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It’s an even year, so as tradition dictates, the San Francisco Giants must be one of the better teams in the National League and a legitimate candidate to reach the World Series. Things are shaping up that way, as the Giants are NL West leaders and among the best teams in baseball. A few of San Francisco’s top players have underperformed thus far, but the Giants still have plenty of players who have performed at an All-Star level.
5. Jeff Samardzija
Credit: Getty Images5. Jeff Samardzija
Samardzija has been a little overshadowed by his teammates, but he's had a strong season despite a couple hiccups. He looks more like the pitcher he was in 2013 and 2014, which means he's near an All-Star level.
4. Hunter Pence
Credit: Getty Images4. Hunter Pence
A serious hamstring injury will prevent Pence from playing in the All-Star Game, but before the injury he was having one of his best seasons, hitting .298 with seven home runs. Without the injury, Pence very well could have been an All-Star.
3. Brandon Belt
Credit: Getty Images3. Brandon Belt
Belt's bat is carrying the Giants right now, making him an All-Star worthy first baseman. His home run total isn't overly impressive, but he has an OPS over .900, which should make him one of the top first baseman in the National League.
2. Johnny Cueto
Credit: Getty Images2. Johnny Cueto
The signing of Cueto is paying off for the Giants this year, as he has won nine games and has the lowest ERA of his career. On any other team, Cueto would get consideration to start the All-Star Game and maybe even be a Cy Young candidate.
1. Madison Bumgarner
Credit: Cary Edmondson - USATODAY Sports1. Madison Bumgarner
This is a no-brainer, as Bumgarner is once again one of the elite pitchers in baseball with a 1.94 ERA. Throw in all that Bumgarner does at the plate as a hitter, and there's no doubt that he'll be pitching in the All-Star Game this summer.
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