The 2013 MLB All Star-Game rosters are finally set for the mid summer classic. Leaving some to wonder which players have been snubbed from the roster. There were some key notables for each league if rosters were expanded and for most felt that based on stats alone should get it. Both Jim Leyland and Bruce Bochy have both left out great talent!
A look at the AL snubs:
2nd Base Howie Kendrick of The Los Angeles Angels .317 average 10 HRS 37 RBI
3rd Base Josh Donaldson Oakland A’s .317 average s 15 HRS 57 RBI
3rd Base Evan Longoria Tampa Bay Rays .292 average 17HRS 49 RBI
3rd Base Adrian Beltre Texas Rangers .309 average 17 HRS 46 RBI
Shortstop Jed Lowrie Oakland A’s .296 average 5 HRS 34 RBIS
Closer Grant Balfour A’s 22 out of 22 Saves 1.34 era
Closer Greg Holland Kansas City Royals 20 out of 22 saves 1.91 era
Starting Pitcher Matt Moore Tampa Bay Rays 12-3, 3.43 Era
NL Notables:
Catcher Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies .273 average 13 HRS 43 RBI
1st Base Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves .307 average 9 HRS 56 RBI
1st Base Adrian Gonzalez Los Angeles Dodgers .296 average 13 HRS 53 RBI
3rd Baseman Ryan Zimmerman Washington Nationals .280 average 9 HRS 45 RBI
Shortstop Ian Desmond Washington Nationals .284 average 15 HRS 49 RBI
Left Fielder Starling Marte Pittsburgh Pirates .294 average 8 HRS 26 RBI
Center Fielder Gerardo Parra Arizona Diamondbacks . 296 average 7 HRS 26 RBI
Right Fielder Jay Bruce Cincinnati Reds .274 average 18 HRS 53 RBI
Right Fielder Yasiel Puig Dodgers .420 Average 8 HRS 19 RBI
Starting Pitcher Shelby Miller St Louis Cardinals 9-6, 2.80 ERA
Starting Pitcher Francisco Liriano Pirates 8-3, 2.20 ERA
Closer Rafael Soriano Nationals 24 out of 27 save chances 2.19 ERA
Closer Edward Mujica Cardinals 22 out of 23 saves 2.48 ERA
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