Willson Contreras ranks low in All-Star voting among first basemen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Willson Contreras is currently sixth in All-Star voting among American League first basemen, according to the latest update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Despite hitting.304 with a.965 OPS this season, Contreras trails behind players like Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Although Contreras has comparable or better statistics than those above him, he is nearly 30,000 votes shy of fifth place. Analysts suggest that fan voting is influenced by team popularity and the Red Sox's current performance. The voting remains open, with future updates expected as the All-Star Game approaches.
- •Contreras has 16 home runs this season.
- •He is the only Red Sox player in the top 10 for first basemen.
- •Voting is influenced by team popularity and performance.
- •Each player's stats are competitive, with Contreras having the edge in several categories.
- •Next updates will provide insights on voting progress as the All-Star Game nears.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Fans Disrespecting Red Sox's Willson Contreras In Latest All-Star Ballot
"The first update for the All-Star Game balloting has been released, and Willson Contreras is checking in very low among American League first basemen.
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