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AL All-Stars: Imagining the 2020 Midsummer Classic

By Matt Graves

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 09: A general view of Progressive Field prior to the 90th MLB All-Star Game on July 9, 2019 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 09: A general view of Progressive Field prior to the 90th MLB All-Star Game on July 9, 2019 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /
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What would the 2020 AL All-Stars look like? Let’s look at positions 6-9.

SS, Tim Anderson

If Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t on the IL, this would be his spot to claim. Instead, Abreu’s teammate, Tim Anderson, gets the start at shortstop. Anderson’s offensive growth over the past two seasons has been incredible, winning the 2019 AL batting title with a .335 average. In the shortened 2020 season, Anderson continues to be an offensive threat, hitting a .361/.398/.649 slash line with six homers and eight doubles.

OF, Kyle Lewis

The real takeaway of this outfield is the emergence of Kyle Lewis. He has followed a strong major league debut last September by becoming a favorite for the Rookie of the Year Award. The Seattle Mariners aren’t in playoff contention, but Lewis’ offensive continues to impress. He’s slashing .360/.446/.568, and he’s in the American League top five for hits. The 25-year old is a good, young offensive player with a mature approach, and his future continues to be bright.

OF, Mike Trout

We couldn’t leave out the best player in the sport. Trout isn’t getting on base much as he has in the past, but his numbers are good enough. The three-time AL MVP is putting up a slash line of .282/.360/.632. Though Trout only has 12 home runs and his 32 RBI is a league-best. Trout’s greatness should never be taken for granted. It would have been his ninth consecutive All-Star selection.

OF, Luis Robert

He may not be a right fielder, but it doesn’t matter. Luis Robert is an All-Star, and he’s made a strong case to be on the roster. The 23-year old is the only other player chasing after Kyle Lewis for the Rookie of the Year title. He leads all rookies with eight home runs and continues to be an exciting player to watch. Similar to teammate Tim Anderson, Robert would lose the spot if a healthy Aaron Judge was in the New York Yankee lineup.

Outfield and designated hitter reserves: Anthony Santander, Teoscar Hernadez, Robbie Grossman, Franmil Reyes. 

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