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Projecting the 2017 MLB All-Stars at the quarter mark of the season
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is following up his Rookie of Year debut with another fine start. Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports

Projecting the 2017 MLB All-Stars at the quarter mark of the season

The 2017 MLB All-Star Game is two months away, but it's not too early to consider the top considers with voting open. The following rundown features the best candidates for the All-Star Game through one quarter of the season.

 
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AL Catcher: Salvador Perez

AL Catcher: Salvador Perez
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Perez has been one of the few bright spots for the Royals. Not only is he having another fine defensive season, but he's hitting .283-7-21 through 127 at-bats.

 
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NL Catcher: Buster Posey

NL Catcher: Buster Posey
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Despite a very short DL stint, Posey has been the NL's top catcher again. He's hitting .370-6-10 with a 1.026 OPS through 108 at-bats.

 
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AL First Baseman: Yonder Alonso

AL First Baseman: Yonder Alonso
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No one would have thought Alonso would be the top first baseman in the AL coming into the year, but he's been great for Oakland. He's hitting .291-12-29 through 110 at-bats.

 
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NL First Baseman: Ryan Zimmerman

NL First Baseman: Ryan Zimmerman
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Zimmerman has rebounded after a horrendous 2016 season, hitting an incredible .385-13-36 in 130 at-bats. He's also likely the top candidate for MVP in the league.

 
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AL Second Baseman: Robinson Cano

AL Second Baseman: Robinson Cano
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It's been another great offensive season for Cano. The Seattle slugger is hitting .296-8-28 with an .895 OPS.

 
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NL Second Baseman: Daniel Murphy

NL Second Baseman: Daniel Murphy
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Those who thought Murphy's 2016 season was a fluke are being proven wrong early this year. He's hitting .317-6-30 with a .916 OPS.

 
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AL Third Baseman: Miguel Sano

AL Third Baseman: Miguel Sano
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Sano is delivering on his offensive promise early this year, hitting .297-10-30 with 28 walks. He's a clear AL MVP candidate.

 
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NL Third Baseman: Jedd Gyorko

NL Third Baseman: Jedd Gyorko
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Gyorko entered the year sharing time at third base with Jhonny Peralta, but he's run away with the starting job. He's hitting .333-7-18 through 108 at-bats with a 1.010 OPS.

 
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AL Shortstop: Francisco Lindor

AL Shortstop: Francisco Lindor
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Lindor became a household name during the playoffs last year, and he's built on his strong run. He's hitting .282-8-20 with an .888 OPS

 
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NL Shortstop: Corey Seager

NL Shortstop: Corey Seager
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The reigning NL Rookie of the Year is having another fine season. He's hitting .283-6-21 with an .861 OPS for the Dodgers.

 
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AL Outfielder: Aaron Judge

AL Outfielder: Aaron Judge
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Judge has been the talk of the early season in baseball. The big power hitter is batting .316-14-29 with a 1.164 OPS in 117 at-bats.

 
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NL Outfielder: Bryce Harper

NL Outfielder: Bryce Harper
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Harper has been terrific after a subpar 2016 season. He's hitting .384-12-34 as a top MVP candidate.

 
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AL Outfielder: Mike Trout

AL Outfielder: Mike Trout
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It's just another year for Trout, the best player in the game. He's hitting .352-11-26 with seven steals and a league-leading 1.187 OPS for the Angels.

 
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NL Outfielder: Michael Conforto

NL Outfielder: Michael Conforto
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Conforto struggled to find at-bats during the start of the year, but he's more than played himself into the Mets' lineup. Batting leadoff for much of the year, he's hitting .343-9-24 with a 1.116 OPS.

 
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AL Outfielder: Mookie Betts

AL Outfielder: Mookie Betts
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Betts struggled in April but is making up for lost time. The Red Sox superstar is hitting .296-6-25 with 16/11 BB/K and a .901 OPS.

 
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NL Outfielder: Marcell Ozuna

NL Outfielder: Marcell Ozuna
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Giancarlo Stanton gets most of the headlines in Miami, but Ozuna has been an even better player this season. He's hitting .316-11-29 in 136 at-bats.

 
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AL DH: Nelson Cruz

AL DH: Nelson Cruz
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Cruz continues to age like a fine wine in Seattle. He's hitting .318-8-31 with a .964 OPS as the team's primary DH.

 
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NL DH: Freddie Freeman

NL DH: Freddie Freeman
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Freeman has struggled to get noticed in Atlanta, but he's having another monster year. He's hitting .344-12-20 with 25 walks and a 1.197 OPS.

 
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AL Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale

AL Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale
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Sales has been in a league of his own early this season. He has a staggering 85 strikeouts, 23 more than any other pitcher, a 2.15 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 58.2 innings.

 
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NL Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw

NL Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
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Kershaw has been great, as usual, this season. He has a 2.43 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 57/8 K/BB in 55.2 innings.

 
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AL Starting Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel

AL Starting Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel
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The 2015 AL Cy Young winner has made a complete comeback this year. Keuchel has a 1.69 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 58.2 innings.

 
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NL Starting Pitcher: Mike Leake

NL Starting Pitcher: Mike Leake
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Leake didn't pitch well in his first season with the Cardinals, but he's turned his luck around this season. He has a 1.94 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 46.1 innings.

 
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AL Starting Pitcher: Jason Vargas

AL Starting Pitcher: Jason Vargas
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Vargas is pitching like the new Jamie Moyer, posting a 1.01 ERA and walking only eight batters in 44.2 innings with his mid-80s fastball.

 
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NL Starting Pitcher: Ivan Nova

NL Starting Pitcher: Ivan Nova
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Nova continues to ride his pinpoint control to success. He has a 2.48 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 54.1 innings for the Pirates.

 
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AL Relief Pitcher: Chris Devenski

AL Relief Pitcher: Chris Devenski
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While Devenski isn't closing games, he has been the most valuable relief pitcher in baseball this season. The right-hander has a 3.09 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 43/6 K/BB in 23.1 innings for the Astros. 

 
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NL Relief Pitcher: Kenley Jansen

NL Relief Pitcher: Kenley Jansen
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Jansen edges Cubs closer Wade Davis for the top honor in the NL at the moment, but it's awfully close. The Dodgers closer has allowed two earned runs in 14.2 innings with 28/0 K/BB. Davis still has a 0.00 ERA but has a a little less dominant 20/5 K/BB in 15.1 innings.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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