All Star conversation: Position players

It is now June and we are just over a month away from the All Star Game. The Cincinnati Reds have the 2nd best record in baseball, and will surely garner attention from voters. I could see a few Reds fielders starting in the game, and the dominant pitching staff will surely be represented as well. The All Star game is a great opportunity for the best players in the game of baseball to come together and celebrate the sport they love.

Joey Votto-No surprise here. Votto cranked up his play in May, carrying the Reds with a batting average almost at .400 for the month and with 6 homers. His offensive wins above replacement is tops on the team at 2.6, and he has a ridiculous .454 on base percentage. Votto is certainly in contention for his second MVP award this year, and should be a lock to start the All Star Game at first base. 

Shin-Soo Choo-As long as Choo can work his way out of the slump he has had recently, he should be in the outfield to start the All Star Game. Choo is a top 3 leadoff hitter in the MLB, and works the at bat almost as well as Votto. Choo leads the Reds in homers with 10, and his .438 on base percentage is not far behind Votto's. 

Brandon Phillips-If I had to pick an MVP for this Reds team so far, it would have to be Phillips. His play in the field at second base is unmatched, and the 45 RBI's that Phillips sports has won this team a lot of games. It would be a shocker if Phillips isn't on the NL team. 

Jay Bruce-Bruce is a streaky hitter, but when he is hitting well, there is almost nobody better. Bruce has been much more consistent this year by not burying himself with a low average to start the season. He has become more disciplined at the plate. Bruce is starting to hit for power again with 9 homers. He also has a .279 batting average, 38 RBI's, and is rock solid in right field. Bruce has made the All Star team in the past and is on track to do so again.

Todd Frazier-Frazier is my Wild Card for the team. He didn't hit any homers in May, but was one of the MLB's best hitters in April. Frazier is starting to regain his confidence in his stroke, and should bring his average back up to the .280 range in due time. Frazier still has 6 home runs and 32 RBI's, and definitely represents everything Reds want in a player and teammate. Watch out for Frazier if his numbers climb in June.