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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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Jun 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Carlos Martinez

Worthiness: 5/10, Likelihood: 3/10

A 6-0 record, 1.76 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP: those are Carlos Martinez’s 2016 numbers if you delete the month of May from the books. Unfortunately, that month happened, and the ugly stat line that he posted—a 1-5 record, 5.18 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP in six starts—might be enough to ruin his chances of being an All-Star this year.

While impressive, his overall numbers for the year don’t stack up too well in any important categories compared to other starters in contention for All-Star roles. His 3.02 ERA ranked 17th among qualified starters, while his 1.09 WHIP ranks 14th. Even his .209 opponent batting average, his most marketable statistic this year, ranks him only 10th among the league’s qualified starters. Perhaps Martinez could have a chance if a slew of starters end up pitching on the Sunday before the All-Star Game and are rendered ineligible, but otherwise, it looks as if the month of May will prevent him from getting to San Diego.

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