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: Salvador Perez (.309 AVG/.379 OBP/.511 SLG)

Runner-Up: Adley Rutschman

The veteran catcher has had a resurgent 2024 campaign, hitting to the highest OPS+ of his career, excluding the shortened 2020 season. The 34-year-old Perez is one of only 13 qualified batters hitting above .300, and has ten home runs and 41 RBIs to boot. Moreover, he actually has a positive defensive run value according to Statcast, meaning Perez has been helping the red-hot Royals on both sides of the ball. He narrowly beat out Adley Rutschman (.307/.345/.490), who is having a great year of his own. This would be Perez’s ninth all-star game.

1B: Ryan Mountcastle (.281/.318/.498)

Runner-Up: Josh Naylor

Despite Naylor’s 16 homers, Mountcastle gets the nod for his first all-star appearance. Mountcastle, at age 27, has been a cornerstone of a stellar Orioles offense. He’s slugging .498, and according to Statcast’s advanced statistics, has top-level exit velocity and bat speed. He’s not a great defender, but his bat makes up for it. Naylor’s rate stats aren’t quite as strong (.224/.310/.491), putting him second among AL first basemen.

2B: Marcus Semien (.264/.326/.441)

Runner-Up: Davis Schneider

The top defender in the league was the easy choice for this selection. He has 11 Outs Above Average (OAA), the top in both the AL and the NL. Add great offensive production, and you have a third all-star selection for Semien. He has knocked ten out of the park, and has slugged a respectable .441. Davis Schneider of the Blue Jays has had a productive season for a not-so productive ball club. He’s the owner of a 128 OPS+, and has demonstrated great discipline at the plate. Schneider takes the runner-up spot, his first career selection.

3B: Rafael Devers (.287/.378/.569)

Runner-Up: Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez may have said he was “better than Barry Bonds”, but his strong start to 2024 is still not better than Rafael Devers. Devers has mashed, putting together an OPS of .947. He’s gunning for his third All-Star game. Ramirez, to his credit, has been great too (.276/.335/.552), and has 17 homers already. On top of that, J-Ram leads the league in RBIs.

SS: Gunnar Henderson (.265/.370/.581)

Runner-Up: Bobby Witt Jr.

Witt Jr. is a borderline MVP candidate, and yet is still not our starter for the shortstop position. Gunnar Henderson has terrorized pitching in his sophomore season, swatting 19 home runs and hitting to the tune of a 174 OPS+. On top of that, he has been a great defender at a difficult position, racking up three OAA. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year has been nothing short of sensational, and so has his runner-up Bobby Witt Jr (.317/.371/.560). The Royals shortstop is barely trailing Henderson in important stats such as OPS+ (162) and bWAR (3.8 to 4.2), but as the fastest man in baseball Witt Jr. leads in steals (18 to 8). Better power numbers gives Henderson the edge in this one.

OF: Kyle Tucker (.266/.395/.584)

Runner-Up: Riley Greene

On the perennially stacked Astros lineup, King Tuck has shone as the top dog for Houston. He’s hitting bombs and stealing bags, as well as playing good defense. He’s a truly elite hitter, as he’s done an incredible job improving his walk rates and keeping his strikeout rate low. Riley Greene is another outfielder on a team just outside of a playoff spot. In his third season, Greene (.244/.342/.453) has been flying under the radar as a great left-handed bat in the league. He takes our first backup spot in a loaded American League outfield.

OF: Aaron Judge (.289/.423/.658)

Runner-Up: Tyler O’Neill

Is this really a surprise? Aaron Judge had a record-breaking May, as he swatted a lucrative 14 home runs, and now leads the league with 21. He also leads the league in OPS, slugging percentage, and walks. There’s no doubt that the Yankees captain has earned his sixth all-star nod, and could possibly go on to win his second MVP. His runner-up, Tyler O’Neill, has been a surprise bat for the Boston Red Sox. Despite a recent injury, O’Neill’s numbers still stack up to the best of the American League, as he’s mashed 11 dingers and has an OPS+ of 135.

OF: Juan Soto (.318/.424/.603)

Runner-Up: Wilyer Abreu

Just like his outfield battery-mate Aaron Judge, Juan Soto is a shoo-in for the All-Star Game. He’s hitting an American League-high .318, and is doing so while also hitting 17 homers. He’s near the top in almost every hitting statistic imaginable, and has been doing so while playing great defense. Soto’s runner-up, like Judge, is also a Boston slugger- Wilyer Abreu. Abreu (.272/.344/.485) has had a quietly great year for the Red Sox. Along with a strong bat, he has an absolute cannon for an arm; only Fernando Tatis Jr. has had a higher average throwing speed from right field.

