Here’s how the MLB American League All-Star voting is shaking out, as of today. Carlos Santana, aka Prince Charming, is the only offensive player breaching the top five at his position.
Looks like Kipnis’ June hot streak and Reynolds’ early power weren’t enough to garner enough national attention. Former Indian Jhonny “Chubs” Peralta, having a career season in Detroit, is giving the Orioles’ J.J. Hardy a scare at shortstop.
CATCHER
Joe Mauer, Twins: 3,869,330
Matt Wieters, Orioles: 2,677,959
A.J. Pierzynski, Rangers: 1,441,827
Carlos Santana, Indians: 1,285,650
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox: 1,256,505
FIRST BASE
Chris Davis, Orioles: 5,468,703
Prince Fielder, Tigers: 3,280,681
Albert Pujols, Angels: 1,140,420
Mike Napoli, Red Sox: 1,123,281
Mitch Moreland, Rangers: 1,007,675
SECOND BASE
Robinson Cano, Yankees: 3,974,322
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 2,838,129
Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 1,767,806
Omar Infante, Tigers: 1,554,514
Jose Altuve, Astros: 1,227,462
THIRD BASE
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 5,844,165
Manny Machado, Orioles: 2,752,627
Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 1,792,809
Evan Longoria, Rays: 1,528,877
Josh Donaldson, Athletics: 827,381
SHORTSTOP
J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 3,509,180
Jhonny Peralta, Tigers: 2,505,348
Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 2,122,770
Jed Lowrie, Athletics: 1,491,376
Jose Reyes, Blue Jays: 1,091,707
DESIGNATED HITTER
David Ortiz, Red Sox: 4,398,197
Lance Berkman, Rangers: 2,004,388
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays: 1,688,099
Victor Martinez, Tigers: 1,257,577
Mark Trumbo, Angels: 1,190,709
OUTFIELD
Mike Trout, Angels: 4,822,983
Adam Jones, Orioles: 4,766,256
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 2,679,230
Nick Markakis, Orioles: 2,536,864
Torii Hunter, Tigers: 2,390,336
Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 2,258,797
Nate McLouth, Orioles: 2,169,772
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 1,751,022
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics: 1,556,700
Coco Crisp, Athletics: 1,421,277
Alex Gordon, Royals: 1,416,887
Austin Jackson, Tigers: 1,306,330
Josh Hamilton, Angels: 1,138,518
Shane Victorino, Red Sox: 1,059,429
Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees: 1,003,198
Go vote for your Indians here. You’ve got until Thursday at 11:59 p.m., and you’re allowed to submit up to 25 ballots!
This article appears in Jun 26 – Jul 2, 2013.
The Indians still aren’t commanding any respect among the league. Yes we had a hot start, but then falling on our faces right when balloting getting into full swing sure didn’t help things any. I mean, we’re turning it around now, but a hot, sustained start would have put multiple members of the Tribe into the All Star Game. Maybe they can use this snub as a chip on their shoulders to carry around. Go Tribe!
When you are 28th of 30 in attendance, you are only going to collect so many votes for your players.
It’s the classic popularity contest and – the truth is tough – the Tribe is simply in the bottom tier when it comes to the snappy, national pop culture interest that drives the voting.