During the All-Star Game, the broadcasters mentioned some pretty cool stats about some of the All-Stars:
Before the Game, the AL was unbeaten in 13 straight All-Star Games, including 7 straight wins.
David Price: youngest All-Star starting pitcher since Doc Gooden
Albert Pujols: on pace to be the first player to have 10 years straight of .300, 30 HR and 100 RBI
Ryan Howard: His 215 home runs since 2006 are the most in baseball
David Wright: last year (.307, 10 HR, 72 RBI), this year (.314, 14 HR, 65 RBI)
Ryan Braun: 1st Brewer to start 3 All-Star games in a row
Vladimir Guerrero: Most HR and RBI for anyone who switched teams with, has 11 seasons of .300 BA and 25 RBIs
Joe Mauer: 3 time batting champion, batting 7th in the AL lineup
Andre Eithier: Never played center field in the big leagues (started in the All-Star game)
Robinson Cano: 990 Hits since his debut leads Major League Second Baseman
Andy Pettitte: 103 games over .500
Josh Johnson: has won 31 of his last 40 decisions
Derek Jeter: through 36 years and 72 days, has more hits than Pete Rose (all-time hits leader)
Roy Halladay: 51 complete games since 2003, by far the most in baseball since then
David Ortiz: 292 HR as a DH, most in baseball history for a DH
Ian Kinsler: .398 career hitter at Angel Stadium
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