Ohtani and Álvarez Lead Early Voting for MLB All-Star Game

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cuban slugger Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros are currently leading the fan balloting for the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. As of the first official update, both designated hitters have crossed the one million vote threshold, a feat no other player has achieved. Ohtani is leading the overall voting across both leagues with 1,165,133 votes, holding a significant lead over Álvarez, who has garnered 1,015,768 votes.

Their strong performance in the voting is backed by exceptional play on the field. Ohtani, 31, is batting .302 with 14 home runs, 41 RBIs, and an OPS of .975. As a pitcher, he boasts a 6-2 record with an impressive 1.06 ERA. Álvarez, 28, is a strong contender for the Triple Crown in the American League, leading the circuit with a .326 batting average, 24 home runs, and 54 RBIs, complemented by an OPS of 1.084.

Several other Latin American players are also performing well in the initial voting. In the American League, Dominican players Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays) and Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) are leading at first base and third base, respectively. In the National League, Cuban outfielder Andy Pages (Dodgers) and Venezuelan star Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves) are among the leaders for outfield spots.

The All-Star Game voting process is divided into two phases. The first phase concludes on June 25, during which fans can cast up to five votes every 24 hours for eight position players and a designated hitter in each league. The results of this phase will determine the starters, with Ohtani and Álvarez likely securing their spots if current trends hold.