Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads AL All-Star voting despite subpar season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has garnered 603,014 votes to lead American League All-Star voting, despite a disappointing 2026 season. The Blue Jays fan base has made a significant impact, pushing Guerrero ahead of competitors like Ben Rice and Munetaka Murakami. Rice trails with 509,830 votes, while Murakami follows with 437,107. Guerrero, currently batting at just a.738 OPS with three home runs, is outperformed statistically by several other first basemen. The fan voting continues, emphasizing the Blue Jays' passionate support amid a lackluster season compared to 2025.
- •Guerrero Jr. leads AL first basemen in All-Star voting.
- •Ben Rice and Munetaka Murakami rank second and third, respectively.
- •Guerrero's OPS is significantly lower than competitors.
- •Blue Jays fans are heavily participating in the voting process.
- •Other Jays players like Alejandro Kirk also appear in top position rankings.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays fans take over All-Star voting with wild Vladimir Guerrero Jr. result
"This is a crazy first result from All-Star fan voting for the Blue Jays.
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