Joe Mauer, Albert Pujols among top vote-getters in balloting by major league execs
Submitted by Theresa on October 22nd, 2009
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer and St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols highlight Sporting News’ 2009 American and National League All-Star teams, as selected by a panel of 31 major league general managers and assistant GMs.
Mauer received votes from all 17 AL executives who participated; Pujols, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun were on the ballots of all 14 NL team executives who voted.
Mauer led the majors with a .365 batting average and won his third AL batting title in the past four seasons. His .444 on-base percentage also was the best in the majors, and he set career highs with 28 homers and 96 RBIs despite missing all of April because of back problems.