On Tuesday, Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez batted cleanup for an American League lineup that ranked among the most fearsome in recent All-Star Game history. That wasn't by accident.
Entering the break, it was Ramirez -- not Aaron Judge, J.D. Martinez, Mike Trout or anyone else -- who was leading the Majors with 57 extra-base hits. That includes 29 home runs (tied with Martinez for the MLB lead), 26 doubles and two triples.
How impressive is that total? Ramirez's 57 extra-base hits are the most by a switch-hitter before the All-Star Game -- more than legends like Mickey Mantle, Chipper Jones or Eddie Murray.