Derek Jeter leads AL voting for shortstops
The Yankees' Derek Jeter throws the ball during batting practice before a game against the Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 13, 2014. Credit: Getty Images / Al Bello
ST. LOUIS - In the first round of All-Star Game voting released by MLB, Derek Jeter led the way for AL shortstops with 602,525 votes, well ahead of Alexei Ramirez of the White Sox (472,537).
"I always tell you guys, All-Star Games are great," Jeter said of what it would mean to him to get voted in. "It's a fun experience. You never know when you're going to get a chance to go, but it's something I think every player looks forward to."
The All-Star Game is July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
"I would love to see it," Girardi said of Jeter starting the game. "It's a great thing. He's meant a ton to this game."
The top five vote-getters at shortstop in the AL are:
1. Derek Jeter, Yankees: 602,525
2. Alexei Ramirez, White Sox: 472,537
3. J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 265,923
4. Elvis Andrus, Rangers: 166,907
5. Jed Lowrie, A's: 142,622
Remaining AL All-Star Game vote leaders
CATCHER
1. Matt Wieters, Orioles: 540,258
2. Brian McCann, Yankees: 373,169
3. Derek Norris, A's: 215,110
4. A.J. Pierzynski, Red Sox: 188,288
5. Kurt Suzuki, Twins: 187,766
FIRST BASE
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 440,407
2. Albert Pujols, Angels: 371,193
3. Jose Abreu, White Sox: 367,617
4. Chris Davis, Orioles: 238,730
5. Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 201,123
SECOND BASE
1. Ian Kinsler, Tigers: 356,244
2. Robinson Cano, Mariners: 350,293
3. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: 343,321
4. Brian Dozier, Twins: 194,941
5. Howie Kendrick, Angels: 165,003
THIRD BASE
1. Josh Donaldson, A's: 464,367
2. Evan Longoria, Rays: 407,724
3. Adrian Beltre, Rangers: 281,460
4. Manny Machado, Orioles: 263,029
5. Nick Castellanos, Tigers: 157,768
DESIGNATED HITTER
1. David Ortiz, Red Sox: 501,808
2. Nelson Cruz, Orioles: 484,186
3. Victor Martinez, Tigers: 340,827
4. Alfonso Soriano, Yankees: 221,378
5. Brandon Moss, A's: 144,319
OUTFIELD
1. Mike Trout, Angels: 764,007
2. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 675,290
3. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees: 417,452
4. Carlos Beltran, Yankees: 401,101
5. Melky Cabrera, Blue Jays: 364,506
6. Torii Hunter, Tigers: 322,736
7. Adam Jones, Orioles: 285,913
8. Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers: 271,521
9. Yoenis Cespedes, A's: 249,674
10. Nick Markakis, Orioles: 248,886
11. Brett Gardner, Yankees: 197,577
12. Josh Hamilton, Angels: 188,918
13. Rajai Davis, Tigers: 186,913
14. Austin Jackson, Tigers: 175,165
15. Alex Rios, Rangers: 167,261
