Dillon Dingler of Detroit Tigers selected for first MLB All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Dillon Dingler, catcher for the Detroit Tigers, has been named to his first MLB All-Star team, announced on July 4. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Dingler's performance this season has been exceptional, leading all catchers with 3.9 fWAR. He is the first Tigers catcher selected since Alex Avila in 2011 and joins teammates Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene as All-Stars in 2026. Dingler expressed excitement about the honor, emphasizing his hard work and preparation.
- •Dingler is first Tigers catcher named to All-Star Game since 2011.
- •He leads MLB catchers with 3.9 fWAR at midseason.
- •Dingler's statistics include 19 home runs and 59 RBIs through 80 games.
- •His selection reflects the Tigers' successful player development system.
- •The All-Star Game takes place on July 14 in Philadelphia.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler named to first MLB All-Star Game
"Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler was named to his first MLB All-Star team on Saturday, July 4.
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