Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani Top MLB All-Star Voting: Full Lineup Revealed

By Oliver Wiener June 29, 2025 14:08

The 2025 MLB All-Star voting has concluded its first phase, and two of the game’s biggest superstars Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as the leading vote-getters in their respective leagues. Their commanding leads have earned them automatic starting spots in the upcoming All-Star Game, set for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Judge and Ohtani: The Clear Fan Favorites

Judge led all players with an astonishing 4,012,983 votes, making him the top overall vote-getter and securing his spot as an outfielder for the American League. This marks the third time Judge has been MLB’s top vote-getter and the fourth time he has led the AL in All-Star voting. His dominance at the plate this season has only fueled his popularity, as he continues to be the most feared slugger in baseball.

On the National League side, Ohtani garnered 3,967,668 votes, earning the starting designated hitter position for the Dodgers. As the reigning NL MVP and one of the sport’s most electrifying talents, Ohtani’s dual-threat ability as both a pitcher and hitter makes him a global sensation. His presence on the ballot has consistently drawn massive fan support, and this year is no exception.

MLB Network analyst noted, “Judge and Ohtani are not just the best players on their teams they are the faces of baseball today. Their fan bases are passionate, and their performances back up the hype.”

Full Lineup Finalists and Voting Structure

With Judge and Ohtani locked in as starters, the rest of the starting lineups will be decided in the second phase of voting, which runs from June 30 through July 2. Fans can vote daily to determine who will join these superstars on the field.

In the American League, the outfield voting will feature four finalists competing for the remaining spots, while the National League will not have a DH vote since Ohtani has already secured that role.

Notable AL finalists include Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who amassed over 1.9 million votes, and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays, who leads his position in the AL. On the NL side, Dodgers catcher Will Smith leads with 3,428,856 votes, and first baseman Freddie Freeman tops his position with 3,392,751 votes.

Fan Voting Highlights and Surprises

The fan voting results reflect both expected stars and some surprises. For instance, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s lead over the next closest AL player, Cal Raleigh, was more than 2 million votes, underscoring his immense popularity.

In the National League, the outfield race is particularly competitive, with Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman and Will Smith, Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Mets’ Francisco Lindor all surpassing the one-million-vote mark.

Some players who have delivered strong seasons, such as Braves first baseman Matt Olson and Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, received fewer votes than anticipated, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fan voting.

What’s Next?

The second phase of voting will finalize the starting lineups, with results announced on July 6 during ESPN’s broadcast. The All-Star Game itself promises to showcase the best talent in baseball, headlined by Judge and Ohtani, who continue to captivate fans worldwide.

As MLB.com’s official release stated, “Judge and Ohtani’s selection as automatic starters reflects their status as the game’s premier talents and the passion of baseball fans across the globe.”

With the All-Star Game just weeks away, fans eagerly await the final roster announcements and the chance to see these stars and their peers compete on one of baseball’s biggest stages.