Predicting 2013 AL All-Star Team's Biggest Snubs After Initial Voting Results

The initial voting results for the 2013 AL All-Star team are out. Now that we have an idea of where the voting might be headed, we can predict some of the biggest snubs.

While the biggest stars—like Miguel Cabrera, Robinson Cano and Mike Trout—are leading in their respective positions, there are still some players who won't make the team, but should.

Who are these players?

Read on to find out.

Jhonny Peralta, SS, Detroit Tigers

Jhonny Peralta is having a terrific season for the Tigers. Through 51 games, the 31-year-old shortstop is batting .332, fifth in the American League. He has six home runs, 26 RBI and an impressive .378 on-base percentage.

Despite the strong season, it's hard to see Peralta making the All-Star team. For one, he is third in shortstop voting with 540,581, well behind Elvis Andrus and J.J. Hardy, who each have over 700,000 votes.

For another, assuming Andrus is the starter, then Hardy might be chosen over Peralta. Hardy is batting just .245, but has 12 home runs and 34 RBI. It might be decided to take Hardy's power over Peralta's consistency.

If that's the case, then he will be a big snub. Peralta has the best average for a shortstop in the American League and gets on base often. He should be there. But his lack of votes could hurt him.

Carlos Santana, C, Cleveland Indians

Carlos Santana is having a fine year for the Cleveland Indians. The catcher is batting .283 with eight home runs, 22 RBI and a .390 OBP.

He's played great defense behind the plate, as well as at first base. He is one of the reasons the Indians have been a surprise this year.

That said, he faces an uphill challenge. Santana is third in the voting for catchers with 547,873. He's behind Joe Mauer and Matt Wieters. 

Santana won't overtake Mauer and will have a hard time unseating Wieters, who has had a decent season in his own right.

Santana is one of the game's bright young catchers. But this year does not seem like the time for him to showcase his skills on the national stage. He looks to be one of the biggest snubs. 

Evan Longoria, 3B, Tampa Bay Rays

Evan Longoria is in a tough spot. Despite having a terrific year with a .305 average, 10 home runs and 34 RBI, he's behind some great third basemen in the All-Star voting. 

Longoria is fourth amongst third basemen, behind Miguel Cabrera, Manny Machado and Adrian Beltre. Cabrera leads all players with 1,500,165 votes.

Cabrera is a lock and Machado is having a terrific year. He's very deserving of an All-Star spot.

Longoria might be able to overtake Beltre, but it won't be easy. Beltre is batting .305 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI. The two have almost identical stats—the decision-makers may decide to choose the player with more votes. Currently, Beltre leads Longoria by 146,224 votes.

Unfortunately for Longoria, he plays in a league with a lot of great third basemen. His All-Star candidacy will likely suffer because of it.