The Diamondbacks are one of the least talked about teams in baseball, but they’re actually hovering right around .500. This team, with their never-say-die attitude, has stayed afloat with contributions from these five players, all of whom deserve consideration for a spot in this year’s All-Star Game.
All statistics are accurate as of before games played on June 18, 2015.
5. OF Ender Inciarte
Getty ImagesEven though he went down with a hamstring injury earlier in the week, Inciarte deserves recognition for the nice first half he's putting together. He's been Arizona's most versatile outfielder this season. If he's healthy enough by July, he deserves a shot in the All-Star Game.
2015 stats: .287 average, two HRs, 21 RBI, nine steals.
Even though he went down with a hamstring injury earlier in the week, Inciarte deserves recognition for the nice first half he's putting together. He's been Arizona's most versatile outfielder this season. If he's healthy enough by July, he deserves a shot in the All-Star Game.
4. RHP Chase Anderson
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Anderson has gotten several tough-luck no decisions this season. If not for that, he would be much more nationally recognized for his efforts this season. His sub-3.00 ERA is a testament to his productivity this season and it would be nice for a fresh face to be wearing a National League All-Star jersey.
2015 stats: 3-1, 2.84 ERA, 51 strikeouts.
Anderson has gotten several tough-luck no decisions this season. If not for that, he would be much more nationally recognized for his efforts this season. His sub-3.00 ERA is a testament to his productivity this season and it would be nice for a fresh face to be wearing a National League All-Star jersey.
3. RHP Brad Ziegler
Getty ImagesZiegler has been the most versatile back-end reliever for the D-backs this season and has had something of a resurgence. The three-quarters release reliever has been good enough this season to be in the bullpen for the All-Star Game and he should be recognized as such.
2015 stats: 0-1, 1.55 ERA, nine saves.
Ziegler has been the most versatile back-end reliever for the D-backs this season and has had something of a resurgence. The three-quarters release reliever has been good enough this season to be in the bullpen for the All-Star Game and he should be recognized as such.
2. OF A.J. Pollock
Getty ImagesMeet A.J. Pollock, baseball's most underrated player. He's overshadowed by the star power of Paul Goldschmidt, but he's a nice little sidekick. He has five tools, which not many players can say. With the numbers he's putting up this season, he definitely deserves to be playing in Cincinnati this July.
2015 stats: .310 average, eight HRs, 31 RBI, 14 steals.
Meet A.J. Pollock, baseball's most underrated player. He's overshadowed by the star power of Paul Goldschmidt, but he's a nice little sidekick. He has five tools, which not many players can say. With the numbers he's putting up this season, he definitely deserves to be playing in Cincinnati this July.
1. 1B Paul Goldschmidt
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsIf the season ended today, it would be a tight race between Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper for the NL MVP award. In terms of overall hitters, Goldy has been the better player this season. He leads the National League in batting average and on-base percentage, and he should be batting in the heart of the NL's batting order come July.
2015 stats: .363 average, 19 HRs, 54 RBI, 10 steals.
If the season ended today, it would be a tight race between Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper for the NL MVP award. In terms of overall hitters, Goldy has been the better player this season. He leads the National League in batting average and on-base percentage, and he should be batting in the heart of the NL's batting order come July.
