2009 MLB All-Star Game – AL Returns

On July 14th, the 2009 MLB All-Star Game will take place in St. Louis. In the American League, there is a lot of competition for the starting All-Star spots at virtually every position. Here’s a look at the AL returns for the 2009 version of the Major League All-Star Game.

First Basemen
1) Kevin Youkilis – 600,175
2) Mark Teixeira – 506,339
3) Justin Morneau – 483,226
4) Miguel Cabrera – 444,492
5) Chris Davis – 320,912

Second Basemen
1) Ian Kinsler – 787,619
2) Dustin Pedroia – 641,281
3) Robinson Cano – 413,605
4) Aaron Hill – 388,457
5) Placido Polanco – 277,033

Third Basemen
1) Evan Longoria – 1,036,071
2) Michael Young – 441,912
3) Alex Rodriguez – 428,690
4) Mike Lowell – 315,686
5) Scott Rolen – 284,723

Shortstops
1) Derek Jeter – 1,017,560
2) Jason Bartlett – 435,456
3) Elvis Andrus – 393,906
4) Marco Scutaro – 349,922
5) Cesar Izturis – 178,701

Catchers
1) Joe Mauer – 769,320
2) Jason Varitek – 406,788
3) Jarrod Saltalamacchia – 401,375
4) Victor Martinez – 396,708
5) Jorge Posada – 393,431

Outfielders
1) Jason Bay – 729,590
2) Josh Hamilton – 685,463
3) Ichiro Suzuki – 481,263
4) Ken Griffey Jr – 452,849
5) Carl Crawford – 439,870
6) Torii Hunter – 422,220
7) Nick Markakis – 412,824
8) Johnny Damon – 397,963
9) Nelson Cruz – 390,903
10) Adam Jones – 384,774
11) Jacoby Ellsbury – 374,662
12) Grady Sizemore – 348,660
13) J.D. Drew – 297,174
14) Curtis Granderson – 279,687
15) Bobby Abreu – 265,211

Jason Bay - Leading the AL All-Star Voting (Image: Zuma Press)