Shohei Ohtani leads MLB fan voting for the 2026 All-Star Game in the early ballot updates released by Major League Baseball. In the initial fan-tally reveal, Ohtani is at designated hitter and has more than 1.1 million votes, making him the top vote-getter across all MLB players at that point. Multiple sources report that the Dodgers occupy strong positions in the National League vote totals, with three other Dodgers also leading their positions or in line to advance to the next round of fan voting. Specifically, the early update shows four Dodgers leading at their respective National League spots, including Ohtani, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Freddie Freeman. A subsequent ballot update continues to show Ohtani as the leading National League player in fan voting, while the American League lead shifts, with Ernie Clement surging to the top in the second update. Across the coverage, MLB’s format is noted: fans vote for position players, while managers and the league determine who pitches.
Shohei Ohtani leads early MLB All-Star voting as Dodgers dominate National League ballots
Shohei Ohtani leads MLB fan voting for the 2026 All-Star Game in the early ballot updates released by Major League Baseball. In the initial fan-tally reveal, Ohtani is at designated hitter and has mor...
- Shohei Ohtani is the leading MLB player in early 2026 All-Star Game fan voting, with more than 1.1 million votes in the first update.
- Ohtani is voted in the designated hitter role for the National League.
- Four Dodgers players lead or top their National League positions in the early ballot update: Ohtani, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Freddie Freeman.
- In a later ballot update, Ohtani remains the National League fan-voting leader.
- Ernie Clement rises to lead the American League in the second fan ballot update.
Ohtani is on track to lead all players in fan votes for the first time in his career.
2 months agoOhtani is on track to lead all players in fan votes for the first time in his career.
2 months agoShohei Ohtani leads all MLB players with more than 1.1 million votes in the first 2026 All-Star ballot update. Here's where every position stands.
2 months agoThe vote for Ohtani is at designated hitter. Fans don't have a say in who pitches in the All-Star Game.
2 months agoOhtani, 31, is back to a full season of pitching and hitting for the first time since 2023 when he was a member of the Los Angeles Angels.
2 months agoThe first unveiling of the first round of fan voting for the All-Star Game showcases the popularity of the Dodgers, as two-time defending champions. Four Dodgers have the most votes at their position, and three others are in line to advance to the second round of voting. Shohei Ohtani leads all MLB players with 1,165,133 […]
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