Writer assembles Utah's dream MLB team ahead of All-Star game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
In anticipation of the MLB All-Star game in Philadelphia, a writer has created a dream team comprising players connected to Utah. The team includes notable names such as John Buck, Chris Shelton, and Glenn Hubbard, each recognized for their contributions during their respective MLB careers. Buck, an All-Star in 2010, and Shelton, known for his early hitting prowess, lead a lineup compiled from players born in or associated with Utah. The selection highlights the state’s rich baseball heritage and underscores the talent that has emerged from the area over the years.
- •John Buck served as a catcher and was an All-Star in 2010.
- •Chris Shelton, a first baseman, had a noteworthy early career.
- •Glenn Hubbard played as a second baseman and was an All-Star in 1983.
- •The dream team reflects players either born in Utah or who played high school baseball in the state.
- •The MLB All-Star game is set for next week in Philadelphia.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Who would play on Utah’s ‘Field of Dreams’? Assembling the Beehive State’s best baseball talent
"With a nod to the MLB All-Star game in Philadelphia next week, here is one writer’s Utah dream team.
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