DDSN MLB All-Star Game Selections: National League

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Voting for the 2024 MLB All Star Game officially opened at 11:00 a.m. CT on June 5th. Fans across the country have the chance to vote for their favorite stars across the league to have a roster spot at the July 16th matchup between the American and National Leagues. Here are our selections for the most deserving players, along with runners-up, at every position. In accordance with MLB rules, we also made sure to include at least one player from every team. Stats are updated as of June 6, 2024.

C: William Contreras (.313/.382/.482)

Runner-Up: Will Smith

William Contreras and Will Smith have torn the cover off the ball in the first third of the season, earning both of them a spot in the mid-July classic. William in particular has played remarkably, hitting for a career-best AVG, OBP, and SLG. His eight homers is second among NL catchers, only behind Smith. Smith is also having one of his best offensive seasons, sporting an .876 OPS and ten dingers in 228 plate appearances.

1B: Bryce Harper (.268/.378/.512)

Runner-Up: Freddie Freeman

Bryce Harper is having another Harper-esque year, knocking 14 home runs with an .890 OPS. Despite just recently moving to first base he has proven to be a remarkable defender, as he currently has the second-highest fielding value at first behind perennial defensive standout Christian Walker. Freddie Freeman (.294/.395/.485) may be short of what would be his fifth straight .300 season, but he’s still raking at 34 years of age. His .880 OPS puts him sixteenth in the league. It would be both Harper and Freeman’s eighth all-star appearance.

2B: Ketel Marte (.279/.339/.498)

Runner-Up: Nolan Gorman

Marte will become a two-time all star in July after a terrific start to the season. He’s been a star defensive second baseman while also compiling 12 bombs and a 137 OPS+. Despite not typically being a position full of power hitters, Nolan Gorman is also sending balls out of the park seemingly at command. Gorman has 14, and an impressive .492 slugging percentage. Among MLB second baseman Marte and Gorman rank first and second in slugging, respectively. For Gorman it would be his first all-star selection.

3B: Alec Bohm (.291/.345/.473)

Runner-Up: Ryan McMahon

The league-leader in doubles (23) has made a case for his first Midsummer Classic in his five year career. Bohm has a 133 OPS+ and is benefitting from decreased strikeout rates (13.8%). Despite striking out twice as much as Bohm, Ryan McMahon (.278/.366/.457) has put up great production from the hot corner for the Rockies. He has 10 home runs and a 1.9 bWAR through 60 games.

SS: Mookie Betts (.312/.411/.512)

Runner-Up: Elly De La Cruz

In his first full season at shortstop, Mookie Betts has risen to the occasion. He hasn’t become a Gold Glove-caliber infielder by any means, but he has held down the six-hole while also being one of the top hitters in the National League this season. His .312 batting average ranks fifth in the NL, and despite it being a down year for Betts power wise he is still posting a 3.6 bWAR. Elly De La Cruz has cooled off as of late at the plate (.240/.332/.438), but his base running has been so ridiculous that he had to be mentioned. His 32 stolen bases alone are more than nine different MLB teams, and he’s currently on pace for over 90, which hasn’t been accomplished since Rickey Henderson did so in 1988. Furthermore, he has 11 homers on the season thus far.

OF: Jurickson Profar (.323/.416/.480)

Runner-Up: Teoscar Hernandez

Profar has been a pleasant surprise, currently second in batting average only to teammate Luis Arraez. Unlike Arraez though, Profar has hit for power, slugging .480 with eight homers and 11 doubles. Teoscar Hernandez (.254/.321/.471) has been another surging slugger, mashing 13 home runs for an already loaded Dodgers lineup. The right fielder hits the ball hard but strikes out a lot (29.5 K%), making him just a runner-up.

OF: Fernando Tatis Jr. (.283/.356/.450)

Runner-Up: Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Profar’s teammate will be starting alongside him in the all-star game, thanks to an impressive start to the season. Tatis Jr., the reigning Gold Glover, has 1.5 bWAR thus far. Jazz Chisholm Jr., the only Marlins position player that truly has a case for the All-Star game, is nearly as electric as Tatis Jr. He has 11 stolen bases and eight bombs, and a .735 OPS. It would be his second nod.

