My 2009 All-Stars: AL

Starters:

Catcher: J. Mauer, MIN (.389, 15 HR, 47 RBI) It’s scary how well he hit. And too be a catcher batting close to .400 is unheard of, until now…

First Base: J. Morneau, MIN (.313, 21 HR, 69 RBI) Has been one of the AL’s best constant hitters over the past few year and this year is no different.

Second Base: A. Hill, TOR (.298, 20 HR, 59 RBI) When did Aaron Hill decide to start hitting? One of the biggest surprises to 2009.

Third Base: M. Young, TEX (.314, 10 HR, 34 RBI) Has made the transition to third base well. Leads all AL third baseman’s with his .314 AVG.

Shortstop: J. Bartlett, TB (.354, 8 HR, 38 RBI) Every team that makes the World Series needs a player like Jason Bartlett. His solid glove and professional hitting gives him the starting nod.

Outfield:

Ichiro Suzuki, SEA (.356, 6 HR, 22 RBI) 9 seasons = Gold Gloves, MVP, Rookie of the Year, becoming the single season hits leaders and his 9th all star game.

C. Crawford, TB (.313, 8 HR, 38 RBI) Every time he runs it becomes an event. Lucky for us he runs a lot (44 SB’s).

T. Hunter, LAA (.305, 17 HR, 65 RBI) Very tough pick, but Torii has played his best season since signing that big contract with the Angels.

Pitcher: R. Halladay, TOR (10-3, 2.85 ERA, 106 SO) Hopefully his still in the AL by the all-star game but this former Cy Young award winner has proved he is one of the best pitchers in Baseball.

Reserves:

Pitchers:
D. Aardsma, SEA (2-3, 2.11 ERA, 17 SV)
J. Beckett, BOS (10-3, 3.62 ERA, 103 SO)
M. Buehrle, CWS (9-2, 3.14 ERA, 65 SO)
A. Burnett, NYY (8-4, 3.77 ERA, 101 SO)
Z. Greinke, KC (10-5, 2.12 ERA, 129 SO)
F. Hernandez, SEA (8-3, 2.62 ERA, 114 SO)
E. Jackson, DET (6-4, 2.59 ERA, 93 SO)
J. Nathan, MIN (1-1, 1.35 ERA, 22 SV)
J. Papelbon, BOS (1-1, 1.89 ERA, 22 SV)
M. Rivera, NYY (1-2, 2.43 ERA, 23 SV)
J. Verlander, DET (9-4, 3.59 ERA, 141 SO)
J. Weaver, LAA (9-3, 3.15 ERA, 95 SO)

Bench:
V. Martinez – C, CLE (.298, 14 HR, 58 RBI)
R. Branyan – 1B, SEA (.287, 21 HR, 46 RBI)
M. Teixeira – 1B, NYY (.281, 21 HR, 63 RBI)
A. Kennedy – 2B, OAK (.294, 6 HR, 29 RBI)
C. Figgins – 3B, LAA (.310, 1 HR, 27 RBI)
D. Jeter – SS, NYY (.314, 10 HR, 36 RBI)
J. Bay – OF, BOS (.263, 20 HR, 71 RBI)
J. Dye – OF, CWS (.300, 20 HR, 54 RBI)
J. Ellsbury – OF, BOS (.303, 5 HR, 28 RBI)
A. Jones – OF, BAL (.308, 12 HR, 47 RBI)

NOTE:
Each AL team has atleast 1 representative on the All-Star Team
All-Star Rosters are 33 players, 9 Starters
Players on the DL where not considered