What the 2011 MLB All Star Rosters Should Be

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Mike Anderson
(Correspondent) on June 23, 2011

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The 2011 season has been one of parity.  As of June 23, 2011 only one division (NL East) has a team that is in first place by more than 2 games.

The All Star Game should represent who are the best players from each team, not who the most popular players are.  Since the game decides home-field for the World Series (when will they rectify that ridiculous decision?) and since there are so many teams that have a chance this year, then it is extremely important to make sure the best players play. 

In my opinion this is who should be playing in the 2011 all star game.  I took the basic rules for the rosters into account, 34 players per roster, with at least one player from each team.  Each roster usually has about eight starting pitchers and five relief pitchers, so I stuck with that as well.

I'm sure things might change in the next few weeks, but this slideshow is written as of June 23rd. Also all stats are through June 22nd.

Just Missed the Cut

DETROIT - JUNE 12: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 12, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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These guys just missed the cut, do you think they deserve it more than the players I picked?

PS: I left Pujols off the roster and list because he won't be able to play.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

C- Yadier Molina

1B- Todd Helton

SS- Jimmy Rollins

SS- Stephen Drew

3B- Aramis Ramirez

OF- Chris Young

OF- Carlos Beltran

OF- Hunter Pence

OF- Andre Ethier

OF- Mike Stanton

SP- Jaime Garcia

SP- Shawn Marcum

SP- Tommy Hanson

SP- Tim Lincecum

RP- John Axford

RP- Huston Street

RP- Craig Kimbrel

RP- Ryan Madson

RP- Francisco Cordero

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

C- A.J. Pierzynski

1B- Mark Teixeira

1B/DH- Adam Lind

2B- Howard Kendrick

SS- Alexei Ramirez

SS- Yunel Escobar

SS- Elvin Andrus

3B- Adrian Beltre

OF- Carlos Quentin

OF- Melky Cabrera

OF- Ben Zobrist

OF- Ichiro Suzuki

DH- Michael Young

DH- Victor Martinez

SP- Felix Hernandez

SP- David Price

SP- Jon Lester

SP- Dan Haren

SP- Alexi Ogando

RP- Sergio Santos

RP- Al Alburquerque

NL Reserve Catcher: Miguel Montero

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 14: Miguel Montero #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a three run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on June 14, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chr
Christian Petersen/Getty Images

AVG: .279

HITS: 63

DOUBLES: 20

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 8

RBI: 37

SB: 0

OBP: .356

SLG: .473

OPS: .829

NL Reserve First Baseman: Gaby Sanchez

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 13: First baseman Gaby Sanchez #15 gets a hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sun Life Stadium on June 13, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
Marc Serota/Getty Images

AVG: .302

HITS: 86

DOUBLES: 18

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 13

RBI: 45

SB: 0

OBP: .377

SLG: .502

OPS: .879

NL Reserve First Baseman: Ryan Howard

SEATTLE - JUNE 18: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a RBI sacrifice fly in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 18, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

AVG: .261

HITS: 72

DOUBLES: 17

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 16

RBI: 61

SB: 0

OBP: .357

SLG: .504

OPS: .861

NL Reserve Second Baseman: Brandon Phillips

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
John Grieshop/Getty Images

AVG: .282

HITS: 82

DOUBLES: 15

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 5

RBI: 37

SB: 4

OBP: .338

SLG: .385

OPS: .722

NL Reserve Shorstop: Troy Tulowitzki

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
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

AVG: .274

HITS: 78

DOUBLES: 18

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 13

RBI: 49

SB: 6

OBP: .338

SLG: .488

OPS: .825

NL Reserve Shortstop: Starlin Castro

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 20: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .322

HITS: 99

DOUBLES: 21

TRIPLES: 5

HOME RUNS: 2

RBI: 36

SB: 10

OBP: .352

SLG: .443

OPS: .795

NL Reserve Third Baseman: Chipper Jones

HOUSTON - JUNE 10: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves hits a home run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 10, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Bob Levey/Getty Images

AVG: .263

HITS: 63

DOUBLES: 19

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 7

RBI: 41

SB:1

OBP: .354

SLG: .438

OPS: .791

NL Reserve Outfielder: Justin Upton

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 14: Justin Upton #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a single against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on June 14, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Peters
Christian Petersen/Getty Images

