Dillon Dingler selected for MLB All-Star Game on July 14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dillon Dingler, a catcher for the Detroit Tigers, has been named to his first MLB All-Star team, joining a select group of Stark County legends. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, in Philadelphia. Dingler is the first player from Stark County to be selected in nearly 50 years, with previous honorees including Thurman Munson and Tommy Henrich. In his second full season, Dingler boasts impressive statistics, including 19 home runs and 59 RBIs through 80 games. He previously won a Gold Glove and contributed to the Tigers’ playoff runs in 2024 and 2025.
- •Dingler is the third Stark County native in MLB All-Star history.
- •He reached the mark of 19 home runs at the 80-game point.
- •The All-Star Game takes place at 8 p.m. on July 14.
- •Dingler previously won a Gold Glove in 2025.
- •He was drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2020.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Dingler joins Stark County legends with MLB All-Star selection
"Dillon Dingler's 2026 MLB season has put his name alongside Hank Greenberg and Rocky Colavito. Now he's in company with two Stark County legends.
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