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MLB All-Star Game: Aaron Judge leads all vote-getters as Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers each land two starters
Fri, Jul 8, 2022
MLB News (AP)
On Friday evening, Major League Baseball announced the starters for the 2022 All-Star Game, which will take place on Tuesday, July 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The voting results from the league's two-step voting process for the All-Star game were revealed during a live broadcast.'
The top two vote-getters at each position (and four outfielders) advanced to Phase 2 of the voting process. Fans voted this week to determine what position players will start later this month, and the polls closed Friday afternoon. The rest of the All-Star rosters, including both the American League and National League pitching staffs, will be revealed on Sunday, July 10. As part of this year's voting process the leading vote-getter in each league in Phase 1 gets to skip Phase 2 and is given an All-Star Game starting spot automatically.'Yankees'slugger'Aaron Judge'led all players with 3,762,498 votes and will start for the American League for the fourth time (also 2017, 2018, and 2021).'Braves'wunderkind'Ronald Acuna'Jr. led the National League with 3,503,188 votes. This is his third straight All-Star Game starting assignment. As well, Albert Pujols of he Cardinals and Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers have already been added to the All-Star rosters .'
Here, then, are the 2022 MLB All-Star Game starters as elected by the fans.
American League'
Catcher: Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays (first selection)
Alejandro Kirk TOR - C - 30 View ProfileRunner-up: Jose Trevino, Yankees:'
First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (second selection)
Vladimir Guerrero TOR - 1B - 27 View ProfileRunner-up: Ty France, Mariners:'
Second Base: Jose Altuve, Astros (eighth selection)
Jose Altuve HOU - 2B - 27 View ProfileRunner-up: Santiago Espinal, Blue Jays:'
Third base: Rafael Devers, Red Sox (second selection)
Rafael Devers BOS - 3B - 11 View ProfileRunner-up: Jose Ramirez, Guardians
Shortstop: Tim Anderson, White Sox (second selection)
Tim Anderson CHW - SS - 7 View ProfileRunner-up: Bo Bichette, Blue Jays:'
Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees (fourth selection); Mike Trout, Angels (10th selection); Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees (fifth selection)
Aaron Judge NYY - CF - 99 View Profile Mike Trout LAA - CF - 27 View Profile Giancarlo Stanton NYY - DH - 27 View ProfileRunners-up: George Springer, Blue Jays; Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Blue Jays
Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Angels (second selection)
Shohei Ohtani LAA - DH - 17 View ProfileRunner-up: Yordan Alvarez, Astros
National League
Catcher: Willson Contreras, Cubs (third selection)
Willson Contreras CHC - C - 40 View ProfileRunner-up: Travis d'Arnaud, Braves:'
First base: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals (seventh selection)
Paul Goldschmidt STL - 1B - 46 View ProfileRunner-up: Pete Alonso, Mets:'
Second base: Jazz Chisholm, Marlins (first selection)
2B -Runner-up: Ozzie Albies, Braves
Third base: Manny Machado, Padres (sixth selection)
Manny Machado SD - 3B - 13 View ProfileRunner-up: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
Shortstop: Trea Turner, Dodgers (second selection)
Trea Turner LAD - SS - 6 View ProfileRunner-up: Dansby Swanson, Braves
Outfield: Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves (third selection); Mookie Betts, Dodgers (sixth selection); Joc Pederson, Giants (second selection)
Ronald Acuna ATL - RF - 13 View Profile Mookie Betts LAD - RF - 50 View Profile Joc Pederson SF - LF - 23 View ProfileRunners-up: Starling Marte, Mets; Adam Duvall, Braves:'
Designated Hitter: Bryce Harper, Phillies (seventh selection)
DH -Runner-up: William Contreras, Braves
Pitching and reserves will be determined by a combination of player vote and selections by the commissioner's office.'