The All-Time MLB All-Star Performers

The purpose of the All-Star game has always been to put together the best players from each league for a single exhibition game. That being said, all the greats since 1933 have made plenty of appearances, with varied success. While some all-time greats made this team, others were outperformed by lesser-known players. Six of the players on the team are already in the Hall of Fame, while others are destined to be enshrined as well. Here are your all-time All-Star performers.


Pitcher – Pedro Martinez (4.0 innings pitched, 2 hits, 8 strikeouts, 1-0, 1999 MVP)



The only thing that could be debatable when thinking of keeping him off this team is his lack of innings. However, when he actually did pitch in the game, he dominated much like during the season. In 1999, he struck out 5 batters in 2 innings to steal the show and win the MVP at his home, Fenway Park. He became the 5th pitcher ever to win the award, and to this point has been the last to do so.

Pitcher – Carl Hubbell (9.2 innings pitched, 8 hits, 3 ER, 11 K)



Hubbell makes the team really based on one unreal showcase in the 1934 All-Star game. He was a 9-time All-Star, won 2 MVPs and was a Hall of Famer himself, but when he sent five future Hall of Famers back to the dugout after striking them out consecutively at an All-Star game, he went down in history. He faced down Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin in order and sent them all back shaking their heads. His other appearances in the midsummer classic weren't bad either, but he made history that day.

Pitcher – Don Drysdale (19.1, 10 hits, 3 ER, 19 K, 2 wins)



Drysdale has pitched more innings in the All-Star game than anyone else in MLB history, and he has made the most of the innings. In 19.1 innings, he gave up just 3 runs, all of which came in one outing. Otherwise, he struck out close to one batter an inning, and also picked up a pair of wins. His five starts also puts him in a tie for the most ever.

Catcher – Gary Carter (6-21, .286, 4 RBI, 3 HR)



Looking at his all-time statistics in the game, he doesn't look that impressive. However, the 2-time MVP winner is one of only five players to hit two home runs in a game. The 11-time All-Star selection took home top honors in 1981 and 1984 as a member of the Expos.

First Baseman – Steve Garvey (11-26, .423, 7 RBI, 2 HR)



Garvey is sometimes forgotten throughout history, but he never took an All-Star break off when he got the chance to play. Garvey had a .821 slugging percentage in 10 games, hitting at a .423 clip as well. For his efforts, he took home the MVP award in 1974 and 1978 and played his signature steady first base for the National League.

Second Baseman – Alfonso Soriano (5-14, .357, 6 RBI, 3 HR)



There have a been a lot of solid second basemen in the All-Star game, but the one who jumps out is a guy who now plays the outfield. Soriano jumped all over a Roger Clemens fastball in 2004 for a 3-run bomb to seal the game early for the American League. The 7-time All-Star might have a few more games left as well.

Third Baseman – Cal Ripken Jr. (13-49, .265, 8 RBI, 2 HR)



Yes, he was primarily a shortstop, but he slides over to third for this team. His numbers don’t necessarily scream out at you, but he had some memorable moments in All-Star game history at shortstop and third base. In 1991, he became the first player to win the Home Run Derby and All-Star MVP in the same year. Fast forward 10 years, and he was selected as the AL starting third baseman. Alex Rodriguez switched positions with Ripken in the first inning to pay tribute to his earlier playing days, and then blasted a home run off Chan Ho Park in his first plate appearance. At 40 years old, he became the oldest to homer and the oldest to win the MVP award.

Shortstop – Derek Jeter (9-19, .474, 3 RBI, 1 HR)



The catalyst of so many great Yankee teams has also shined among most other All-Stars. He has the highest career batting average in All-Star game history, and has been part of the reason the American League has dominated the game recently. The 2000 MVP has never lost an All-Star game, and will put that streak, and batting average, on the line as the only member of this team to make the 2009 team.

Outfield – Ken Griffey Jr. (11-25, .440, 7 RBI, 1 HR, 1992 MVP)



Junior might be the most well-rounded All-Star, who not only played well in games but also is the most decorated HR Derby champion ever. He won three of those contests, including back-to back in 1998 and 1999. In the actual games, he just hit one home run, but has hit at an absurd .440 clip. He went 3-3 with a home run, a double and 2 RBI in 1992 to take home the MVP award.

Outfield – Stan Musial (20-63, .317, 9 RBI, 6 HR)



One of the best players in MLB history was also a solid player in the All-Star game. His numbers faded off a bit at the end of his career, but he has the career records for extra base hits (8), home runs (6), pinch hits (3) and total bases (40). He had the luxury of being named to 24 All-Star teams, but his success in them proves he certainly belonged. His 12th inning home run in 1955 to win the game remains as one of the All-Star game's defining moments.

Outfield – Willie Mays – 23-73 (.315), 9 RBI, 3 HR MVP



Like Musial, Willie Mays made the most of his 24 All-Star game selections. He has the record for career hits (23) and runs (20), while tying with Musial in extra base hits (8) and total bases (40). He also took home two MVP awards, one in 1963 and the other in 1968.