After weeks of speculation, the Midsummer Classic finally has unveiled its cast of characters — or at least its starters.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game figures to be one of the most exciting contests in recent memory. And if the starting lineups for the American League and National League are any indication, it could offer a window into the future greats of the sport.
Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper were already confirmed to be included in their conference's respective starting lineup, having finished at the top of the charts after the first phase of All-Star voting. They were joined by another 16 standouts Wednesday, including highly-touted youngsters Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman and Steven Kwan.
All-Star selections came from a variety of different backgrounds. Some, like Henderson, Rutschman and Jurickson Profar, were tipped for greatness as prospects. Others, like Juan Soto and Jose Altuve, raced up the minor leagues after unsuspecting amateur careers.
Regardless of their past, these players represent the best talents baseball has to offer. Expect them to set off fireworks at Globe Life Park, home of the Rangers.
The Sporting News tracked the live announcement of the MLB All-Star Game starters. Follow below to see the roster as it was released.
MORE: Watch the All-Stars announced live with Fubo (free trial)
MLB All-Star voting updates, results
American League starters
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|
| C | Adley Rutschman | Orioles |
| 1B | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays |
| 2B | Jose Altuve | Astros |
| 3B | Jose Ramirez | Guardians |
| SS | Gunnar Henderson | Orioles |
| *OF | Aaron Judge | Yankees |
| OF | Juan Soto | Yankees |
| OF | Steven Kwan | Guardians |
| DH | Yordan Alvarez | Astros |
* — Clinched spot in Phase 1 voting
National League starters
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|
| C | William Contreras | Brewers |
| *1B | Bryce Harper | Phillies |
| 2B | Ketel Marte | Diamondbacks |
| 3B | Trea Turner | Phillies |
| SS | Alec Bohm | Phillies |
| OF | Jurickson Profar | Padres |
| OF | Christian Yelich | Brewers |
| OF | Fernando Tatis Jr. | Padres |
| DH | Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers |
* — Clinched spot in Phase 1 voting
MORE: Voting process for 2024 MLB All-Star Game, explained
How to watch All-Star Game pitchers, reserves announcement
- Date: Sunday, July 7
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Fubo
ESPN will carry the announcement of the All-Star pitchers and reserves at 5:30 p.m. ET Sunday. Cord-cutters hoping to see their favorite players named as All-Star starters can stream the show with ESPN+ or Fubo , which offers a free trial.
Who were the All-Star Game starter finalists?
Fan voting for this year's All-Star Game was conducted in two phases. The player who garnered the most votes in each league during Phase 1 — Judge and Harper — automatically earned enshrinement into their respective league's starting lineup.
For all other positions, the top vote-getters in Phase 1 advanced to a final round of voting in Phase 2. In the infield, there were two finalists for each position. In the outfield, there were six total (four in the American League, as Judge claimed an outfield spot). The top vote-getters were pitted against each other in a run-off.
Here were the finalists at each position as voted by the fans. The top vote-getters in each league from Phase 1 are in bold.
The pitchers and reserves will be announced at 5:30 p.m. ET Sunday, July 7.
American League
| Position | Finalist 1 | Finalist 2 |
|---|
| C | Adley Rutschman, Orioles 70% | Salvador Perez, Royals 30% |
| 1B | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays 60% | Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles 40% |
| 2B | Jose Altuve, Astros 57% | Marcus Semien, Rangers 43% |
| 3B | Jose Ramirez, Guardians 60% | Jordan Westburg, Orioles 40% |
| SS | Gunnar Henderson, Orioles 65% | Bobby Witt Jr., Royals 35% |
| OF | Juan Soto, Yankees 31% | Kyle Tucker, Astros 16% |
| *OF | Aaron Judge, Yankees | — |
| OF | Steven Kwan, Guardians 28% | Anthony Santander, Orioles 25% |
| DH | Yordan Alvarez, Astros 53% | Ryan O'Hearn, Orioles 47% |
* — Clinched spot in Phase 1 voting
National League
| Position | Finalist 1 | Finalist 2 |
|---|
| C | William Contreras, Brewers 63% | J.T. Realmuto, Phillies 37% |
| *1B | Bryce Harper, Phillies | — |
| 2B | Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks 55% | Luis Arraez, Padres 45% |
| 3B | Alec Bohm, Phillies 69% | Manny Machado, Padres 31% |
| SS | Mookie Betts, Dodgers 50% | Trea Turner, Phillies 50% |
| OF | Christian Yelich, Brewers 22% | Nick Castellanos, Phillies 13% |
| OF | Jurickson Profar, Padres 20% | Brandon Marsh, Phillies 14% |
| OF | Fernando Tatis, Padres 16% | Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers 15% |
| DH | Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers 65% | Kyle Schwarber, Phillies 35% |
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