OF: Christian Yelich (.309/.390/.515)

Runner-Up: Cody Bellinger

These two had a legendary MVP race in 2019, and are now fighting again for all-star spots. Yelich spent part of the season injured, but since has been outstanding, putting up a 155 OPS+ and accumulating 1.2 bWAR in only 36 games. It would be his third time in the All-Star game. Cody Bellinger hasn’t been selected to the All-Star Game since 2019, but 2024 may change that. Bellinger (.258/.321/.448) is actually having a down year from his 2023 campaign, but amongst a weak NL outfield easily grabs a spot.

DH: Shohei Ohtani (.318/.385/.588)

Runner-Up: Marcell Ozuna

In one of the tightest races in the league, both Shohei Ohtani and Marcell Ozuna both make a case for starting DH of the NL squad. Ozuna’s stats (.309/.387/.599) is essentially right on pace with Ohtani, and even has two more home runs (17 to 15). Ultimately, the decision to go with Ohtani came down to his 14 stolen bases and his higher bWAR (3.2 to 2.1). The next month will be the deciding factor on which one will stand out as the correct pick for the spot.

SP: Ranger Suarez (1.70/ 0.80/ 79)

Runner-Up: Zack Wheeler

The Phillies truly have four starters that could make a case for the all-star game, but the true standouts have been Ranger Suarez and Zack Wheeler. Suarez, the league leader in ERA, has been the best in the game. He can get batters with his fastball, curveball, or change-up, and is the best in the bigs at preventing hard contact. Wheeler (2.23/ 0.97/ 91) is another Cy Young candidate, decimating hitters with his four-seamer. These two are a big reason the Phils sport the best record in the NL.

SP: Shota Imanaga (1.88/ 1.04/ 65)

Runner-Up: Javier Assad

What do you know, another pair of teammates! Imanaga, despite his last two starts going poorly, still has one of the best ERAs in the league. The rookie southpaw has been nothing short of stellar for the Cubs, and his low walk rate (4.0%) is one reason for it. Assad (2.74/ 1.22/ 68), who was primarily a reliever last year, came out of nowhere as another ace for the Cubs. His 180 ERA+ is tied with Zack Wheeler for seventh in the MLB.

SP: Chris Sale (3.06/ 0.95/ 82)

Runner-Up: Reynaldo Lopez

You’re reading that right; another pair of teammates. Sale and Lopez’s teammate Max Fried easily could’ve been on this list too. In his age-35 season, Sale is making an inspiring resurgence, leading the league in FIP (2.49) and throwing for his best ERA since 2018. This would be Sale’s eighth selection, whereas it would be Reynaldo Lopez’s first. Lopez (1.85/ 1.09/62) is no strikeout machine, but has been great at preventing runs.

SP: Tyler Glasnow (2.93/ 0.90/ 104)

Runner-Up: Jared Jones

The only pitcher in the league with over 100 punch outs, Glasnow is a lock to find his way into the Midsummer Classic. He cruises through lineups with his impressive heater, which averages over 96 MPH. Despite struggling to stay healthy in the past, Glasnow has been a workhorse for the Dodgers, throwing for 80 innings thus far. Jared Jones (3.25/ 1.01/ 76), our Pirates all-star pick, is a similar archetype. The righty averages 97.3 on the four-seamer, and strikes out an impressive 27.5% of batters faced. He’s only 22, and has the makings of a great breakout pitcher.

RP: Robert Suarez (0.69/ 0.73/ 24)

Runner-Up: Ryan Helsley

The top reliever in the NL, Suarez already has 17 saves for the Padres. He is the epitome of live or die by the fastball, which he throws 91% of the time. It’s worked, as he’s only allowed two runs, both on homers, all season. Another top tier closer, Helsley (2.33/ 1.07/ 29) leads the league in saves with 20. He mixes his 100+ MPH fastball with a sharp slider, and in doing so has done a great job of preventing hard hits.

RP: Dylan Floro (1.19/ 1.05/ 23)

Runner-Up: Luis Severino

The Washington Nationals and New York Mets are not good ball clubs; however, they each have a good pitcher in Floro and Severino. Floro is one of the slowest throwing pitchers in the league, yet relies heavily on his sinker and has done well by it. He has 30 outings but has only surrendered 4 runs. Okay, Severino isn’t a reliever. But there really isn’t another player on the Mets that has played to an all-star caliber. Severino (3.25/ 1.14/ 58), after an awful 2023 with the Yankees, has bounced back tremendously in 2024. He’s been a steady source of starting pitching for a club that desperately needs it.