If ever there was a Twins player who deserved to be an All-Star it is Brian Dozier in 2015, but following Friday’s vote neither the outstanding efforts of Dozier or a spirited fan campaign were able to get him in.
A message from @BrianDozier. Thank you #TwinsTerritory!https://t.co/2nnmnoxUpp
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 10, 2015
The Dream is over: Moustakas wins the fan vote. #VoteDozier fun while it lasted. #mntwins
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 10, 2015
That means despite hitting 18 home runs, with 45 RBIs while scoring 65 runs – more than any other American League second baseman – Dozier will not be playing in next week’s All-Star Game in Cincinnati.
.@BrianDozier got the #MNTwins their third walk-off win this season. Please do him a favor and #VoteDozier. pic.twitter.com/CwI1gCkQQH
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 7, 2015
His 47 extra base hits is the most by a Twins player in the history of the organization prior to the All-Star break.
Brian Dozier entered today leading the AL with 47 extra-base hits. He's also tied for the most runs with 65. #VoteDozier
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) July 10, 2015
Dozier’s fans and teammates went to work trying to get him elected, which culminated in a massive Twitter effort throughout the day on Friday, with #votedozier trending number one in the Twin Cities.
Dozier came into the day trailing Mike Moustakas in the final vote for the American League, and despite the valiant effort Moustakas was able to hold Dozier off.
The #VoteDozier campaign was second among all Final Vote candidates for votes via Twitter today behind Moustakas.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) July 10, 2015
. . .Thank you for your support @Twins (& @Mets) fans. Voting is officially over. #VoteDozier #VoteFamilia pic.twitter.com/3mdqlCKQDZ
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 10, 2015
