20 offbeat facts about the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

In a clear indication that baseball scouts have a sharp eye for identifying talented prospects, 24 players in this year's All-Star Game were first-round draft picks, 13 from the American League and 11 from the National League.

Here are the first-round draftees on the AL roster, starting from highest player chosen:

Joe Mauer: 1^st pick of 2001

Catcher, Minnesota

Justin Verlander: 2^nd pick of  2004 …. Pitcher, Detroit

Alex Gordon: 2^nd pick of 2005 …. Outfield, Kansas City

Manny Machado: 3^rd pick of 2010 … Third base, Baltimore

Prince Fielder: 7^th pick of 2002 ….  First base, Detroit

Jason Castro: 10^th pick of 2008 …. Catcher, Houston

Max Scherzer: 11^th pick of 2006 …. Pitcher, Detroit

Chris Sale: 13^th pick of 2010 …. Pitcher, Chicago White Sox

Torii Hunter: 20^th pick of 1993 …. Outfield, Detroit

Glen Perkins: 22^nd pick of 2004 …. Pitcher, Minnesota

Mike Trout: 25^th pick of 2009 ….  Outfield, Los Angeles Angels

Adam Jones: 37^th pick of 2003 …. Outfield, Baltimore

Brett Cecil: 38^th pick of 2007 …. Pitcher, Toronto