PERIOD # 14. "All About All-Stars."

--Before we get to the 2007 NPL All-Stars, here are some All-Star Break odds and ends.

Total 1st half points scored in 2006: 65,258

Total 1st half points scored in 2007: 62,984


In 2006: H-Bombs were in 1st place at the break, with The Big Train in 10th.

In 2007: Big Train is in 1st place at the break, with The H-Bombs in 10th.


Standings based on Points Scored FROM the All-Star Break in 2006 - TO the All-Star Break in 2007.

1. Train .......................12,334
2. Lockhorns.............. 11,963
3. Owls........................ 11,835
4. Rock Cats................11,704
5. Bulldogs.................. 11,608
6. Slammers............... 11,602
7. K Kids......................11,388
8. H-Bombs................ 11,377
9. 69’ers ......................11,296
10. Pittsburgh O’s..... 10,832


The 2007 N.P.L. All-Stars.

This is not based on opinion, just cold hard NPL points scored to this date. The leading NPL scorers at each position to fill a 26 man NPL roster. And isn’t it ironic that the two starting pitchers in the All-Star game (Peavy & Haren) are not on this team.

26 man roster, same set up by position, the same as our regular season roster.
27 players on this list due to a tie for 8th place among SP points. So, we have 9 SP’s listed.

CATCHERS: (2.)

Victor Martinez (Clev). KOOPERSTOWN KIDS. 5th Round.
.323, 16 – 68.
316 points

Not that I would plan to move him, but he also has 10+ games at 1st base.


Russell Martin (Lad.) BIG TRAIN. 10th Round.
.306, 11 – 60.
314 points

Leads all Dodger hitters in NPL points.


1st BASE: (2.)

Prince Fielder (Mil.) BIG TRAIN. 15th Round.
.284, 29 – 70.
383 points

Leads N.L. in HR and Slugging Pct, and is 2nd in RBI.


Justin Morneau (Minn) BIG TRAIN. 2nd Round.
.295, 24 – 74.
355 points

That 31 point day on July 6th, jumped him ahead of Big Papi.


2nd BASE: (2.)

Chase Utley (Phil) BIG TRAIN. 1st Round.
.324, 15 – 68
382 points

Leads N.L. in Doubles with 34


Dan Uggla (Fla.) OWLS. 8th Round.
.246, 17 – 52
338 points

2nd leading Owls hitter, behind A-Rod.


SHORTSTOP: (2.)

Jimmy Rollins (Phil) LOCKHORNS. 6th Round.
.286, 16 – 53...... 15 SB
367 points

N.L. Triple leader with 10.


Hanley Ramirez (Fla.) ALABAMA SLAMMERS. 6th Round.
.331 14 – 35..... 27 SB
355 points

On his way to the 30-50 club


3rd BASE: (2.)

Alex Rodriguez (NYy.) OWLS. 1st Round.
.316, 30 – 86
442 points

His 442 points are 59 more than the 2nd highest scorer in the NPL (Fielder).


Miquel Cabrera (Fla.) H-BOMBS. 1st Round.
.324, 18 – 61
337 points

Teams with H-Ram for a dynamic left side of the Fish infield.


OUTFIELD: (6.)

Gary Sheffield (Det.) BULLDOGS. 6th Round.
.302, 21 – 58
379 points

The old guy even has 12 Swipes.


Magglio Ordonez (Det.) BULLDOGS. 15th Round.
.367, 13 – 70
378 points

Leads A.L. in Batting Average, OBP, and Doubles


Grady Sizemore (Clev) ALABAMA SLAMMERS. 1st Round.
.280, 15 – 46..... 24 SB
371 points

The heart and soul of the Tribe.


Matt Holliday (Col.) ROCK CATS. 3rd Round.
.340, 15 – 69
364 points

Leads N.L. In Total Bases. Todd who?


Vladimir Guerrero (LAa.) 69’ERS. 2nd Round.
.324, 14 – 75
344 points

Your 2007 HR Derby Champ!


Carlos Lee (Hou.) ALABAMA SLAMMES. 3rd Round
.296, 16 – 73
342 points

Loves the short porch in LF at Minute Maid. Your National League RBI leader.


STARTING PITCHERS: (9)

C.C. Sabathia (Clev.) LOCKHORNS. 7th Round
12-3, 119 K’s, 2 CG
349 points

The big man has 119 K’s and only 18 Walks issued.


Johan Santana (Minn.) ROCK CATS. 1st Round
10-6, 125 K’s, 1 CG
310 points

And he doesn’t really get going until the 2nd half!!


Justin Verlander (Det.) BIG TRAIN 13th Round.
10-3, 97 K’s, 1 No-Hitter.
307 points

For the record…… A Big Daddy discovery!


Cole Hamels (Phil.) 69’ERS 8th Round.
10-4, 124 K’s, 2 CG
304 points

1 K behind NL leader Jake Peavy.


Erik Bedard (Balt) ALABAMA SLAMMERS 7th Round
7-4, 149 K’s, 1 CG
289 points

MLB leader in K’s. Check his history in ’07. Probably the toughest luck of any SP.


Daisuke Matsuzaka (Bos.) KOOPERSTOWN KIDS 2nd Round.
10-6, 123 K’s, 1 CG
288 points

Boston offers good run support


Kelvim Escobar (LAa.) ROCK CATS 15th Round.
10-3, 88 K’s, 2 CG
288 points

Just don’t call him “Pablo” Escobar.


Josh Beckett (Bos.) BIG TRAIN 8th Round
12-2, 92 K’s
272 points

He even missed time due to a stint on the DL


Carlos Zambrano (Cubs) H-BOMBS 3rd Round
10-7, 107 K’s
272 points

Best thing to happen for him was the Michael Barrett incident.


RELIEF PITCHERS: (2)

Francisco Rodriguez (LAa.) OWL 7th Round
2 Wins, 24 Saves, 53 K’s
323 points

Hard to believe he has a Blown Save against the Pirates


Francisco Cordero (Mil.) BULLDOGS 13th Round
2 Wins, 27 Saves, 49 K’s
319 points

What are the odds, the top two RP’s would both be named Francisco?

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Well, there you have it. The 27 player NPL All-Star Team.

Of the 10 1st round draft picks, only 5 are in this group. The top three picks of Pujols, Howard and Soriano are not there.

Representation by NPL teams:

6 – Big Train
4 – Alabama Slammers
3 – Rock Cats
3 – Owls
3 – Bulldogs
2 – Kooperstown Kids
2 - Lockhorns
2 – 69’ers
2 – H-Bombs
0 – Pittsburgh O’s

27 Total.

And for mandatory representation we can add for the Pittsburgh O’s

Ken Griffey Jr.
.285 23 – 59
327 points

Ranked 12th among OF’s in NPL points.

Joe Borowski
1 Win 25 Saves 29 K’s
294 points

Ranked 6th in scoring among NPL Closers.


2nd half coming..... Lets's get it started!!