Is All Star Voting a Popularity Contest?
July 6, 2009
Is the voting for the starters of the MLB All Star Game a popularity contest? It sure is. Every year certain players get voted in while more deserving players stay home. Every year the sports media complains for weeks.
One thing is for certain, the rookie cards of a player who is the top vote getter will prove to be sought after cards. Popularity is more important than production in collecting circles....it always has been. Outside of a Hall of Fame induction, there is nothing more indicative of a player's collectibility than leading his league in All Star voting.
This year the leading vote getter in the National League was Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals. Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees got more votes than any other American League player. Here are their rookie cards:
2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols
Year:
2001
Set:
Topps Traded This 2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols rookie cards is one of many rookies of the star first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals. A muti-time All Star, Pujols already has two MVPs and a World Series ring to his credit. His credentials will ensure that his rookie cards will be a hot commodity for years to come.
1993 Topps Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter
Year:
1993
Set:
Topps This 1993 Topps Derek Jeter is the rookie card of the great New York Yankees shortstop. Part of the 1992 Draft Picks subset, this card has been one of the most popular standard baseball cards among collectors since its issue date. Jeter is a ten time All Star and has been a part of four World Series Championship teams. His rookie cards will probably be popular for decades to come.
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