AVG: .304

HITS: 86

DOUBLES: 21

TRIPLES: 3

HOME RUNS: 12

RBI: 39

SB: 13

OBP: .384

SLG: .527

OPS: .910

NL Reserve Outfielder: Andrew McCutchen

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 18: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of their game on June 18, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Pirates 5-1. (Photo by
David Maxwell/Getty Images

AVG: .289

HITS: 78

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 37

SB: 14

OBP: .393

SLG: .474

OPS: .867

NL Reserve Outfielder: Jay Bruce

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 18: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds singles to right field during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 18, 2011 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-0
John Grieshop/Getty Images

AVG: .277

HITS: 77

DOUBLES: 12

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 17

RBI: 49

SB: 6

OBP: .348

SLG: .511

OPS: .859

NL Reserve Outfielder: Carlos Gonzalez

DENVER, CO - JUNE 17: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies watches his hit during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Coors Field on June 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images

AVG: .281

HITS: 78

DOUBLES: 15

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 43

SB: 11

OBP: .341

SLG: .450

OPS: .790

NL Reserve Outfielder: Michael Bourn

HOUSTON - JUNE 15: Michael Bourn #21 of the Houston Astros steals third base in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park on June 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Bob Levey/Getty Images

AVG: .284

HITS: 84

DOUBLES: 19

TRIPLES: 5

HOME RUNS: 1

RBI: 25

SB: 32

OBP: .353

SLG: .392

OPS: .744

NL Reserve Pitcher: Cliff Lee

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 22: Starter Cliff Lee #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on June 22, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

RECORD: 8-5

ERA: 2.87

STRIKEOUTS: 114

WHIP: 1.115

NL Reserve Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 20: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers thorws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers on June 20, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

RECORD: 7-3

ERA: 3.01

STRIKEOUTS: 117

WHIP: 1.059

NL Reserve Pitcher: Cole Hamels

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 14: Starting pitcher Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the game against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on June 14, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Ima
Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

RECORD: 9-3

ERA: 2.51

STRIKEOUTS: 103

WHIP: 0.933

NL Reserve Pitcher: Ian Kennedy

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 22: Starting pitcher Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 22, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Ed Zurga/Getty Images

RECORD: 8-2

ERA: 2.90

STRIKEOUTS: 89

WHIP: 1.086

NL Reserve Pitcher: Anibal Sanchez

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 20: Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Florida Marlins pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Sun Life Stadium on June 20, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

RECORD: 6-1

ERA: 2.90

STRIKEOUTS: 101

WHIP: 1.128

NL Reserve Pitcher: Jhoulys Chacin

DENVER, CO - JUNE 10: Starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin #45 of the Colorado Rockies delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on June 10, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

RECORD: 8-4

ERA: 2.71

STRIKEOUTS: 88

WHIP: 1.084

NL Reserve Pitcher: Jair Jurrjens

ATLANTA - JUNE 19: Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Texas Rangers at Turner Field on June 19, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

RECORD: 9-3

ERA: 2.11

STRIKEOUTS: 53

WHIP: 1.138

NL Reserve Pitcher: Brian Wilson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 23: Brian Wilson #38 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Minnesota Twins at AT&T Park on June 23, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

SAVES: 20

ERA: 2.45

STRIKEOUTS: 33

WHIP: 1.424

NL Reserve Pitcher: Drew Storen

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 12: Drew Storen #22 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 12, 2011 in San Diego, California. The Nationals won 2-0. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty
Denis Poroy/Getty Images

SAVES: 18

ERA: 2.35

STRIKEOUTS: 31

WHIP: 0.965

NL Reserve Pitcher: Jonny Venters

ATLANTA - JUNE 21: Jonny Venters #39 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Turner Field on June 21, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

HOLDS: 15

ERA: 0.57

STRIKEOUTS: 50

WHIP: 0.824

NL Reserve Pitcher: Heath Bell

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 7: Heath Bell #21 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on June 7, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Denis Poroy/Getty Images

SAVES: 19

ERA: 2.70

STRIKEOUTS: 24

WHIP: 1.133

NL Reserve Pitcher: Joel Hanrahan

PITTSBURGH - JUNE 22: Joel Hanrahan #52 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the game on June 22, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Jared Wickerham/Getty Images

SAVES: 20

ERA: 1.31

STRIKEOUTS: 30

WHIP: 0.961

AL Reserve Catcher: Carlos Santana

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 20: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians connects for a single against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field on June 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Santana also had a home run in Cleveland's 8-7 loss to Colorado. (Photo by
Jamie Sabau/Getty Images

