The Major League Baseball All-Star game takes place on July 14, and some players are already making a strong argument for their inclusion on the team.
The likes of Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera and other routine selections will most likely find themselves involved in the all-star festivities again this year. The variation comes from the players who make their surprise appearances in the midseason accolades.
These curveballs could be rising stars who put it together in the first half of the season or veterans returning to prominence after a poor season or two.
Let's take a look at five players, who are not household names, who may find themselves representing their respective leagues at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park this July.