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Freeman, Smith Join Ohtani to Give Dodgers 3 All-Star Starters. Tigers Also Have 3

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 2 – Rookie Jacob Wilson is the second rookie shortstop to start an All-Star Game, while Cal Raleigh leads MLB with 33 home runs before the break, according to Baseball Reference.

  • On Wednesday, MLB announced the All-Star starters, including Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, for the July 15 game at Truist Park, Atlanta.
  • Under MLB's two-stage voting system, Wilson hit.339 through Tuesday, with Raleigh’s strong start boosting MVP discussions, as voting concluded Thursday.
  • Wilson narrowly defeated Bobby Witt Jr. 52%–48%, becoming the second rookie shortstop to start an MLB All-Star Game after Ron Hansen in 1960.
  • Pitchers and reserves will be announced Sunday, July 6, with the Home Run Derby scheduled for July 14 at Truist Park.
  • Jacob Wilson becomes the first fan-elected rookie shortstop to start an MLB All-Star Game, only the second rookie at the position since Ron Hansen in 1960.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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