NewsZimmerman could earn All-Star nod
Slugger ranks fourth in voting for NL third basemen
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
05/26/09 2:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON -- Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has given Nationals fans a lot to cheer about this season.
Not too long ago, Zimmerman was on a 30-game hitting streak, by far the longest in baseball. He is currently among the league leaders in most offensive categories and leads the National League in hits and multi-hit games. Zimmerman is also one of the best defensive third basemen in baseball.
No wonder Zimmerman ranks fourth among NL third basemen in the All-Star balloting, with 272,744 votes.
"He is unbelievable," teammate John Lannan said early this month. "I think he is going to be in the All-Star Game this year. In my eyes, he is the starting third baseman, so far. Knock on wood. He is playing great ball right now -- on offense and defense."
Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times with the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites until July 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Starting rosters will be announced during the 2009 All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Chevrolet on TBS on July 5. Baseball fans around the world will then be able to select the final player on each team via the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote at MLB.com.
And the voting doesn't end there. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in the official voting for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevrolet at the Midsummer Classic via the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint MVP Vote at MLB.com.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX and around the world by Major League Baseball International. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio play-by-play, while MLB.com will offer extensive online coverage.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
