2014 MLB All Star Game/Home Run Derby Thread

Originally posted by robniner:
Josh Hamilton is a more bigger laugh.

.207 avg

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Josh Hamilton is a more bigger laugh.

.207 avg

Texas heat does make a difference.

Originally posted by jrg:
As of today:

National League:

CATCHER
1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals: 3,596,858
2. Buster Posey, Giants: 3,506,402
3. John Buck, Mets: 1,087,519
4. Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers: 845,519
5. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks: 799,837

FIRST BASE
1. Joey Votto, Reds: 2,677,813
2. Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks: 2,270,886
3. Allen Craig, Cardinals: 1,801,138
4. Brandon Belt, Giants: 1,323,511
5. Freddie Freeman, Braves: 1,181,657

SECOND BASE
1. Brandon Phillips, Reds: 2,597,742
2. Marco Scutaro, Giants: 2,272,484
3. Matt Carpenter, Cardinals: 2,251,248
4. Chase Utley, Phillies: 1,136,890
5. Daniel Murphy, Mets: 1,088,224

SHORTSTOP
1. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: 3,104,285
2. Brandon Crawford, Giants: 1,757,255
3. Jean Segura, Brewers: 1,625,753
4. Pete Kozma, Cardinals: 1,354,974
5. Andrelton Simmons, Braves: 965,016

THIRD BASE
1. David Wright, Mets: 2,917,819
2. Pablo Sandoval, Giants: 2,788,988
3. David Freese, Cardinals: 1,728,322
4. Chris Johnson, Braves: 1,008,552
5. Aramis Ramirez, Brewers: 881,559

OUTFIELD
1. Carlos Beltran, Cardinals: 3,473,030
2. Justin Upton, Braves: 2,453,531
3. Bryce Harper, Nationals: 2,363,965
4. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: 2,060,388
5. Ryan Braun, Brewers: 2,010,310
6. Matt Holliday, Cardinals: 1,947,864
7. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: 1,777,568
8. Hunter Pence, Giants: 1,732,843
9. Shin-Soo Choo, Reds: 1,566,597
10. Angel Pagan, Giants: 1,541,055
11. Carlos Gomez, Brewers: 1,393,464
12. Jon Jay, Cardinals: 1,321,149
13. Gregor Blanco, Giants: 1,210,892
14. Domonic Brown, Phillies: 1,107,632
15. Jay Bruce, Reds: 978,994

American League:

CATCHER
1. Joe Mauer, Twins: 2,788,972
2. Matt Wieters, Orioles: 2,068,032
3. A.J. Pierzynski, Rangers: 1,054,093
4. Carlos Santana, Indians: 1,029,674
5. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox: 966,196


FIRST BASE
1. Chris Davis, Orioles: 3,960,299
2. Prince Fielder, Tigers: 2,579,031
3. Mike Napoli, Red Sox: 902,562
4. Albert Pujols, Angels: 872,602
5. Mitch Moreland, Rangers: 750,674

SECOND BASE
1. Robinson Cano, Yankees: 3,032,183
2. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 2,135,499
3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers: 1,329,136
4. Omar Infante, Tigers: 1,191,119
5. Jose Altuve, Astros: 850,577

SHORTSTOP
1. J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 2,548,682
2. Jhonny Peralta, Tigers: 1,838,500
3. Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 1,616,834
4. Jed Lowrie, Athletics: 1,207,486
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 819,175

THIRD BASE
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 4,337,223
2. Manny Machado, Orioles: 2,097,804
3. Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 1,334,195
4. Evan Longoria, Rays: 1,106,984
5. Josh Donaldson, Athletics: 635,581

OUTFIELD
1. Adam Jones, Orioles: 3,571,693
2. Mike Trout, Angels: 3,548,195
3. Nick Markakis, Orioles: 1,915,860
4. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 1,867,367
5. Torii Hunter, Tigers: 1,851,657
6. Nate McLouth, Orioles: 1,660,080
7. Nelson Cruz, Rangers: 1,595,371
8. Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox: 1,289,195
9. Alex Gordon, Royals: 1,239,771
10. Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics: 1,183,926
11. Coco Crisp, Athletics: 1,115,204
12. Austin Jackson, Tigers: 983,469
13. Josh Hamilton, Angels: 897,181
14. Shane Victorino, Red Sox: 823,363
15. Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees: 759,154

