Who are the All-Stars?

[Moose Milligan]

It's most likely a given that we'll only get one All-Star this year but I think we should get more.  There's a bit of a way to go between now and July 19th but as it stands right now I think we've got some deserving guys.

Keegan Akin, especially if he continues on this trajectory seems to be a guy who could make the ASG.  Same for Austin Hays.  Who else?  Maybe Mancini if he finds his power stroke.  Felix Bautista?  Cionel Perez?  Even Jorge Lopez?

It's apparent that this team isn't the dumpster fire a lot of people (including me) thought they were going to be headed into the season.  Whether or not people start to take notice between now and when the voting starts will be a different story.  But I think there's a case for some guys, especially members of the arm barn who are currently sitting in a position to take some spots.

[ChipTait]

Rougned Odor is making quite a bit of noise…. As the heat and humidity set in, balls tend to leave Camden Yards in a hurry.

[Aristotelian]

I would guess Mullins more for body of work than for his performance this year. I could also see a manager picking Felix Bautista to have as a matchup weapon.

[ChuckS]

Jorge Lopez and Austin Hays are likely the leading contenders right now. A lot can change in a month though.

 

[emmett16]

Austin Hays, Keegan Akin, Jorge Lopez are playing at a high level.  

[seak05]

Probably Lopez, they'll need several closers. By WAR (so far this year) Hays. Lot can change between now and end of June though. If Adley gets hot, lets just say Catcher is a really thing position 

[backwardsk]

Tony Batista. 

[joelala]

5 minutes ago, backwardsk said:

Tony Batista. 

?

[spiritof66]

I am guessing whatever reliever has good numbers and is hot at the time. He'll be a lot more useful than an additional outfielder or first baseman.

 

[ArtVanDelay]

38 minutes ago, backwardsk said:

Tony Batista. 

Ty Wigginton. 

[OriolesMagic83]

I would guess Lopez gets it if he keeps pitching well.  Akin is an obvious choice, but closers get picked first and other relievers are an afterthought.  Getting an OF in the All Star game will be difficult.  Trout, Buxton, and Judge are givens if healthy.  Stanton probably is too.  Someone from Boston will go, maybe Verdugo?  I just checked and George Springer and Yordan Alvarez are having good seasons.  I can't see Hays making it unless he gets hot.

[backwardsk]

2 hours ago, ArtVanDelay said:

Ty Wigginton. 

Top 5 SS in club history.  Change my mind.

[SilverRocket]

I think it's 70% to be Austin Hays and 30% to be Jorge Lopez. I don't think anyone else has a shot unless a hitter goes on an enormous hot streak.

[Legend_Of_Joey]

It’ll be a pitcher, barring something major. That’s about it.

[bpilktree]

8 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

I would guess Lopez gets it if he keeps pitching well.  Akin is an obvious choice, but closers get picked first and other relievers are an afterthought.  Getting an OF in the All Star game will be difficult.  Trout, Buxton, and Judge are givens if healthy.  Stanton probably is too.  Someone from Boston will go, maybe Verdugo?  I just checked and George Springer and Yordan Alvarez are having good seasons.  I can't see Hays making it unless he gets hot.

Buxton is hitting .205 with OpS of .799.  Buxton the most overrated player in the game for years.  He plays a great defense but never stays healthy and been all star level about one half a season in the last 7 years.