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PHOTOS: MLB American League All-Star Team

Alcides Escobar, Kansas City Royals, SS

.276 BA, 2 HR, .314 OBP
Escobar will be the first shortstop to start for the AL since Derek Jeter, who had played in the All-Star game each year since 2005.

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Who made the all-star cut ahead of next week's game in Cincinnati? Click through the gallery to see the American League starters.