AVG: .232

HITS: 55

DOUBLES: 13

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 31

SB: 3

OBP: .360

SLG: .414

OPS: .773

AL Reserve First Baseman: Miguel Cabrera

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 16: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers hits an RBI single in the fifth inning while playing the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 6-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Ima
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

AVG: .327

HITS: 84

DOUBLES: 20

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 15

RBI: 50

SB: 1

OBP: .449

SLG: .580

OPS: 1.028

AL Reserve First Baseman: Paul Konerko

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 22: Paul Konerko #14 of the Chicago White Sox hits the ball against the Chicago Cubs at U.S. Cellular Field on June 22, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cubs 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .327

HITS: 89

DOUBLES: 12

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 21

RBI: 59

SB: 1

OBP: .398

SLG: .603

OPS: 1.001

AL Reserve Second Baseman: Dustin Pedroia

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 03: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox turns the double play in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics on June 3, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Elsa/Getty Images

AVG: .274

HITS: 76

DOUBLES: 14

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 6

RBI: 33

SB: 13

OBP: .390

SLG: .397

OPS: .788

AL Reserve Shortstop: Jhonny Peralta

DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Shortstop Jhonny Peralta #27 of the Detroit Tigers throws out a runner against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Tigers defeated the Rockies 9-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

AVG: .298

HITS: 71

DOUBLES: 12

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 11

RBI: 40

SB: 0

OBP: .351

SLG: .504

OPS: .855

AL Reserve Third Baseman: Kevin Youkilis

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Kevin Youkillis #20 of the Boston Red Sox knocks in two runs in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on June 17, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Jim Rogash/Getty Images

AVG: .279

HITS: 69

DOUBLES: 21

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 11

RBI: 53

SB: 1

OBP: .395

SLG: .506

OPS: .901

AL Reserve Outfielder: Alex Gordon

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 18: Alex Gordon #4 connects with a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on June 18, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
Jeff Curry/Getty Images

AVG: .288

HITS: 84

DOUBLES: 22

TRIPLES: 4

HOME RUNS: 9

RBI: 43

SB: 5

OBP: .356

SLG: .483

OPS: .839

AL Reserve Outfielder: Brennan Boesch

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 15: Brennan Boesch #26 of the Detroit Tigers hits a solo home run in the first inning during a MLB game against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 15, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Cleveland won 6-4 (Photo by Dave Reginek/Get
Dave Reginek/Getty Images

AVG: .300

HITS: 78

DOUBLES: 18

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 38

SB: 3

OBP: .359

SLG: .485

OPS: .843

AL Reserve Outfielder: Adam Jones

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 29: Adam Jones #10 of the Baltimore Orioles in action against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 29, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

AVG: .293

HITS: 80

DOUBLES: 13

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 11

RBI: 43

SB: 5

OBP: .336

SLG: .469

OPS: .804

AL Reserve Outfielder: Matt Joyce

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - MAY 21: Matt Joyce #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a catch during a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on May 21, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

AVG: .309

HITS: 69

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 36

SB: 4

OBP: .372

SLG: .534

OPS: .905

AL Reserve Outfielder: Carlos Quentin

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 06: Carlos Quentin #20 of the Chicago White Sox hits the ball against the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field on June 6, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Mariners 3-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .258

HITS: 66

DOUBLES: 21

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 17

RBI: 48

SB: 1

OBP: .358

SLG: .535

OPS: .892

AL Reserve Utility: Michael Cuddyer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 17: Michael Cuddyer #5 of the Minnesota Twins gets an RBI double against the San Diego Padres in the first inning on June 17, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

AVG: .283

HITS: 72

DOUBLES: 13

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 10

RBI: 29

SB: 7

OBP: .346

SLG: .453

OPS: .799

AL Reserve Pitcher: Jered Weaver

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 20: Jared Weaver #36 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches during a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on June 20, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

RECORD: 9-4

ERA: 2.01

STRIKEOUTS: 102

WHIP: 0.920

AL Reserve Pitcher: James Shields

ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 23: Starting pitcher James Shields #33 of of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 23, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Jamie Squire/Getty Images

RECORD: 7-4

ERA: 2.40

STRIKEOUTS: 108

WHIP: 1.003

AL Reserve Pitcher: Josh Beckett

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 09: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the New York Yankees on June 9, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Nick Laham/Getty Images

