MLB All-Star Game 2012

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MLB All-Star Game 2012
Logo of the MLB All-Star Games 2012
1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 R. H E.
National League 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8th 10 0
American League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6th 0
date July 10, 2012
Venue Kauffman Stadium
city Kansas City , Missouri , United StatesUnited StatesUnited States 
Manager National League - Tony La Russa ( STL / retired)
American League - Ron Washington ( TEX )
MVP Melky Cabrera ( SF )
Visitors 40,933
First pitch George Brett

MLB All-Star Game

The MLB All-Star Game 2012 was the 83rd edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game between the selection teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). It took place on July 10, 2012 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City , Missouri .

With the victory of the NL team, this year's winner of the National League has the home advantage at the 2012 World Series at the final of the MLB season . The National League won its third straight win after having had to wait 14 years for success.

Last roster place

After the announcement of the roster, a second vote took place in order to allocate the last remaining place in the roster. The winners of the All-Star Final Vote were Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers for the American League and David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals .

player team Item player team Item
American League National League
Yu Darvish TEX P David Freese STL 3B
Jonathan Broxton KC P Michael Bourn ATL OF
Ernesto Frieri LAA P Bryce Harper WHAT OF
Jason Mutton BAL P Aaron Hill ARI 2 B
Jake Peavy CWS P      

Installation (roster)

American League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Mike Napoli Rangers 1
1B Prince Fielder Tigers 4th
2 B Robinson Canó Yankees 4th
3B Adrián Beltré Rangers 3
SS Derek Jeter Yankees 13
OF José Bautista Blue Jays 3
OF Curtis Granderson Yankees 3
OF Josh Hamilton Rangers 5
DH David Ortiz Red Sox 8th

Substitute player

Outfield player
position player team All-Star Games
C. Joe Mauer Twins 5
C. Matt Wieters Orioles 2
1B Paul Konerko White Sox 6th
2 B Ian Kinsler Rangers 3
3B Miguel Cabrera Tigers 7th
SS Asdrúbal Cabrera Indians 2
SS Elvis Andrus Rangers 2
OF Adam Jones Orioles 2
OF Mike Trout Angels 1
OF Mark Trumbo Angels 1
DH Billy Butler Royals 1
DH Adam Dunn White Sox 2
Pitcher
player team All-Star Games
Ryan Cook Athletics 1
Yū Darvish Rangers 1
Matt Harrison Rangers 1
Félix Hernández Mariners 3
Jim Johnson Orioles 1
Joe Nathan Rangers 5
Jake Peavy White Sox 4th
Chris Perez Indians 2
David Price Rays 1
Fernando Rodney Rays 1
CC Sabathia Yankees 6th
Chris Sale White Sox 1
Justin Verlander Tigers 5
Jered Weaver Angels 3
CJ Wilson Angels 2

National League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Buster Posey Giants 1
1B Joey Votto Reds 3
2 B Dan Uggla Braves 3
3B Pablo Sandoval Giants 2
SS Rafael Furcal Cardinals 3
OF Melky Cabrera Giants 1
OF Carlos Beltran Cardinals 7th
OF Matt Kemp Dodgers 2

Chipper Jones was used for Matt Kemp.

Substitute player

Outfield player
position Player team All-Star Games
C. Yadier Molina Cardinals 4th
C. Carlos Ruiz Phillies 1
1B Bryan LaHair Cubs 1
2 B José Altuve Astros 1
3B David Freese Cardinals 1
3B David Wright Mets 6th
3B Chipper Jones Braves 8th
SS Starlin Castro Cubs 2
SS Ian Desmond Nationals 1
OF Michael Bourn Braves 2
OF Ryan Braun Brewers 5
OF Jay Bruce Reds 2
OF Carlos González Rockies 1
OF Bryce Harper Nationals 1
OF Matt Holliday Cardinals 6th
OF Andrew McCutchen Pirates 2
OF Giancarlo Stanton Marlins 1
Pitcher
player team All-Star Games
Matt Cain Giants 3
Aroldis Chapman Reds 1
RA Dickey Mets 1
Gio González Nationals 2
Cole Hamels Phillies 3
Joel Hanrahan Pirates 2
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 2
Craig Kimbrel Braves 2
Lance Lynn Cardinals 1
Wade Miley Diamondbacks 1
Jonathan Papelbon Phillies 5
Stephen Strasburg Nationals 1
Huston Street Padres 1

For the American League, CC Sabathia, CJ Wilson were not available in the All-Star Game. For the National League Yadier Molina, Ian Desmond and Giancarlo Stanton.

game

Starting grid

National League American League
order Player team position order Player team position
1 Carlos González Rockies DH 1 Derek Jeter Yankees SS
2 Melky Cabrera Giants CF 2 Robinson Canó Yankees 2 B
3 Ryan Braun Brewers LF 3 Josh Hamilton Rangers LF
4th Joey Votto Reds 1B 4th José Bautista Blue Jays RF
5 Carlos Beltran Cardinals RF 5 Prince Fielder Tigers 1B
6th Buster Posey Giants C. 6th Adrián Beltré Rangers 3B
7th Pablo Sandoval Giants 3B 7th David Ortiz Red Sox DH
8th Dan Uggla Braves 2 B 8th Mike Napoli Rangers C.
9 Rafael Furcal Cardinals SS 9 Curtis Granderson Yankees CF
  Matt Cain Giants P   Justin Verlander Tigers P

Summary

July 10, 2012 -  Kauffman Stadium , Kansas City
team 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 R. H E.
National League 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8th 10 0
American League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6th 0

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ 2012 MLB All Star Game. MLB.com, accessed September 6, 2012 .
  2. ^ Darvish and Freese win, going to All-Star Game. MLB.com, accessed November 7, 2012 .
  3. ^ All Star Game 2012 box score. MLB.com, July 11, 2012, accessed July 23, 2013 .