2019 MLB All Star Rosters

The midsummer classic is right around the corner. The best from the American League will square off against the National League's best in Cleveland. The rosters are out. Did they get it right? Lets take a look.

National League
Starters
Catcher: Willson Contreras Cubs (2nd selection)
1st Base: Freddie Freeman Braves (4th selection)
2nd Base: Ketel Marte Diamondbacks (1st Selection)
3rd Base: Nolan Arenado Rockies (5th Selection)
Shortsop: Javier Báez Cubs (2nd Selection)
Outfield: Ronald Acuña Jr. Braves (1st Selection)
Outfield: Cody Bellinger Dodgers (2nd selection)
Outfield: Christian Yelich Brewers (2nd selection)

Reserves
Catcher: Yasmani Grandal Brewers (2nd selection)
Catcher: J. T. Realmuto Phillies (2nd selection)
1st Base: Pete Alonso Mets (1st Selection)
1st Base: Josh Bell Pirates (1st Selection)
2nd Base: Jeff McNeil Mets (1st selection)
2nd Base: Mike Moustakas Brewers (3rd selection)
3rd Base: Kris Bryant Cubs (3rd selection)
3rd Base: Anthony Rendon Nationals (1st selection)
Shortstop: Paul DeJong Cardinals (1st selection)
Shortstop: Trevor Story Rockies (2nd selection)
Outfield: Charlie Blackmon Rockies (4th selection)
Outfield: David Dahl Rockies (1st selection)

Pitchers
Sandy Alcántara Marlins (1st selection)
Walker Buehler Dodgers (1st selection)
Luis Castillo Reds (1st selection)
Jacob deGrom Mets (3rd selection)
Zack Greinke Diamondbacks (6th selection)
Josh Hader Brewers (2nd selection)
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers (8th selection)
Hyun-jin Ryu Dodgers (1st selection)
Max Scherzer Nationals (7th selection)
Will Smith Giants (1st selection)
Mike Soroka Braves (1st selection)
Kirby Yates Padres (1st selection)

American League
Starters:
Catcher: Gary Sánchez Yankees (2nd selection)
1st Base: Carlos Santana Indians (1st selection)
2nd Base: DJ LeMahieu Yankees (3rd selection)
3rd Base: Alex Bregman Astros (2nd selection)
Shortstop: Jorge Polanco Twins (1st selection)
Outfield: George Springer Astros (3rd selection)
Outfield: Mike Trout Angels (8th selection)
Outfield: Michael Brantley Astros (4th selection)
Designated Hitter: Hunter Pence Rangers (4th selection)

Reserves:
Catcher: James McCann White Sox (1st selection)
1st Base: José Abreu White Sox (3rd selection)
1st Base: Daniel Vogelbach Mariners (1st selection)
2nd Base: Tommy La Stella Angels (1st selection)
2nd Base: Whit Merrifield Royals (1st selection)
3rd Base: Matt Chapman Athletics (1st selection)
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor Indians (4th selection)
Outfield: Mookie Betts Red Sox (4th selection)
Outfield: Joey Gallo Rangers (1st selection)
Outfield: Austin Meadows Rays (1st selection)
Designated Hitter: J. D. Martinez Red Sox (3rd selection)

Pitchers:
Aroldis Chapman Yankees (6th selection)
Gerrit Cole Astros (3rd selection)
Shane Greene Tigers (1st selection
Lucas Giolito White Sox (1st selection)
Brad Hand Indians (3rd selection)
John Means Orioles (1st selection)
Mike Minor Rangers (1st selection)
Charlie Morton Rays (2nd selection)
Jake Odorizzi Twins (1st selection)
Ryan Pressly Astros (1st selection)
Marcus Stroman Blue Jays (1st selection)
Justin Verlander Astros (8th selection)

So did they get it right? Did they leave anybody out? The NL its a little crowded. Anthony Rizzo and Rhys Hoskins were left out at first base. Ozzie Albies not getting invited to the game is a little odd. He's got the numbers to back up the talk. Hell the big surprise for the NL is the fact that Fernando Tatis Jr. isn't playing in this contest. You want to sell and market the bright young stars you have, and you leave out one of the brightest? Two of the big names in Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are both out of the game. That's with good reason. Neither guy has had a year, to this point, to warrent playing. They got big contracts and haven't really been able to live up to it. For the AL, the fact that Luke Voit isn't playing is a bigtime snub. He's hitting for a higher average than Vogelbach of the Mariners. And he plays a better defensive game over at first as well.

Either way it should be a fun game next week.