Breaking News: Aaron Judge Tops All-Star Voting, Eyes Consecutive Win
As of 4:00 this morning (June 17), Aaron Judge has taken a commanding lead in the All-Star voting, securing 1,568,527 votes. This puts him on track to become the first player since Alex Rodriguez in the 2007-08 season to win the highest number of votes for two consecutive years. With a significant lead of 525,000 votes over second-place Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, Judge is poised to make history.
Shohei Otani Nipping at Judge’s Heels
Shohei Otani is hot on Judge’s trail with 1,398,771 votes, leaving open the possibility of overtaking Judge and claiming the top spot. Otani is one of five players from the National Football Conference (NFC) with over a million votes, alongside teammates Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Bears, and Francisco Lindor of the Metropolis.
The Road to the All-Star Game
The first round of voting concludes on June 27, Beijing time. Each league’s voter will automatically secure a starting spot in the All-Star Game. The top two designated hitters and the top six outfielders with the most votes will advance to the second round. Notably, if an outfielder leads the league in votes, only the next four outfielders will progress to the second round, competing for the remaining two starting outfield spots.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 16 at 8:00 AM Beijing time at Chuyi Stadium in Atlanta. With the voting process in full swing, fans are eagerly anticipating which players will secure starting spots and make history in this prestigious event.
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