USA – The Cincinnati Reds had two players, first baseman Joey Votto and outfielder Jay Bruce, selected to the 2008 Topps Rookie All-Star team. Of the 30 Major League teams, no other club had more than one player selected to the talent-laden squad.

Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria, the Baseball Writers Association of America reigning Rookie of the Year winners, joined the Reds duo along with Cuban sensation Alexei Ramirez of the Chicago White Sox.

2008 Topps Rookie All-Stars

Catcher
Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs (NL)

First Base
Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (NL)

Second Base
Alexei Ramirez, Chicago White Sox (AL)

Shortstop
Mike Aviles, Kansas City Royals (AL)

Third Base
Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays (AL)

Outfield
Jay Bruce, Cincinnati Reds (NL)
Denard Span, Minnesota Twins (AL)
David Murphy, Texas Rangers (AL)

Starting Pitcher
John Lannan, Washington Nationals (NL)

Relief Pitcher
Brad Ziegler, Oakland Athletics (AL)

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