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If MLB players were Star Wars characters

The Star Wars saga might have taken place a long time ago -- before even Jamie Moyer was pitching -- and in a galaxy far, far away, but it still has parallels with the current baseball universe. The Force is strong between these 10 big leaguers and their Star Wars doppelgangers.

Darth Vader/Alex Rodriguez

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Like Anakin Skywalker, A-Rod overcame a tough background to achieve early success and reach Jedi-like status. Unfortunately, like Anakin, he also gave in to the Dark Side (in his case, PEDs and Scott Boras).

Luke Skywalker/Mike Trout

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Just as Luke did, Trout became a heroic master of his craft at a young age because the Force is strong with this one.