) 6-time - Paul is having another amazing year, and just never seems to age, as he is hitting well over .300 with solid power numbers for the surprisingly good White Sox this year.
SECOND BASE: Robinson Cano, NYY (.299 AVG, 16 HR, 36 RBI) 3-time - Like Joe and Paul, Robinson is at a position that is pretty weak in the American League this year, and therefore has little competition. So Cano's very good season that is All-Star worthy most years but not starter worthy, is starter worthy this year.
THIRD BASE: Adrian Beltre, TEX (.323 AVG, 13 HR, 48 RBI) 3-time - Beltre has been the best player at third base for a while now, and this one is a very strong position this year, with Miguel Cabrera and Mark Trumbo both having great years as well. Adrian is hitting well over .300 and has very, very good power numbers.
SHORTSTOP: Elvis Andrus, TEX (.302 AVG, 1 HR, 29 RBI) 2-time - Despite Jeter having another very good year, Elvis slightly edges him out as the best shortstop so far this year, due to a slight RBI lead and more defensive range and ability.
DESIGNATED HITTER: Edwin Encarnacion, TOR (.282 AVG, 21 HR, 50 RBI) 1-time - Edwin seems to have finally put all of his talent together, and in a contract year, too. He has the best power numbers of all DH's, and a solid average to go along with them.
OUTFIELD: Josh Hamilton, TEX (.319 AVG, 22 HR, 64 RBI) 5-time - The best player in baseball through 2 months, even a miserable June for Josh hasn't been able to bump him from a starting spot. Josh still has a sizeable RBI lead and is right around the top in home runs, while keeping his average well above .300.
OUTFIELD: Adam Jones, BAL (.300 AVG, 19 HR, 40 RBI) 2-time - Adam has played a key role in the Orioles being the biggest surprise team in baseball so far, with his .300 average and top 10 home run total.
OUTFIELD: Mike Trout, LAA (.338 AVG, 7 HR, 29 RBI) 1-time - Unfortunately, Mike has turned the Angels season around. When he was called up, the Angels were doing pitifully, but since then Trout has been a force at the plate and in the outfield, and the Angels have been on fire.
PITCHER: Chris Sale, CWS (8-2, 2.24 ERA, 89 K) 1-time - Sale leads the AL in ERA, is 2 wins away from the lead in that category, and has a solid K/per9. He definitely deserves to start this year's All-Star game.
Reserves:
C: AJ Pierzynski, CWS (.288 AVG, 12 HR, 41 RBI) 3-time
1B: Prince Fielder, DET (.304 AVG, 11 HR, 45 RBI) 4-time
Chris Davis, BAL (.272 AVG, 12 HR, 31 RBI) 1-time
2B: Jason Kipnis, CLE (.276 AVG, 11 HR, 41 RBI) 1-time
Ian Kinsler, TEX (.268 AVG, 7 HR, 35 RBI) 3-time
3B: Miguel Cabrera, DET (.301 AVG, 15 HR, 56 RBI) 7-time
Mark Trumbo, LAA (.316 AVG, 17 HR, 49 RBI) 1-time
Kyle Seager, SEA (.262 AVG, 10 HR, 45 RBI) 1-time
SS: Derek Jeter, NYY (.305 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI) 13-time
Asdrubal Cabrera, CLE (.296 AVG, 9 HR, 33 RBI) 2-time
DH: David Ortiz, BOS (.300 AVG, 18 HR, 49 RBI) 7-time
Billy Butler, KC (.295 AVG, 14 HR, 44 RBI) 1-time
OF: Josh Willingham, MIN (.278 AVG, 15 HR, 49 RBI) 1-time
Nelson Cruz, TEX (.262 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI) 2-time
Jose Bautista, TOR (.238 AVG, 23 HR, 55 RBI) 3-time
SP: Jered Weaver, LAA (7-1, 2.40 ERA, 60 K) 3-time
CJ Wilson, LAA (8-4, 2.44 ERA, 79 K) 2-time
Justin Verlander, DET (8-4, 2.52 ERA, 113 K) 5-time
Brandon McCarthy, OAK (6-3, 2.54 ERA, 52 K) 1-time
David Price, TB (10-4, 2.95 ERA, 90 K) 3-time
Matt Harrison, TEX (10-3, 3.24 ERA, 58 K) 1-time
RP: Jim Johnson, BAL (22 SV, 1.10 ERA, 20 K) 1-time
Fernando Rodney, TB (21 SV, 1.07 ERA, 33 K) 1-time
Joe Nathan, TEX (16 SV, 2.05 ERA, 37 K) 5-time
Ernesto Frieri, LAA (9 SV, 0.00 ERA, 38 K) 1-time
Robbie Ross, TEX (6-0, 1.13 ERA, 32 K) 1-time
Players per Team:
Texas Rangers - 8(3 starters)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 5(1)
Chicago White Sox - 3(2)
Baltimore Orioles - 3(1)
Detroit Tigers - 3
Minnesota Twins - 2(1)
New York Yankees - 2(1)
Cleveland Indians - 2
Tampa Bay Rays - 2
Toronto Blue Jays - 1(1)
Boston Red Sox - 1
Kansas City Royals - 1
Oakland Athletics - 1
Seattle Mariners - 1
National League:
Starters:
CATCHER: Carlos Ruiz, PHI (.348 AVG, 9 HR, 39 RBI) 1-time - Carlos has had a big breakout year, and has been about the only thing going right for the Phillies so far this year, hitting near .350 with a good amount of RBIs and HRs.
