MLB announces 2019 All-Star starters
Major League Baseball announced the 2019 All-Star starters Wednesday as voted on by the fans.
It was the first year the league held a Starters Election, which began with a primary and was followed by fans voting for the starter from a final group of three at each infield position, and the top nine outfielders.
Pitchers and reserves for each league will be announced Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET, and the 90th MLB All-Star Game takes place July 9 in Cleveland.
American League
Catcher: Gary Sanchez, Yankees
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | 47.1% |
| James McCann | 33.1% |
| Robinson Chirinos | 19.8% |
First base: Carlos Santana, Indians
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | 49.2% |
| Luke Voit | 25.8% |
| C.J. Cron | 25.0% |
Second base: DJ LeMahieu, Yankees
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | 38.0% |
| Jose Altuve | 31.5% |
| Tommy La Stella | 30.5% |
Third base: Alex Bregman, Astros
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 49.1% |
| Hunter Dozier | 27.6% |
| Gio Urshela | 23.3% |
Shortstop: Jorge Polanco, Twins
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | 42% |
| Gleyber Torres | 31.2% |
| Carlos Correa | 26.8% |
Outfield: Mike Trout, Angels; George Springer, Astros; Michael Brantley, Astros
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Mike Trout | 25.5% |
| George Springer | 15.7% |
| Michael Brantley | 10.8% |
| Aaron Judge | 9.9% |
| Mookie Betts | 9.1% |
| Eddie Rosario | 8.9% |
| Joey Gallo | 7.8% |
| Austin Meadows | 6.5% |
| Josh Reddick | 5.9% |
Designated hitter: Hunter Pence, Rangers
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | 46.7% |
| J.D. Martinez | 31.2% |
| Nelson Cruz | 22.0% |
National League
Catcher: Willson Contreras, Cubs
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 44.6% |
| Brian McCann | 33.0% |
| Yasmani Grandal | 22.4% |
First base: Freddie Freeman, Braves
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | 38.5% |
| Josh Bell | 37.4% |
| Anthony Rizzo | 24.2% |
Second base: Ketel Marte, D-backs
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | 39.2% |
| Ozzie Albies | 34.3% |
| Mike Moustakas | 26.5% |
Third base: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 51.9% |
| Josh Donaldson | 25.1% |
| Kris Bryant | 23.0% |
Shortstop: Javier Baez, Cubs
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Javier Baez | 43.3% |
| Trevor Story | 29.3% |
| Dansby Swanson | 27.4% |
Outfield: Christian Yelich, Brewers; Cody Bellinger, Dodgers; Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves
| Player | Vote |
|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | 22.3% |
| Cody Bellinger | 21.0% |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | 15.0% |
| Charlie Blackmon | 12.6% |
| Nick Markakis | 8.2% |
| Jason Heyward | 6.5% |
| Kyle Schwarber | 5.3% |
| Albert Almora Jr. | 5.0% |
| Joc Pederson | 4.0% |
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