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The results are in. Now it's time to unveil the winners of the inaugural Google MLB All-Star Starters Election.
Tune in to ESPN now to see who will start the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. We will publish the winners after they’re announced on ESPN.
Players who did not win the Starters Election are not automatically added as reserves. Pitchers and reserves will be announced on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPN.
Here are the winners:
CATCHER
NL
Willson Contreras, Cubs (44.6%)
AL
Gary Sanchez, Yankees (47.1%)
FIRST BASE
NL
Freddie Freeman, Braves (38.5%)
AL
Carlos Santana, Indians (49.2%)
SECOND BASE
NL
Ketel Marte, D-backs (39.2%)
AL
DJ LeMahieu, Yankees (38.0%)
SHORTSTOP
NL
Javier Baez, Cubs (43.3%)
AL
Jorge Polanco, Twins (42.0%)
THIRD BASE
NL
Nolan Arenado, Rockies (51.9%)
AL
Alex Bregman, Astros (49.1%)
DESIGNATED HITTER
AL
Hunter Pence, Rangers (46.7%)
OUTFIELD
NL
AL
Final percentages:
National League
1B: Freddie Freeman 38.5%, Josh Bell 37.4%, Anthony Rizzo 24.2%
2B: Ketel Marte 39.2%, Ozzie Albies 34.3%, Mike Moustakas 26.5%
SS: Javier Baez 43.3%, Trevor Story 29.3%, Dansby Swanson 27.4%
Glad the fans voted in Jorge Polanco over Gleybar, Correa (who wouldn't even had played anyways I believe) and Boegarts, as Polanco is having a great year and playing in Minnesota probably going virtually unnoticed.