Matt Wieters, Jim Johnson, and Adam Jones will be representing the Orioles in the All-Star game this season. This marks the first year since 2005 in which more than Oriole was selected to the All-Star game.
Wieters, 26, has put up a .335 wOBA this season and continues to play stellar defense behind the plate.
Johnson, 29, has 23 saves this season along with a 1.30 ERA.
Jones, 26, is also having a career year. He’s posted a .387 wOBA with 19 home runs in 329 PAs this year.
Jason Hammel is among 5 playes on the MLB’s final ballot. He may still be sent to the AS Game if fans vote him in.
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