PHILADELPHIA — Ronald Acuña Jr. gained’t be concerned in Phase 2 of this yr’s All-Star balloting as a result of he has already been chosen to once more function one of many National League’s beginning outfielders at this yr’s Midsummer Classic.
Acuña obtained extra votes than every other MLB participant throughout Phase 1 of the balloting course of, which ended Thursday afternoon. This marks the third consecutive yr the Braves outfielder has garnered extra votes than every other NL participant. He joins Hank Aaron (1970 and ’71) and Dale Murphy (’85) as the one Braves to ever garner probably the most votes within the balloting course of.
Acuña outpolled American League poll chief Shohei Ohtani, 3,082,600-2,646,307. Each is assured a spot within the beginning lineup as the highest vote-getters of their respective leagues.
This is the fourth time the 25-year-old Acuña has been chosen to begin an All-Star Game. He was one of many NL’s beginning outfielders in 2019 and ’22 and was unable to take part within the ’21 recreation as a result of he tore his proper ACL two days earlier than the All-Star break.
Acuña possible gained’t be the Braves’ solely All-Star consultant this yr. Catcher Sean Murphy, shortstop Orlando Arcia, first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies, third baseman Austin Riley and outfielder Michael Harris II all superior to Phase 2 of the balloting course of. Murphy and Arcia had been the highest vote-getters at their respective positions throughout Phase 1.
Starting Monday at midday ET, Phase 2 of the voting shall be out there solely on-line and by way of cell units at MLB.com/vote, all 30 Club web sites, the MLB App and the MLB Ballpark App. It will give followers the chance to vote among the many finalists at every place throughout a quick window that concludes at midday ET June 29. Winners shall be introduced that night time at 7 ET on ESPN.
Fans can vote as soon as per day throughout this second part, with each day voting limits resetting every day at midnight ET.
During Phase 2, vote totals will reset (i.e., vote totals from Phase 1 don’t carry over) and the winner at every place (together with three outfielders within the AL and two remaining outfielders within the NL) shall be named a beginning place participant for the 2023 Midsummer Classic.
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