MLB All Star Game: breaking down the Home Run Derby field
By Aaron Somers
Jul 9, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. The Rockies won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies (captain)
Tulowitzki has been off to a fantastic start to the 2014 season and has quietly led the NL in batting for much of the year. He has 20 home runs on the year to go along with a .350/.441/.616 line and an NL-leading 70 runs scored.
Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Stanton is leading the NL with 21 home runs and 63 RBI at the season’s midway point, to go along with a .299/.396/.548 batting line. With the struggles that the Marlins have endured this season, he’s a large reason why they remained in the thick of things in the NL East as long as they did.
Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
With a modest 12 home runs on the year to date, Puig is on pace to surpass his totals from a season ago (he hit 19 his rookie season). He’s batting a solid .306/.391/.520 on the year.
Todd Frazier, Cincinnati Reds
With the number of injuries this Reds team has faced it’s amazing that pitchers ever give Frazier anything to hit, but he’s batted .289/.352/.490 on the year with 17 home runs so far.
Justin Morneau, Colorado Rockies
The former Twin and someone who’ll certainly receive a warm reception from the Minnesota faithful, Morneau is having his best season since 2010. He’s hitting .313/.346/.509 with 13 home runs.