Dillon Dingler ranked fourth in All-Star voting despite strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler is fourth in American League All-Star voting, trailing behind Shea Langeliers, Adley Rutschman, and Alejandro Kirk. Dingler has been recognized as a top defensive catcher and has ramped up his offensive contributions, hitting 16 home runs this season. His June performance features a.358 batting average with five home runs. With the voting deadline approaching, Dingler may enhance his chances by accumulating more triples and maintaining his strong hitting.
- •Dillon Dingler has 16 home runs and ranks second in runs among catchers.
- •His defensive metrics place him among the top catchers in MLB.
- •Dingler's recent batting average is.358, highlighting his offensive improvement.
- •The All-Star voting ends soon, intensifying competition among catchers.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Dillon Dingler may wind up being an All-Star snub
"Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler might find himself missing the All-Star game, despite being one of the American League's best catchers.
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