New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge leads all vote-getters in the first round of All-Star voting with 1,366,315 votes, just ahead of teammate Juan Soto. Other players with over 1 million votes include Phillies’ Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm, and Dodgers’ Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. The Phillies are projected to have the most players advance to the final round of voting, with several players in contention. On the American League side, the Baltimore Orioles are the most popular among voters, with five players in position to advance.
Catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson are leading vote-getters at their respective positions, with several other Orioles players also in contention. The All-Star ballot will be open until June 27, with the top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders advancing to the second phase of voting. This will determine the All-Star teams and starters for each league. Fans can access the ballot online at MLB.com/Vote, on all club websites, and via mobile devices.
In addition to Judge and Soto, other American League leaders at their positions include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jose Ramirez, and Yordan Alvarez. On the National League side, leaders include William Contreras, Luis Arraez, and Jurickson Profar. However, two leading vote-getters are expected to miss the All-Star game due to injuries. J.T. Realmuto of the Phillies is on the injured list with a meniscus injury, while Mookie Betts of the Dodgers is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks with a fracture.
The first round of voting for the 2024 MLB All-Star game shows an interesting mix of players from different teams leading in vote counts. While Judge and Soto lead in the American League, players like Harper and Bohm are popular choices in the National League. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as fans continue to vote for their favorite players to advance to the second round of voting. With key players facing injuries, there may be changes in the lineup for the All-Star game.
Overall, the All-Star voting process highlights the popularity of certain players across the league, with fans eager to see their favorites compete in the game. As the voting period comes to a close, the final roster for the All-Star teams will soon be determined. The next phase of voting will be crucial in selecting the players who will represent their respective leagues in the All-Star game. Fans can continue to show their support by voting online and through mobile devices to ensure their favorite players make it to the next round.
