2011 MLB All-Star Voting: NL Position Leaders

The MLB All-Star teams will be announced on July 3rd, but until then, it is uncertain who will make the teams. Players are chosen by fan voting, which means that the best player does not always make it.

Fan favorites get voted in when they occasionally don't deserve it, and players who are having outstanding years occasionally miss out.

Here are the leaders of the National League All-Star voting as of June 20. To see the American League voting, check here.

Catcher: Brian McCann (2,301,252 Votes)

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HOUSTON - JUNE 12: Catcher Brian McCann #16 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after Jason Michaels #4 of the Houston Astros was called safe at first base on a close call at Minute Maid Park on June 12, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images

The Braves catcher is having an outstanding year so far this season. He is hitting .297 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. He is leading all National League catchers with a 2.4 WAR.

At the moment, Yadier Molina (1,836,490 votes) is McCann's strongest competition. With Buster Posey injured, it appears that McCann will have no problem being selected as the NL representative at catcher.

First Base: Albert Pujols (2,806,864 Votes)

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ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 18: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals follows through on a one run double against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium on June 18, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

With the recent injury to Pujols, he definitely will not be playing in the All-Star Game. However, he may still be selected by the fans. If that were to occur, the player receiving the second most votes for first base would represent the National League.

At the moment, that player is Joey Votto (2,270,211 votes). However, Prince Fielder (2,066,327 votes) is right on Votto's tail. Both players are having outstanding years and either would be a great choice for the NL All-Star team.

Second Base: Brandon Phillips (2,286,378 Votes)

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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 17: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double to right center field during against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 17, 2011 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cincinnati

Phillips is having a good season, but right now he is not the best second baseman in the National League. He has hit .276 with five home runs and 36 RBI, but his numbers have been bested by Rickie Weeks.

Weeks (2,094,502 votes) is having an outstanding first half. His 14 home runs lead NL second baseman, and he also has an impressive .288 batting average. Weeks' 3.3 WAR is well above the 1.8 WAR that Phillips has posted this year.

Shortstop: Troy Tulowitzki (2,385,991 Votes)

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies fields a gound ball and throws out the runner against the Detroit Tigers at Coors Field on June 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Tigers defeated the Rockies 9-1. (Photo by Doug

Tulowitzki is having a great year in his own right, but he should not be representing the National League in the All-Star Game. Right now, Jose Reyes (1,972,820 votes) has been one of the most valuable players in baseball, and he is sitting over 400,000 votes behind Tulowitzki.

Just take a look at their numbers: Reyes leads the National League with 103 hits, a .341 batting average and 4.2 WAR. He is also second in the NL with 26 stolen bases. Tulowitzki has 13 home runs and 46 RBI, but only a .276 batting average.

Third Base: Placido Polanco (2,599,925 Votes)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 06: Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a one-run single during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on June 6, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

This season, injuries to Ryan Zimmerman and David Wright have made the National League weak at third base. That is still no reason for Polanco to have over a one million vote advantage over his nearest competitor, Chipper Jones (1,558,895 votes). This is clearly a case of Phillies fans getting out and voting.

Polanco is batting .295 on the year with four home runs and 38 RBI. Right now, Polanco is deserving of a spot on the NL All-Star team given how the rest of the NL third baseman have performed, but he does not deserve a lead this big.

Outfield: Ryan Braun (3,034,057 Votes)

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a single against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Braun is currently the leading vote-getter in the National League. He has put together another great first half, and there is a chance that he is on the way to a 30/30 season.

With a .310 average, 15 home runs and 16 stolen bases, Braun has 3.4 WAR this year. He has continually shown why he is one of the best players in baseball.

Outfielder: Lance Berkman (2,562,428)

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HOUSTON - JUNE 09: Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 9, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Fat Elvis is back. After struggling last season, Berkman has returned to form and is putting together an outstanding year.

Berkman's 17 home runs are already three more than he hit last season. He is also closing in on his run and RBI totals from last year and should eclipse those numbers before the All-Star break.

There are a few players who may be more deserving of an All-Star bid then Berkman.

Outfielder: Matt Holliday (2,390,118 Votes)

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals runs after hitting the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 9-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cardinals fans have been voting in large numbers and have helped Holliday receive the third most votes of any NL outfielder.

Even though he has missed time this year due to his appendectomy, Holliday has had a good year. Through 48 games, Holliday has eight home runs and 38 RBI. He is also batting an impressive .347 on the year.

As was mentioned with Lance Berkman, there are some players who also may be more deserving than Holliday. Matt Kemp (2,062,667 votes), Andrew McCutchen and Shane Victorino (1,357,115 votes) are all having outstanding season, but they have all been overlooked by many voters.