2010 MLB All-Star Mock Starters

July is closing in on us and with it comes the 2010 MLB All-Star game at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. Voting is well underway, but as usual, I don't completely agree with who the fans are voting in. While the average voter simply looks at a big name and their batting average, home runs, and RBIs, I like to look a little bit deeper. I prefer advanced statistics such as wOBA (on-base average), UZR (ultimate zone rating), and WAR (wins above replacement). If you aren't sure what these are but consider yourself a baseball fan, be sure to head over to a site such as FanGraphs to read up on these and other advanced stats.

That said; let's get to my votes for the 2010 MLB All-Star game (plus my pick for starters and 1 reliever). Some were very tough (such as Votto vs Pujols for first base), but only one could be chosen for each position. Next to each hitter I will list their wOBA/WAR. For pitchers I will give xFIP. All stats come from Fan Graphs as of 6/20/10.

National League

C - Miguel Olivo (Rockies) - .383/2.6
1B - Joey Votto (Reds) - .417/2.7
2B - Chase Utley (Phillies) - .380/2.8
3B - Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) - .386/2.3
SS - Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals) - .389/2.8
OF - Marlon Byrd (Cubs) - .385/2.9
OF - Andre Eithier (Dodgers) - .415/1.2
OF - Andres Torres (Giants) - .382/2.6
DH - Albert Pujols (Cardinals) - .409/2.7
SP - Roy Halladay (Phillies) - 3.05
RP - Carlos Marmol (Cubs) - 2.67

American League

C - Victor Martinez (Red Sox) - .366/1.7
1B - Justin Morneau (Twins) - .448/4.0
2B - Robinson Cano (Yankees) - .439/4.1
3B - Derek Jeter (Yankees) - .352/1.8
SS - Evan Longoria (Rays) - .406/3.2
OF - Josh Hamilton (Rangers) - .414/3.3
OF - Magglio Ordonez (Tigers) - .409/3.3
OF - Alex Rios (White Sox) - .404/2.8
DH - Vladimir Guerrero (Rangers) - .397/2.0
SP - Cliff Lee (Mariners) - 3.11
RP - Joakim Soria (Royals) - 2.64

Advanced Statistics - FanGraphs