The excitement for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard has reached a fever pitch with the unveiling of the starting lineups. This year's Midsummer Classic is set to take place on July 15 at 8 p.m. ET at Atlanta’s Truist Park, and fans are eager to see their favorite players take the field. The results of the fan vote, which determined this year's All-Star starters, were revealed on Wednesday during an ESPN broadcast.
Leading the charge for the American League is Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, alongside the Dodgers' two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, both of whom secured automatic bids as the leading vote-getters in Phase 1. The starting lineups feature a mix of seasoned veterans like Freddie Freeman and emerging stars such as Seattle’s Cal Raleigh.
This year, a total of 13 teams are represented in the All-Star starting lineups, with the Tigers and Dodgers each boasting three starters. Notably, the Cubs are the only other team sending multiple players to the All-Star Game. Among the starters, nine players are making their first All-Star appearance, showcasing the league's fresh talent.
One of the standout players is Mariners backstop Cal Raleigh, who is on track for one of the best seasons ever for a catcher. With an impressive 1.024 OPS and a remarkable 33 home runs in just 84 games, Raleigh's performance has put him in the conversation for home run history as a catcher. His 5.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) ranks second only to Judge, making him the first Mariners backstop to start in the All-Star Game.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who recently signed a transformative 14-year, $500 million extension, continues to impress with a .380 OBP, .828 OPS, and 12 home runs this season. This marks his second consecutive selection as an All-Star starter and his fourth in the last five years, as he aims to match his father’s six career fan vote victories.
Another remarkable player is Gleyber Torres of the Tigers, whose 2.3 WAR is second only to Ketel Marte among second basemen. With a batting line of .284/.386/.437, Torres has achieved a career-high OBP, marking his third All-Star selection, and he becomes the first Tigers player at second base to start since Placido Polanco in 2007.
The A’s shortstop Logan Wilson has also made headlines with a remarkable .339 batting average, ranking him second in the Majors behind Judge. Wilson's consistent performance has led him to become the first A’s shortstop to start in the All-Star Game since Bert Campaneris.
Cleveland's star third baseman José Ramírez continues to shine brightly, boasting 13 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 80 games. Ramírez is on pace for his fifth consecutive 20-20 season and has an impressive 3.2 WAR, solidifying his status as a seven-time All-Star and a potential Hall of Famer.
Meanwhile, Ryan O’Hearn has emerged as a key player for the Orioles, significantly improving his performance with a .295/.383/.471 line, resulting in an .854 OPS, the fifth-best among designated hitters in the AL.
What more can be said about Aaron Judge? Even with a “slump” in June, he maintains an astonishing .358 average with an MLB-leading 6.5 WAR. Judge has already had two all-time seasons and is on track for another remarkable year, marking his fifth straight selection as an All-Star Game starter.
On the National League side, Corbin Carroll has emerged as a top player for the Tigers, showcasing his prowess with a .909 OPS and 21 home runs. His performance has secured him a second consecutive All-Star selection.
Javier Báez has also made a comeback, achieving a .783 OPS and 1.8 WAR, marking his third All-Star selection at a new position.
Will Smith of the Dodgers is having a standout season, leading the National League in batting average at .320. With an on-base percentage of .418 and a slugging percentage of .532, he is on track to achieve a historic .300/.400/.500 season for catchers.
Continuing his legacy, Freddie Freeman is back in the All-Star lineup, hitting .308 with 21 doubles and 10 home runs. His presence in the lineup is a testament to his consistency since joining the Dodgers.
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, featuring both established stars and rising newcomers. As fans gear up for this celebrated annual event, the anticipation continues to build for a memorable night at Truist Park.
