The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

Bailey had loads of possibilities to be an All-Star throughout his 17-year profession, and it appears he was deserving in a number of seasons, together with 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1974. His 1970 marketing campaign stands out, ending hitting .287-28-84 with a 1.004 OPS in solely 405 plate appearances for the Expos, however he was a utility participant who performed solely part-time till August. He additionally deserved extra consideration in 1974, hitting .279-13-51 with a .400 on-base proportion within the first half whereas splitting time between third base and left subject for the Expos.

Crisp was a stable offensive and defensive contributor all through his 15-year profession with a 28.9 profession WAR, and a number of other of his seasons stand out. He hit .300-16-69 with an .810 as Cleveland’s left fielder in 2005, after which had his strongest season eight years later in Oakland when he hit .261-22-66 with 21 steals and 93 runs in solely 131 video games. That marketing campaign in Oakland earned him MVP votes, however a lot of the manufacturing was within the second half of the season.

The speedy DeShields was extra gifted offensively than defensively, so it is a shock he by no means acquired an All-Star invite. He swiped 40-plus bases six instances and hit a minimum of .290 5 instances whereas enjoying a lot of his profession at second base. His 24.4 profession WAR ranks thirty seventh greatest amongst gamers who by no means made an All-Star look.

Chavez’s lack of ability to make an All-Star look appears unbelievable given his profession accomplishments, with six straight Gold Gloves from 2001-2006 and 7 consecutive seasons of a minimum of 20 residence runs. Enjoying in Oakland probably had one thing to do along with his lack of consideration, however Chavez was clearly among the best gamers within the AL for the primary half of the 2000s.

Doran had a powerful run in Houston from 1982-1990, garnering MVP votes in three totally different seasons. His baseball card exhibits sturdy numbers from 1985-1987, together with .287-14-59 with 23 steals in 1985 and .283-16-79 with 31 stolen bases two years later. Doran’s profession 32.8 WAR ranks thirteenth greatest amongst gamers who by no means acquired invited to the Mid-Summer time Basic.

Ellis’ profession contribution was extra spectacular defensively, displaying off elite vary as Oakland’s second baseman from 2002-2011. Nonetheless, the offensive numbers ought to have been sufficient to get him an All-Star nod, significantly in 2005 when he hit .316-13-52 with an .861 OPS, however practically all of that harm was after the break. Ellis additionally hit 19 residence runs in 2007, displaying plus energy for his place.

Gibson was each an MVP and World Collection hero throughout his profession. But, he by no means made an All-Star look in 17 seasons. Extremely, Gibson was a 20/20 man in 5 consecutive seasons for 2 totally different groups from 1984-1988, however the outfielder by no means garnered sufficient consideration from the followers or his friends.

Gonzalez had a effective 12-year profession, gaining MVP votes in three totally different seasons whereas enjoying largely with the Phillies. He hit above .300 3 times and in addition launched 20 residence runs for the Phils over solely 118 video games in 1962, however by no means acquired an All-Star honor.

Greer’s prime was shortened by accidents, however the Texas outfield had a powerful offensive prime with three 100-plus RBI seasons and 4 years hitting above .300. He additionally averaged 20 residence runs from 1996-1999. Sadly, that period of energy bats made Greer’s offensive numbers a relative afterthought in All-Star consideration.

Hafner had a stretch as an elite offensive performer in Cleveland from 2004-2007, main the AL in OPS+ in two of these campaigns. With the extent of offensive expertise at first base and DH, it was particularly troublesome to attract All-Star consideration at these positions within the mid-2000s, as Hafner discovered. Hafner ended his 12-year profession with an awesome .874 OPS.

Headley was a stable participant each offensively and defensively throughout his 12-year profession, although his offensive numbers stood out solely as soon as in 2012 with San Diego. Throughout that season, he received each the Silver Slugger and Gold Glove whereas ending fifth within the NL MVP vote, hitting .286-31-115 with an .875 OPS. Most of his manufacturing got here within the final two months of the season, so he was ignored for the July All-Star Sport.

Hebner had an extended and productive profession over 18 seasons however was ignored as an All-Star on a number of events. He hit a minimum of 15 residence runs seven instances and hit a minimum of .290 5 instances, however was apparently by no means fairly the star that might draw All-Star consideration. 

Higginson performed in an offensive period for a number of Tigers groups that weren’t so good, leading to little All-Star consideration. Lots of his early-career seasons nonetheless open eyes, together with his 1996 breakout when he hit .320/.404/.577 with 26 residence runs and his pair of 100 RBI seasons in 1997 and 2000. The outfielder performed all 11 of his seasons in Detroit, accumulating a 23.1 profession WAR.

