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Which St. Louis Cardinals Players are Truly All-Star Game Worthy?

By Patrick Karraker

Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League catcher Yadier Molina (4) of the St. Louis Cardinals talks with outfielder Matt Holliday (7) of the St. Louis Cardinals during workout day the day before the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League catcher Yadier Molina (4) of the St. Louis Cardinals talks with outfielder Matt Holliday (7) of the St. Louis Cardinals during workout day the day before the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /
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St. Louis Cardinals Stephen Piscotty
May 19, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty (55) celebrates after scoring on a two run single hit by first baseman Matt Adams (not pictured) during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

Stephen Piscotty

Worthiness: 3/10, Likelihood: 2/10

Unfortunately, the resurrection of Matt Holliday as a middle-of-the-lineup threat has coincided with the decline of Stephen Piscotty. After hitting .323 with six homers and 31 RBI through the season’s first two months, Piscotty looked like a definite All-Star candidate. Unfortunately, Piscotty has now endured a disastrous June during which he’s posted a .200/.297/.363 slash line with two homers and just eight runs batted in.

Piscotty has proven to be exceptionally versatile and has accumulated a very respectable seven defensive runs saved in right field. Had he maintained a batting average up in the .320s through the end of June, that consistent contact combined with his strong play in the field probably would have been enough to earn him a spot. A sub-.300 average (he’s at .287 after Tuesday’s game) isn’t going to be enough to carry him with minimal power output, though, so it appears as if the 25-year-old is just going to have to wait until next year as he tries to earn his first All-Star nod.

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