FIRST BASE: Joey Votto, CIN (.359 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI) 3-time - Votto has become far and away the best player in baseball over the past month, as he has absolutely caught fire, and is now hitting near .360 with good power numbers.
SECOND BASE: Brandon Phillips, CIN (.283 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI) 3-time - Brandon is another Reds player who is having a great season after signing a big extension earlier this year. He is currently near the top among all NL 2B in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
THIRD BASE: David Wright, NYM (.360 AVG, 8 HR, 41 RBI) 6-time - Hitting near .400 at the end of May, Wright, like Josh Hamilton, has come back down to earth a bit in June, but is still no doubt deserving to start the All-Star game.
SHORTSTOP: Starlin Castro, CHC (.304 AVG, 6 HR, 38 RBI) 2-time - Starlin is on an absolutely awful team, and is really the only bright spot in their future. He has upped his power some this year to go along with his brilliant contact ability and defense.
DESIGNATED HITTER: Ryan Braun, MIL (.319 AVG, 20 HR, 52 RBI) 5-time - Even though he took PEDs and is a cheater who doesn't deserve to make the All-Star game, using PEDs has not kept people off All-Star rosters in the past, so his stats put him on the team.
OUTFIELD: Carlos Beltran, STL (.308 AVG, 20 HR, 56 RBI) 7-time - Beltran has filled the shoes of Pujols pretty nicely in the Cardinals lineup, leads the NL in home runs and RBIs and is no question All-Star starter worthy.
OUTFIELD: Carlos Gonzalez, COL (.328 AVG, 17 HR, 52 RBI) 1-time - CarGo is one of the best players in baseball, and has done nothing but solidify that this year with his Triple Crown type numbers (although he leads none of the three categories).
OUTFIELD: Andrew McCutchen, PIT (.340 AVG, 13 HR, 45 RBI) 2-time - McCutchen made the All-Star team for the first time last year, and has done nothing but improve. So far this year he has a stellar .340 batting average along with some very solid power numbers.
PITCHER: RA Dickey, NYM (11-1, 2.31 ERA, 106 K) 1-time - RA Dickey has absolutely dominated National League lineups with his knuckleball so far this year, and he now leads the NL in wins, is in the top 3 in K's, and in the top 10 in ERA.
Reserves:
C: Buster Posey, SF (.295 AVG, 10 HR, 40 RBI) 1-time
Yadier Molina, STL (.318 AVG, 10 HR, 39 RBI) 4-time
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, ARI (.290 AVG, 10 HR, 32 RBI) 1-time
Bryan LaHair, CHC (.286 AVG, 13 HR, 28 RBI) 1-time
2B: Aaron Hill, ARI (.291 AVG, 10 HR, 35 RBI) 2-time
Jose Altuve, HOU (.309 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI) 1-time
Omar Infante, MIA (.290 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI) 2-time
3B: David Freese, STL (.279 AVG, 13 HR, 46 RBI) 1-time
Chase Headley, SD (.269 AVG, 7 HR, 35 RBI) 1-time
SS: Ian Desmond, WSH (.263 AVG, 11 HR, 36 RBI) 1-time
Troy Tulowitzki, COL (.287 AVG, 8 HR, 27 RBI) 3-time
OF: Andre Ethier, LAD (.294 AVG, 10 HR, 55 RBI) 3-time
Jason Kubel, ARI (.299 AVG, 10 HR, 46 RBI) 1-time
Matt Holliday, STL (.299 AVG, 12 HR, 47 RBI) 6-time
Melky Cabrera, SF (.351 AVG, 6 HR, 35 RBI) 1-time
SP: Brandon Beachy, ATL (5-5, 2.00 ERA, 68 K) 1-time
Ryan Dempster, CHC (3-3, 2.11 ERA, 66 K) 3-time
James McDonald, PIT (6-3, 2.19 ERA, 83 K) 1-time
Wade Miley, ARI (9-3, 2.19 ERA, 64 K) 1-time
Johnny Cueto, CIN (9-3, 2.21 ERA, 76 K) 1-time
Matt Cain, SF (9-2, 2.27 ERA, 107 K) 3-time
RP: Craig Kimbrel, ATL (21 SV, 1.33 ERA, 44 K) 2-time
Santiago Casilla, SF (20 SV, 2.79 ERA, 27 K) 1-time
Joel Hanrahan, PIT (19 SV, 2.25 ERA, 34 K) 2-time
Tyler Clippard, WSH (12 SV, 1.95 ERA, 39 K) 2-time
Craig Stammen, WSH (1.42 ERA, 38 IP, 39 K) 1-time
Players per Team:
St. Louis Cardinals - 4(1 starter)
Arizona Diamondbacks - 4
San Francisco Giants - 4
Cincinnati Reds - 3(2)
Pittsburgh Pirates - 3(1)
Washington Nationals - 3
New York Mets - 2(2)
Chicago Cubs - 2(1)
Colorado Rockies - 2(1)
Atlanta Braves - 2
Milwaukee Brewers - 1(1)
Philadelphia Phillies - 1(1)
Houston Astros - 1
Los Angeles Dodgers - 1
Miami Marlins - 1
San Diego Padres - 1
Come back next week for my June Awards.
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