Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has secured his spot as a starter for the American League at the upcoming All-Star Game, having received an impressive 75 percent of the votes. This marks the fourth occasion in his career where he has been elected as a starter and the fifth time overall that he will participate in this prestigious annual exhibition event.

At just 26 years old, Guerrero has played a pivotal role in the Blue Jays' success this season, boasting a batting average of .278, an impressive OPS of .828, 12 home runs, and 44 RBIs. He currently leads the team with 52 runs, highlighting his contributions to their strong performance this year.

Also vying for a starting position was Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk; however, he was surpassed by Seattle Mariners' slugger Cal Raleigh, who leads Major League Baseball (MLB) with 33 home runs this season. Meanwhile, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge took the title of the leading vote-getter in the American League, while Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani topped the voting in the National League.

This year's All-Star Game will also see the Los Angeles Dodgers field three fan-elected starters for the first time in 45 years. First baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith will join designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, as confirmed by the final ballot results announced on Wednesday. Detroit Tigers will likewise have three fan-selected starters for the first time since 2007, with Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, and Javier Báez earning their spots in the game scheduled for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta.

For the second time in three years, the All-Star Game will feature nine first-time starters. Notable newcomers in the American League lineup include Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, Riley Greene, Ryan O'Hearn, and Cal Raleigh, alongside Gleyber Torres. The National League will see first-time starters like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Francisco Lindor, Smith, and Kyle Tucker represented.

Freddie Freeman, participating as a senior All-Star for the ninth time and fifth as a starter, returns to Atlanta, where he played from 2010 to 2021. Both Manny Machado and Aaron Judge have been selected for their seventh All-Star appearances, with Judge making the starting lineup each time. Guerrero, Judge, Ketel Marte, Ohtani, and José Ramírez are notable holdovers from last year's elected starters.

The pitchers and reserves for the All-Star Game will be announced on Sunday, contributing to the anticipation surrounding this high-profile event. The complete lineups for the All-Star starting positions have been confirmed, showcasing a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent eager to make an impact on the field.

National League
C: Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers
1B: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
2B: Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
SS: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
3B: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
OF: Ronald Acuna, Atlanta Braves
OF: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
OF: Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs
DH: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers

American League
C: Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
2B: Gleyber Torres, Detroit Tigers
SS: Jacob Wilson, Athletics
3B: José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians
OF: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
OF: Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
OF: Javier Báez, Detroit Tigers
DH: Ryan O’Hearn, Baltimore Orioles