RECORD: 6-2

ERA: 1.86

STRIKEOUTS: 79

WHIP: 0.924

AL Reserve Pitcher: C.J. Wilson

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 21: C.J. Wilson #36 of the Texas Rangers throws the first pitch of the game against the Houston Astros at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 21, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Rick Yeatts/Getty Images

RECORD: 7-3

ERA: 3.17

STRIKEOUTS: 97

WHIP: 1.229

AL Reserve Pitcher: C.C. Sabathia

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 19, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

RECORD: 9-4

ERA: 3.39

STRIKEOUTS: 84

WHIP: 1.237

AL Reserve Pitcher: Gio Gonzalez

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 16: Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Kansas City Royals at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 16, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

RECORD: 6-5

ERA: 2.59

STRIKEOUTS: 90

WHIP: 1.298

AL Reserve Pitcher: Michael Pineda

SEATTLE - JUNE 17: Starting pitcher Michael Pineda #36 of the Seattle Mariners throws against the Philadelphia Phillies at Safeco Field on June 17, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

RECORD: 7-4

ERA: 2.64

STRIKEOUTS: 85

WHIP: 1.026

AL Reserve Pitcher: Jose Valverde

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 16: Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers throws a ninth inning pitch while playing the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 6-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

SAVES: 17

ERA: 2.61

STRIKEOUTS: 32

WHIP: 1.258

AL Reserve Pitcher: Mariano Rivera

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 22: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitches the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 22, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Yankees defeated the Reds 4-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Imag
Joe Robbins/Getty Images

SAVES: 19

ERA: 1.84

STRIKEOUTS: 23

WHIP: 1.023

AL Reserve Pitcher: Chris Perez

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 19: Chris Perez #54 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during their game on June 19, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Pirates 5-2 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxw
David Maxwell/Getty Images

SAVES: 18

ERA: 2.54

STRIKEOUTS: 20

WHIP: 1.235

AL Reserve Pitcher: Jordan Walden

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 29: Jordan Walden #51 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of their game on May 29, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Angels defeated the Twins 6-5. (Photo by
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

SAVES: 17

ERA: 2.45

STRIKEOUTS: 38

WHIP: 1.212

AL Reserve Pitcher: Kyle Farnsworth

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 06: Kyle Farnsworth #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in relief in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during their MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 6, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Victor D
Victor Decolongon/Getty Images

SAVES: 15

ERA: 2.17

STRIKEOUTS: 20

WHIP: 0.862

NL Starting Catcher: Brian McCann

ATLANTA - JUNE 21: Brian McCann #16 of the Atlanta Braves hits against the Toronto Blue Jays at Turner Field on June 21, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

AVG: .305

HITS: 74

DOUBLES: 14

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 13

RBI: 43

SB: 2

OBP: .380

SLG: .523

OPS: .903

NL Starting First Baseman: Prince Fielder

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Prince Fielder #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers connects for a home run against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 19, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Jim Rogash/Getty Images

AVG: .306

HITS: 81

DOUBLES: 18

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 20

RBI: 63

SB: 0

OBP: .426

SLG: .608

OPS: 1.033

NL Starting Second Baseman: Rickie Weeks

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Rickie Weeks #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws to 1st base against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .287

HITS: 88

DOUBLES: 19

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 14

RBI: 32

SB: 7

OBP: .356

SLG: .498

OPS: .854

NL Starting Shortstop: Jose Reyes

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during their game on June 18, 2011 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/G
Al Bello/Getty Images

AVG: .335

HITS: 105

DOUBLES: 20

TRIPLES: 13

HOME RUNS: 3

RBI: 29

SB: 26

OBP: .381

SLG: .511

OPS: .892

NL Starting Third Baseman: Placido Polanco

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 15: Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws the ball toward first base against the Florida Marlins the Phillies would win in the bottom of the 10th during game two of a day night double header at Citizens Bank Park on
Len Redkoles/Getty Images

AVG: .292

HITS: 82

DOUBLES: 10

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 4

RBI: 39

SB: 3

OBP: .341

SLG: .370

OPS: .711

NL Starting Outfielder: Matt Kemp

DENVER, CO - JUNE 09: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo homerun off of starting pitcher Juan Nicasio of the Colorado Rockies to deep center field to give the Dodger a 1-0 lead in the second inning at Coors Field on June 9, 2011 in Denv
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

