Ben Rice second in AL first-base All-Star voting behind Guerrero
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As of June 15, 2026, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice ranks second in the American League first-base All-Star voting with 509,830 votes, trailing Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who leads with 603,014 votes. The numbers have sparked frustration within the Yankees due to Rice's superior performance metrics, including a 172 wRC+ compared to Guerrero's 108. Despite the snub, Rice's position in voting remains a talking point as he continues to gain recognition. All-Star voting is ongoing, leaving room for changes in standings as fans continue to cast ballots.
- •Ben Rice is second in AL first-base All-Star voting.
- •Guerrero leads with 603,014 votes.
- •Rice has a 172 wRC+, significantly higher than Guerrero's 108.
- •Voting remains open, allowing for potential shifts in standings.
- •Frustration over the voting results has emerged among Yankees supporters.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vent fury at AL first-base all-star voting numbers as Ben Rice snubbed
"New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is second in the American League first-base All-Star vote after MLB released its latest numbers on 15 June 2026. The latest AL first-base voting update has Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr leading the position with 603,014 votes.
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