Lezcano was an elite offensive performer in a number of seasons early in his profession with Milwaukee and significantly in 1979. Throughout that season, he hit .321-28-101 with a .987 OPS and in addition received a Gold Glove within the outfield. The excellent hitter nonetheless was by no means an All-Star in 12 seasons.

Maddox was one of many really elite defensive middle fielders in baseball throughout his 15-year profession with the Giants and Phillies. He earned eight Gold Gloves and in addition completed fifth in NL MVP voting in 1976 after hitting .330 with 29 stolen bases. Apparently, the numbers have been by no means sufficient for Maddox to get an All-Star designation.

McReynolds’ lack of All-Star consideration is puzzling as a wonderful offensive performer who performed in New York for a lot of his 12-year profession. He had a minimum of 20 residence runs six instances and over 90 RBI in three straight years from 1986-1988. McReynolds completed third within the NL MVP in 1988 with the Mets, however the outfielder by no means acquired an invitation.

A wonderful batting common hitter all through his profession, Mueller received the AL Batting Title with the Purple Sox in 2003 and hit .291 for his 11-year profession. The third baseman nonetheless by no means hit 20 residence runs, limiting his attractiveness as an All-Star in a power-hitting period.

Murphy was not solely an elite defensive middle fielder, successful six straight Gold Gloves from 1980-1985, however he put up huge offensive numbers in a number of of these seasons. He earned MVP votes in 1981, was a 20/20 man in 1982, and hit .256-33-88 in 1984. Regardless of all of his manufacturing, Murphy was by no means an All-Star in 12 seasons.

Phillips’ profession WAR of fifty.9 is the best of any participant by no means to make an All-Star look. That claims so much for his longevity in an 18-year MLB profession and his underappreciated skillset that features a .374 on-base proportion and over 100 walks in 5 seasons. Even old-school baseball followers had a troublesome time overlooking a few of Phillips’ seasons within the mid-Nineties, hitting .281-19-61 for Detroit in 1994 and .261-27-61 for the Angels in 1995.

Salmon might be the primary Angels participant you consider from the Nineties, an completed slugger who performed 14 seasons with the workforce. He received 1993 AL Rookie of the 12 months, one Silver Slugger, and ending prime 10 within the MVP voting twice. Sadly, these honors and 5 30-plus residence run seasons nonetheless weren’t sufficient for Salmon to get his due within the Mid-Summer time Basic.

Simmons was an elite defensive shortstop throughout the bulk of his 11-year profession, and he additionally might hit. His offensive skill was on full show with the Angels in 2017 and 2018, two seasons that earned MVP votes however did not get him to the All-Star Sport. Simmons hit .278-14-69 with 19 steals in 2017, adopted by .292-11-75 with 10 steals in 2018, additionally successful the Gold Glove on each of these campaigns.

Stewart might do all of it offensively as an annual candidate for the Batting Title who additionally contributed pop and pace, however he apparently by no means did sufficient to earn an All-Star nod. Over 14 MLB seasons, Stewart hit above .300 six instances, scoring over 100 runs 4 instances, and swiped a minimum of 20 bases 4 instances. He was a 20/20 man for Toronto in 2000, and completed fourth within the AL MVP voting in 2003 enjoying for the Jays and Twins.

Tovar went on a formidable run with the Twins from 1967-1971, incomes MVP votes in every season however by no means making an All-Star workforce. He hit a minimum of .300 twice and led the AL in hits in 1971. His pace additionally shined in 1970, main the AL in doubles and triples whereas additionally swiping 30 bases. Tovar primarily manned the outfield in each of these seasons, but additionally spent important time at second, third, and shortstop throughout his 12-year profession.

Valentin had a comparatively brief prime, however one that ought to have earned extra All-Star consideration than he obtained enjoying the infield in Boston. He received the Silver Slugger and completed ninth within the AL MVP vote in 1995, hitting .298-27-102 with 20 steals and a .931 OPS whereas enjoying shortstop. Two years later, Valentin additionally carried out like an elite participant for Boston, hitting .306-18-77 with an AL-leading 47 doubles after shifting to second base and the new nook to make room for Nomar Garciaparra.

An enormous energy bat on the infield over 16 MLB seasons, Valentin’s mediocre batting common probably harm his All-Star case. Nonetheless, he had loads of alternatives, hit over 20 residence runs six instances, together with an amazing five-year run with the White Sox from 2000-2004. He slugged a formidable .448 for his profession with 249 residence runs, although Valentin hit solely .243.