2010 MLB All Star Rosters: Top 10 National League Snubs

Every Summer there is a great deal of controversy surrounding who was left off the MLB All-Star rosters.

This year is no different, as the National League roster is littered with controversial selections. Players like Omar Infante, Yadier Molina, and Michael Bourn have all had fine seasons, but there are many analysts who believe they could be easily replaced by players who were left off of the roster.

Here are the top 10 snubs from the National League roster this year.

10. Aubrey Huff

It's very hard to argue against who will be representing the National League first baseman this year.

Albert Pujols is one of the best players in the game today, and Adrian Gonzlaez is very deserving of his position on the team as well. Ryan Howard is once again very worthy is his All-Star recognition this season.

If there was more room on the roster, Huff would certainly be a fine addition for the National League.

He has been the best hitter for the Giants all season long, hitting .288 with to 15 HRs and 47 RBI thus far. Huff leads the Giants in all of those categories, in addition to runs scored (46) and OPS (.900).

Huff may not measure up to Pujols, Howard, or Gonzalez, but he has had a strong season that should not be overlooked.

9. Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez is one of five players who fans can vote into the All-Star game during this week's Final Vote.

The Rockies' center-fielder has hit .295 to start this year, in addition to 14 HRs and 52 RBI.

Gonzalez can certainly make a case to be playing next Tuesday in Anaheim over Michael Bourn of Houston, who is hitting .260 with one HR and 20 RBI. Gonzales also has better power numbers than Marlon Byrd of the Cubs and Matt Holliday from St. Louis.

If Gonzalez gets voted in by the fans, it would be smart of Charlie Manuel to use him in the game over some of the outfielders who are already on the roster.

8. Heath Bell

The Padres' closer leads the National League in saves, but he will not be playing for the National League in Anaheim.

Bell has collected 23 saves to go along with a 1.72 ERA and 49 strikeouts. He has been particularly good of late, having not given up a run in his last eight appearances.

Bell may not have the most impressive WHIP at 1.34, but with a 4-0 record to go along with his save numbers he has proven he can get the job done for the best pitching staff in the National League.

7. Josh Willingham

The Nationals' left-fielder will not be a part of next week's All-star game in Anaheim, but he deserves to be.

Willingham has hit .281 to go along with 15 HRs and 46 RBI. He also ranks second in the NL in walks with 53, which has helped him to also rank second in OBP at .413.

Similar to Gonzalez of the Rockies, Willingham has a very strong case to be an All-Star over the likes of Michael Bourn and Marlon Byrd.

Willingham also has a strong case to be on the Final Vote ballot over his teammate, Ryan Zimmermann. The Nationals' third baseman trails Willingham in HR, RBI and OBP.

6. Miguel Olivo

It's no secret that the fans and players made some questionable decisions in regards to the catcher's position this year.

Yadier Molina was voted by the fans to be the starting catcher despite only hitting .229 with three HRs and 31 RBI.

Brian McCann was voted in by the players, and he does have much healthier numbers than Molina. McCann has hit .265 with 10 HR and 34 RBI.

Statistically, Olivo is better than each of the National League's catchers.

He is hitting .307 with 11 HR and 39 RBI and also leads all NL catchers in batting average, homers, slugging percentage (.538) and OPS (.901).

5. Jaime Garcia

The rookie southpaw from St. Louis has had a sensational season so far.

Garcia has a 2.10 ERA, which is second best in the National League and better than Ubaldo Jimenez.

Batters are hitting only .220 against him, and lefties are only hitting .190. Over 94 innings, Garica has racked up 77 strikeouts with only 39 walks.

Garcia may deserve to be in Anaheim, but it will always be difficult to justify any pitcher going instead of guys like Roy Halladay and Ubaldo Jimenez this year.

4. Colby Rasmus

Rasmus is another young Cardinals player who got snubbed from this year's National league roster.

The center-fielder from St. Louis is hitting .278 in addition to 40 RBI and an impressive 16 HR.

I have already outlined in previous slides why other outifelders deserve to be in the game over Marlon Byrd and Michael Bourne, and Rasmus has the same argument.

Rasmus ranks in the top 10 among all NL hitters in homers, slugging percentage (.547) and OPS (.916).

Rasmus still bats .255 against left-handed pitching, so he could be used against lefties or right-handers in the all-star game.

3. Mat Latos

It's a crime that there is not one Padres pitcher on the National League's roster, considering they lead the NL in ERA at 3.05.

Latos is the best pitcher on the best pitching staff in the NL, and he deserves to be in Anaheim.

Latos is sporting a 2.62 currently with nine wins, 91 strikeouts and a 0.94 WHIP. Although every pitcher on the NL roster deserves to be there, Latos does have a strong argument on why he should be included over Chris Carpenter, who has a 3.16 ERA this season.

2. Billy Wagner

It's very tough to understand why Wagner did not make the final NL roster this year.

He is arguably the best closer in the league, as hitters are batting only .165 against him. Lefties are only hitting .083 against Wagner. And while he may only have 17 saves in 2010, he has struck out 52 hitters over 33.1 innings while walking 12, and has surrendered only one run in his last 10 appearances.

Not bad for a guy who is in his 15th year in the Majors.

1. Joey Votto

This is by far the most shocking omission from the National League roster. Votto has been on absolute terror in 2010.

The Reds' first baseman has hit .312 to go along with 19 HRs and 57 RBI. He ranks in the top three of all NL hitters in slugging percentage (.572), homers, OBP (.412) and OPS (.984).

Not only should Votto be on the team, he might be the MVP of the National League so far.

I've already mentioned the fact the the NL is loaded at first base with Pujols, Gonzalez and Howard, but Votto definitely deserves to be there.

Fortunately, Votto can still be voted in by the fans in this week's Final Vote. If there is one person any National League fan should vote for to improve their team, it should be Votto.