Santo Domingo. A total of 35 Dominican players are on the first ballot for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, whose first phase of voting began this Wednesday at noon. Established figures like Rafael Devers, José Ramírez, Juan Soto, and Fernando Tatis Jr., along with emerging prospects such as Junior Caminero and Agustín Ramírez, stand out on the list. The latter appear on the official ballot for the first time, thanks to their notable performances during the season.
The All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 15th at Truist Park in Atlanta.
During the first phase of voting, from June 4 to June 26, fans can vote up to five times a day on MLB.com. From June 30 to July 2, the final voting will take place to choose the starters for the mid-season classic.
Dominican Representation on the Ballot
American League:
- Catcher: Yainer Díaz (Houston)
- First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto), Carlos Santana (Cleveland)
- Third base: Miguel Andújar (Oakland), Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay), José Ramírez (Cleveland)
- Shortstop: Jeremy Peña (Houston)
- Outfielders: Ramón Laureano (Baltimore), Ángel Martínez (Cleveland), Christopher Morel (Tampa Bay), Julio Rodríguez (Seattle)
- Designated hitter: Yordan Álvarez (Houston), Rafael Devers (Boston), Jorge Polanco (Seattle), Jorge Soler (Los Angeles Angels)
National League:
- Catcher: Agustín Ramírez (Miami)
- First base: Enmanuel Valdez (Pittsburgh)
- Second base: Luis García Jr. (Washington), Ketel Marte (Arizona)
- Third base: Santiago Espinal (Cincinnati), Manny Machado (San Diego), Amed Rosario (Washington)
- Shortstop: Willy Adames (San Francisco), Elly de la Cruz (Cincinnati), Otto López (Miami), Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona)
- Outfielders: Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh), Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers), Johan Rojas (Philadelphia), Juan Soto (Mets), Jesús Sánchez (Miami), Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego)
- Designated hitter: Jerar Encarnación (San Francisco), Starling Marte (Mets), Marcell Ozuna (Atlanta)
Dominican Revelations of the Year
Among the most prominent figures is 21-year-old Junior Caminero, who has made a significant impact in his first full year in the Major Leagues, with a batting average of .379, four home runs, and 13 RBIs last week, earning him the American League Player of the Week award.
Likewise, Agustin Ramirez, who debuted last April 21st with the Miami Marlins, has drawn attention with his solid offensive performance, hitting seven home runs and driving in 18 runs in just 36 games.