DESIGNATED HITTER
1. David Ortiz, Red Sox: 3,247,462
2. Lance Berkman, Rangers: 1,519,503
3. Edwin Encarnacion, Jays: 1,091,593
4. Victor Martinez, Tigers: 959,646
5. Mark Trumbo, Angels: 919,036

my picks

Originally posted by 9erfan4life:
my picks

Brandon Belt?
over Votto and Goldshmidt?
Why is Belt even that high, dudes hitting .250

Originally posted by InconvenienTTruth21:

Originally posted by 9erfan4life:
my picks

Brandon Belt?
over Votto and Goldshmidt?
Why is Belt even that high, dudes hitting .250

LOL. Not to mention Justin Upton over Cargo, Prince Fielder over Chris Davis, and just stuffing the ballot with Tigers homer picks.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
LOL. Not to mention Justin Upton over Cargo, Prince Fielder over Chris Davis, and just stuffing the ballot with Tigers homer picks.

lol I think he did that as a joke
Peralta, Jackson, and Infante

Originally posted by InconvenienTTruth21:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
LOL. Not to mention Justin Upton over Cargo, Prince Fielder over Chris Davis, and just stuffing the ballot with Tigers homer picks.

lol I think he did that as a joke
Peralta, Jackson, and Infante

Peralta is actually deserving and could possibly make the team as a reserve. Infante and Jackson are joke picks though. Both pretty good players but obviously should not be on an All Star team this year.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by InconvenienTTruth21:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
LOL. Not to mention Justin Upton over Cargo, Prince Fielder over Chris Davis, and just stuffing the ballot with Tigers homer picks.

lol I think he did that as a joke
Peralta, Jackson, and Infante

Peralta is actually deserving and could possibly make the team as a reserve. Infante and Jackson are joke picks though. Both pretty good players but obviously should not be on an All Star team this year.

Peralta is on them roids though

NJ's picks:

NL
C Yadier Molina ( tough to go against Buster but Molina is the more deserving this year)
1B Paul Goldschmidt. (wow.. tough call over Votto and this is SO close)
2B Brandon Phillips
SS Troy Tulowitiski (probably the best player in the NL before his injury)
3B David Wright
OF Carlos Gonzalez
OF Carlos Gomez
OF Carlos Beltran
SP Matt Harvey


AL
C Joe Mauer
1B Chris Davis
2B Robinson Cano (barely over Pedroia and Kendrick)
SS JJ Hardy
3B Miguel Cabrera
OF Mike Trout
OF Adam Jones
OF Nelson Cruz
DH David Ortiz
SP Yu Darvish

lol and you guys

why would I pick a Tigers player over another guy lol

WTF is THIS
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 819,175

and lol at JJ over Peralta

Peralta is fielding just as good and is 5th among all AL players with a .324 avg JJ is batting .267

and idgaf about the NL I just clicked a bunch of names I want the Tigers to have home field in the WS

picking omar is just a cancel vote cause I'm not picking a yankee lol

Originally posted by 9erfan4life:
lol and you guys

why would I pick a Tigers player over another guy lol

WTF is THIS
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 819,175

and lol at JJ over Peralta

Peralta is fielding just as good and is 5th among all AL players with a .324 avg JJ is batting .267

and idgaf about the NL I just clicked a bunch of names I want the Tigers to have home field in the WS

picking omar is just a cancel vote cause I'm not picking a yankee lol

Its close but Hardy has more HRS, more RBI, and a higher WAR. Average is certainly not the end all when it comes to stats. Hardy also has the highest defensive WAR among all SS's in baseball and Peralta is barely over replacement value. ( dont ask me all the factors that go into this though)

Sabermetrics is trying to take over the game

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by 9erfan4life:
lol and you guys

why would I pick a Tigers player over another guy lol

WTF is THIS
5. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 819,175

and lol at JJ over Peralta

Peralta is fielding just as good and is 5th among all AL players with a .324 avg JJ is batting .267

and idgaf about the NL I just clicked a bunch of names I want the Tigers to have home field in the WS

picking omar is just a cancel vote cause I'm not picking a yankee lol

Its close but Hardy has more HRS, more RBI, and a higher WAR. Average is certainly not the end all when it comes to stats. Hardy also has the highest defensive WAR among all SS's in baseball and Peralta is barely over replacement value. ( dont ask me all the factors that go into this though)

idc they will more than likely both be there and help the team win

Originally posted by 9erfan4life:
idc they will more than likely both be there and help the team lose again to give the NL home field advantage for the 4th straight year.

fixed for you.

what about the HR derby?