On Monday, Major League Baseball presented the initial update for the 2023 All-Star voting. The results reveal fans’ strong support for top-performing players from the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani Dominates All-Star Voting
Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani leads all players with an impressive 1.165 million votes for the designated hitter position. He is not the only Dodger shining in the ballot, as teammates Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages are also leading in their respective categories.
National League Voting Insights
- Key Players:
- Drake Baldwin (Catcher, Braves) – 972,813 votes
- Freddie Freeman (1B, Dodgers) – 870,606 votes
- Ozzie Albies (2B, Braves) – 517,147 votes
- Max Muncy (3B, Dodgers) – 941,218 votes
- Andy Pages (OF, Dodgers) – 800,496 votes
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF, Braves) – 693,472 votes
The All-Star Game is set for July 14 in Philadelphia, and the first phase of voting concludes on June 25. A second phase, featuring finalists only, will run from June 29 to July 2.
American League All-Star Leaders
The American League showcases a varied lineup with players representing seven different teams. Among them, the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have multiple players leading their positions.
Top American League Vote-Getters
- Shea Langeliers (Catcher, Athletics) – 715,625 votes
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B, Blue Jays) – 603,014 votes
- Ernie Clement (2B, Blue Jays) – 904,702 votes
- Junior Caminero (3B, Rays) – 625,520 votes
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS, Royals) – 890,575 votes
- Aaron Judge (OF, Yankees) – 977,460 votes
- Mike Trout (OF, Angels) – 926,601 votes
- Cody Bellinger (OF, Yankees) – 533,842 votes
- Yordan Alvarez (DH, Astros) – 1,015,768 votes
Surprising Contenders and Trends
The Milwaukee Brewers, currently leading the NL Central, surprisingly have no players ranking higher than third in the All-Star votes. First baseman Jake Bauers and second baseman Brice Turang are notable performers despite ranking lower in the polls.
Player Performances
Brandon Marsh of the Philadelphia Phillies is making headlines as a strong candidate for a starting spot, currently boasting a batting average of .322 and 668,191 votes.
Additional Notes
While Pete Crow-Armstrong leads MLB in wins above replacement, he ranks only 14th among NL outfielders in the voting. Players like James Wood and Juan Soto are also trailing in the race, despite their strong performances.
As the final voting phase approaches, the landscape may change significantly, especially with fans actively participating in the online voting process. The excitement continues to build as fans eagerly await the All-Star Game rosters.
