You might have noticed the All-Star ballot has launched later than in recent years, and this is a welcomed change for those of us who prefer this part of the polling not be merely a celebration of awesome Aprils but rather a representative of a bigger, more statistically stable picture.
Mayo re-drafts top 2008 picks Buster Posey had a monster year as a Florida State junior in 2008, leading NCAA Division I in hitting (.463), on-base percentage (.566) and slugging (.879). After enjoying previous success as a high school pitcher and college shortstop, he offered even more positional value by making a smooth transition to catcher the year before.