AVG: .328

HITS: 89

DOUBLES: 15

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 20

RBI: 58

SB: 21

OBP: .420

SLG: .620

OPS: 1.040

NL Starting Outfielder: Ryan Braun

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers prepares to bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .309

HITS: 86

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 3

HOME RUNS: 15

RBI: 54

SB: 16

OBP: .395

SLG: .550

OPS: .945

NL Starting Outfielder: Lance Berkman

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 3: Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on June 3, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

AVG: .307

HITS: 66

DOUBLES: 11

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 17

RBI: 51

SB: 0

OBP: .418

SLG: .595

OPS: 1.013

NL Starting DH: Joey Votto

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 12: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on June 12, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

AVG: .318

HITS: 87

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 9

RBI: 43

SB: 6

OBP: .440

SLG: .489

OPS: .930

NL Starting Pitcher: Roy Halladay

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 10: Starting pitcher Roy Halladay #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Hunter Martin/Getty Images

RECORD: 9-3

ERA: 2.51

STRIKEOUTS: 119

WHIP: 1.039

AL Starting Catcher: Alex Avila

DETROIT - JUNE 12: Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers singles to center field scoring teammate Miguel Cabrera #24 in the second inning during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 12, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon H
Leon Halip/Getty Images

AVG: .300

HITS: 61

DOUBLES: 14

TRIPLES: 3

HOME RUNS: 9

RBI: 41

SB: 3

OBP: .373

SLG: .532

OPS: .905

AL Starting First Baseman: Adrian Gonzalez

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 20: Adrian Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Red Sox connects for a one-run double against the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park on June 20, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Jim Rogash/Getty Images

AVG: .359

HITS: 109

DOUBLES: 25

TRIPLES: 3

HOME RUNS: 15

RBI: 69

SB: 1

OBP: .410

SLG: .609

OPS: 1.019

AL Starting Second Baseman: Robinson Cano

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees in action against the Texas Rangers during their game on June 16, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Al Bello/Getty Images

AVG: .299

HITS: 84

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 2

HOME RUNS: 14

RBI: 48

SB: 6

OBP: .344

SLG: .520

OPS: .864

AL Starting Shortstop: Asdrubal Cabrera

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 19: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates during their game on June 19, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Pirates 5-2 in 11 innings. (Photo by David
David Maxwell/Getty Images

AVG: .296

HITS: 89

DOUBLES: 19

TRIPLES: 3

HOME RUNS: 12

RBI: 43

SB: 12

OBP: .345

SLG: .498

OPS: .843

AL Starting Third Baseman

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 19: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees hits the ball in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 19, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Yankees defeated the Cubs 10-4. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

AVG: .296

HITS: 76

DOUBLES: 16

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 13

RBI: 45

SB: 4

OBP: .375

SLG: .510

OPS: .885

AL Starting Outfielder: Jose Bautista

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 22: Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a 3rd inning home run against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 22, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

AVG: .325

HITS: 77

DOUBLES: 10

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 22

RBI: 47

SB: 5

OBP: .470

SLG: .654

OPS: 1.124

AL Starting Outfielder: Curtis Granderson

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees in action against the Texas Rangers during their game on June 16, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Al Bello/Getty Images

AVG: .278

HITS: 78

DOUBLES: 11

TRIPLES: 6

HOME RUNS: 21

RBI: 54

SB: 10

OBP: .356

SLG: .584

OPS: .940

AL Starting Outfielder: Jacoby Ellsbury

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: Jacoby Ellsbury #2 of the Boston Red Sox breaks his bat during MLB action against the Toronto Blue Jays at The Rogers Centre June 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
Abelimages/Getty Images

AVG: .310

HITS: 92

DOUBLES: 22

TRIPLES: 0

HOME RUNS: 8

RBI: 38

SB: 24

OBP: .372

SLG: .465

OPS: .837

AL Starting DH: David Ortiz

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 11: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Toronto Blue Jays in a MLB game on June 11, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Claus Andersen/Getty Images

AVG: .313

HITS: 84

DOUBLES: 20

TRIPLES: 1

HOME RUNS: 17

RBI: 48

SB: 1

OBP: .391

SLG: .586

OPS: .977

AL Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers works against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Verlander pitched a complete game and earned the win as the Tigers defeated the Rock
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Record: 9-3

ERA: 2.54

STRIKEOUTS: 110

WHIP: 0.854

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