By the numbers: Who is Chris Sale up against in the Final Vote?

Jun 28, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers a pitch against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

We all know Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale is more than deserving to be on the American League All-Star roster for the 2014 All-Star Game at Target Field in Minnesota next Tuesday. Sale is one of five pitchers on the AL Final Vote ballot, where fans have until Thursday at 4 p.m. ET to vote for the final All-Star roster spots for both leagues.

Let’s take a closer look at the players on the AL ballot.

Jun 22, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

• Dallas Keuchel (HOU): Keuchel is a pitcher who should definitely not make it ahead of Sale. While he has an above .500 record on a poor team (8-5), neither his ERA (3.06) nor his WHIP (1.18) are dominant. He is on pace for less than 200 strikeouts (84) and does have good control (only 27 walks).

• Rick Porcello (DET): Porcello plays on a good team, therefore he has a better record than he may deserve (11-5). That doesn’t necessarily mean he is not a good pitcher, just that he is playing on a good team.

Porcello’s ERA is at 3.53, far from dominant. Plus the fact that it takes him some time to get going, due to the fact that he is a sinker ball pitcher. That is compounded with the fact that he really isn’t a strikeout pitcher (only 64 on the season). His WHIP is not bad (1.18), however, he is a bad choice due to the style of pitcher that he is.

• Garrett Richards (LAA): Richards is a pitcher that may deserve to go the All-Star game ahead of Sale. His stuff is dominant, which is backed up by his 119 strikeouts. He has a very good record at 10-2, which isn’t a mirage, considering his ERA is at 2.71. His WHIP is nearly at 1.00 (1.07 to be exact). Richards has the ability to dominate, something the others don’t.

Jun 15, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

• Corey Kluber (CLE): Kluber’s ERA is very good just like Richards, however, his win-loss record has not been as good. While Kluber has an ERA of 2.86, he only has an 8-6 record.

Kluber has been the ace of a mediocre Cleveland team, which has affected his record, unlike Richards who plays on a good Angel ball club. He has struck out plenty, with his current total being 137. Kluber is a good pitcher, but he is not as dominant as Sale or Richards.