Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement Named Starters for 2026 MLB ASG, Voting Results & Finalists Revealed
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Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays were named the first starters for the National League and American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, respectively, based on fan votes in Phase 1 of the selection process.
- The All-Star ballot finalists include Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto for the NL, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge for the AL, with Phase 2 voting beginning Monday and concluding on July 2 to finalize the starting lineups.
- Ohtani is having a strong season with a .295/.414/.549 slash line, 17 home runs, and an 8-2 pitching record with a 1.58 ERA, maintaining his status as a dominant two-way player.
- Clement has been a versatile contributor for the Blue Jays, batting .292 with 20 doubles (tied for the AL lead), seven home runs, and 28 RBI, following his role in Toronto's 2025 World Series run.
