It's the middle of June and the All-Star game is quickly approaching. Below are the front runners for the starting positions in the National League. Pester me to make a case for your guy if you wish!
Catcher
Great race between four good catchers. Dickey has the edge... for now
0.330 / 0.360 / 0.475 // 4 HR, 23 R, 29 RBI, 0.372 ATB V, 0.835 OPS Dickey,Bill DB
0.330 / 0.373 / 0.450 // 5 HR, 26 R, 28 RBI, 0.338 ATB V, 0.823 OPS Piazza,Mike LS
0.261 / 0.333 / 0.463 / 13 HR, 33 R, 35 RBI, 0.326 ATB V, 0.797 OPS Gibson,Josh SWR
0.319 / 0.398 / 0.384 // 1 HR, 31 R, 26 RBI, 0.3342 ATB V, 0.782 OPS Kelly,King EYO
First Base
Lou Gehrig is a virtual shoe-in. He leads NL first basemen in slugging, OPS, triples, home runs, runs, and RBI. He also leads in advanced metrics such as ATB Value, Runs Created, and RC/27
0.295 / 0.372 / 0.624 / 18 HR, 55 R, 50 RBI, 0.385 ATB V, 0.996 OPS Gehrig,Lou HT
0.295 / 0.365 / 0.528 / 17 HR, 47 R, 50 RBI, 0.369 ATB V, 0.893 OPS Foxx,Jimmie DB
0.314 / 0.375 / 0.458 // 3 HR, 40 R, 45 RBI, 0.351 ATB V, 0.833 OPS Brouthers,Dan NOT
0.326 / 0.385 / 0.479 / 10 HR, 35 R, 40 RBI, 0.369 ATB V, 0.864 OPS Pujols,Albert LS
Second Base
A two horse race, in which the value of defense will be put to the test
0.295 / 0.376 / 0.423 / 6 HR, 36 R, 37 RBI, 0.348 ATB V, 0.799 OPS Hornsby,Rogers LS
0.316 / 0.369 / 0.392 / 1 HR, 43 R, 28 RBI, 0.356 ATB V, 0.762 OPS Barnes,Ross NOT
Third Base
How great it is to see Mike Schmidt in his rightful place. Likely gets the nod over George Brett
0.315 / 0.348 / 0.510 / 13 HR, 44 R, 42 RBI, 0.367 ATB V, 0.858 OPS Brett,George NPB
0.279 / 0.366 / 0.461 / 14 HR, 37 R, 43 RBI, 0.377 ATB V, 0.827 OPS Schmidt,Mike NOT
0.240 / 0.338 / 0.451 / 14 HR, 38 R, 37 RBI, 0.342 ATB V, 0.789 OPS Mathews,Eddie HT
Shortstop
Wagner does it all, and Jennings ability to get on base doesn't quite make up for the 140 point lead in OPS
0.330 / 0.368 / 0.505 / 5 HR, 46 R, 30 RBI, 0.377 ATB V, 0.874 OPS Wagner,Honus OFB
0.343 / 0.422 / 0.359 / 0 HR, 43 R, 15 RBI, 0.374 ATB V, 0.781 OPS Jennings,Hughie EYO
0.288 / 0.357 / 0.376 / 3 HR, 41 R, 21 RBI, 0.328 ATB V, 0.733 OPS Jeter,Derek DB
Left Field
A tight race absent any stars; toss up between Rickey and Goose.
0.278 / 0.364 / 0.458 / 11 HR, 45 R, 24 RBI, 0.350 ATB V, 0.822 OPS Henderson,Rickey NPB
0.322 / 0.369 / 0.444 // 4 HR, 32 R, 31 RBI, 0.348 ATB V, 0.814 OPS Goslin,Goose SWR
0.273 / 0.347 / 0.421 / 11 HR, 27 R, 52 RBI, 0.333 ATB V, 0.768 OPS Yastrzemski,Carl JMF
Center Field
Mantle has always been the best in the biz, this year is no different
0.358 / 0.462 / 0.487 // 7 HR, 54 R, 41 RBI, 0.421 ATB V, 0.949 OPS Mantle,Mickey JMF
0.265 / 0.307 / 0.447 / 14 HR, 43 R, 46 RBI, 0.314 ATB V, 0.754 OPS Griffey Jr.,Ken NPB
0.297 / 0.351 / 0.470 // 9 HR, 39 R, 42 RBI, 0.339 ATB V, 0.821 OPS Snider,Duke SWR
0.309 / 0.376 / 0.430 // 6 HR, 40 R, 32 RBI, 0.352 ATB V, 0.806 OPS Charleston,Oscar SS
Right Field
Mr. Total Base himself, Stan Musial, is the clear front runner
0.304 / 0.368 / 0.555 / 15 HR, 52 R, 53 RBI, 0.355 ATB V, 0.923 OPS Musial,Stan HH
0.301 / 0.349 / 0.435 // 1 HR, 29 R, 36 RBI, 0.304 ATB V, 0.784 OPS Thompson,Sam SWR
0.304 / 0.331 / 0.435 // 9 HR, 33 R, 31 RBI, 0.322 ATB V, 0.766 OPS Klein,Chuck SS
Designated Hitter
Reggie over Teddie? Looks like it. The next two weeks will decide for certain.
0.272 / 0.356 / 0.626 / 23 HR, 44 R, 60 RBI, 0.364 ATB V, 0.982 OPS Jackson,Reggie NPB
0.327 / 0.423 / 0.508 / 14 HR, 42 R, 50 RBI, 0.346 ATB V, 0.930 OPS Williams,Ted RKA
0.278 / 0.305 / 0.516 / 21 HR, 44 R, 62 RBI, 0.302 ATB V, 0.821 OPS Aaron,Hank OFB
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