DH: Brent Rooker (.270/.357/.541)

Runner-Up: David Fry

The A’s may not be a great team, but they do have a great hitter in Brent Rooker. Rooker may strike out a lot, but he makes up for it by barrelling many of the balls he does hit. His 15.9% barrel rate is near the top of the league, and his 164 OPS+ is 37 points higher than that of his 2023 All-Star year. David Fry’s numbers (.336/.473/.602) pop off the page, but that is partially due to less at-bats. Should Fry continue even close to this level of production in the coming weeks, he could easily usurp Rooker as the most deserving DH in the American League.

SP: Luis Gil (1.82 ERA/ 0.92 WHIP/ 85 K)

Runner-Up: Tyler Anderson

For a player who wasn’t even expected to make the Opening Day roster, Luis Gil has been more than the Yankees could’ve possibly dreamed about. The reigning AL Pitcher of the Month and AL Rookie of the Month has a 1.82 ERA, best in the AL. If his stuff stays as electric as it has been, Gil could contend for the Cy Young Award. Unlike the flamethrowing Gil, the southpaw Tyler Anderson (2.37 ERA, 50 K) has had a strong season without a strong fastball. He averages 89.1 MPH on his fastball, but thanks to some great offspeed pitches has put together a formidable year for a woeful Angels pitching staff.

SP: Seth Lugo (2.13/ 1.02/ 71)

Runner-Up: Garrett Crochet

Seth Lugo has spent most of the season topping the American League in ERA, and it has been clear to see why. His eight-pitch arsenal has baffled hitters, and he has been equally great throwing the fastball as he has his breaking and offspeed pitches. After making the move from the bullpen to the starting rotation Garrett Crochet (3.49/ 0.93/ 93)has been a small bright spot for the Chicago White Sox. He is going to be a top trade deadline target thanks to his impressive strikeout ability and his elite velocity. Lugo and Crochet would both be making their first All-Star Game.

SP: Tanner Houck (1.91/ 0.92/ 84)

Runner-Up: Corbin Burnes

The Red Sox ace has been the star of a surprisingly good Boston starting rotation. He throws a slider 42% of the time, and for good reason; it is the top ranked pitch in all of baseball, having a run value of 14. He’s accurate too, only walking 4.8% of batters he faces. The 27-year-old has nasty stuff that easily earns him a spot for the American League during All-Star Weekend. The Orioles’ big trade acquisition Corbin Burnes has been as advertised, sporting a stellar 2.26 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, with 76 punch outs to boot. He’s been everything the Orioles need, and he will need to continue to shine with John Means and Tyler Wells going down with injuries.

SP: Tarik Skubal (1.97/ 0.88/ 86)

Runner-Up: Bryan Woo

Skubal showed promise last season, but it seems as though he has finally put it together in 2024. The towering lefty has blown away hitters with his fastball, which ranks among the best in the league. He’s great at making hitters swing and miss, as seen by his 30.5% strikeout rate. His 0.88 WHIP is the best in the American League, and with it he should make his first All-Star Game. Woo would also be going for his first selection. Though he’s only made seven starts, Woo has been irrefutably dominant. He has a 1.07 ERA and a 0.53 WHIP in six starts, going for 33.2 innings. He throws a fastball 78% of the time, and yet hitters just can’t get a read on him; he’s given up one run in six starts. Woo may be a sneaky selection from the all-star committee.

RP: Mason Miller (2.28/ 0.90/ 52)

Runner-Up: Garrett Cleavinger

The most exciting reliever in baseball will easily reach the All-Star Game in his rookie season. If striking out half the batters you face isn’t enough, Miller also tops the league in every advanced metric possible, such as xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, xOBP, K%, Whiff%, and Chase%. Enough said. Garrett Cleavinger (1.40/ 1.21/ 33) of the Tampa Bay Rays is not quite Mason Miller, but has been as reliable as an arm the Rays have had all season. He’s great at creating whiffs (30.8 K%), but is less so at preventing walks (14.0 BB%).

RP: Emmanuel Clase (0.30/ 0.63/ 31)

Runner-Up: Andres Muñoz

So… is Emmanuel Clase real? Through 31 appearances, and 30.1 innings pitched, Clase has allowed one earned run. He leads the league in saves and games pitched, and truly seems untouchable. He’s established himself as one of if not the greatest relievers of the decade. Muñoz (1.73 ERA) is no slouch either. The slider-heavy reliever has 12 saves and strikes out an impressive 35.6% of batters he faces. The 25-year-old would be making the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career.