5 unexpected players who could make All-Star Game

[BrewCrewFan]

1. Mark Trumbo, Orioles RF
 
He was an All-Star in his second season in the big leagues, and then had a string of tough years. He was traded three times, and when the Orioles got him last summer, they were hoping he would thrive under Buck Showalter and in the Orioles' winning culture. He has done just that, beginning the weekend with 11 home runs and a .315 batting average.
 
2. Adam Eaton, White Sox CF
 
He has been the best player on one of the best teams in baseball. He's the best defensive player in baseball and not by a small margin. His on-base percentage is a healthy .391, and he'll begin the weekend at 2.6 Wins Above Replacement, second overall in the American League, according to Baseball Reference. His performance has earned him more than a place in the All-Star debate. He deserves a seat at the table.
 

3. Jackie Bradley Jr. , Red Sox CF
 
His defense has been so good that the Red Sox saw value in him even in those early years when he couldn't get his batting average above .200. This season, we've seen him emerge as one of baseball's best players, a 26-year-old defense-first center fielder who will begin the weekend with a .328 batting average and .978 OPS. The Red Sox are loaded with household names like David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia, so it's easy to overlook Bradley, but you shouldn't.
 

4. Dexter Fowler, Cubs CF
 
Sure, there's Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant and a dazzling list of stars on a team off to a 25-8 start. There are so many stars on the Cubs that it has been easy to overlook Fowler, a nine-year veteran who has never played in an All-Star Game. He was signed in Spring Training for a role that wasn't immediately clear. All he has done is play at a Gold Glove-level in center field and lead the NL with a .458 OBP. He begins the weekend at 2.0 WAR, second to only Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado among National League position players.


 
5. Aledmys Diaz, Cardinals SS
 
He's proof that young players can shock the world when they get a chance. He got his first start in the fifth game of the season. He got two hits that day. He kept hitting. On April 16, he was leading the NL with a .406 batting average. He'll begin the weekend at .382. In 26 starts, he has 11 multi-hit games. His defense has been shaky at times, but he's the latest victory for one of the best player development systems in baseball.
 

 

They list 5 more players. Link: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/177961780/10-players-that-should-earn-your-all-star-vote
 
Who are some of your other unexpected surprising players so far this season?

 

[Nonsense]

I'm a bit biased, but I'm hoping to see Brandon Drury sneak on the team somehow.

 

[bosoxlover12]

jbj<3

 

[PWNdroia]

Jackie Bradley Jr. definitely deserves it, but again, I'm biased.