{"id":20875,"date":"2021-06-14T13:56:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=20875"},"modified":"2021-06-14T13:56:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:56:14","slug":"mlb-all-star-voting-2021-vladimir-guerrero-jr-ronald-acuna-jr-top-1st-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=20875","title":{"rendered":"MLB All-Star Voting 2021: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ronald Acuna Jr. Top 1st Results,"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This stat puts Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\u2019s ridiculous season in context<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is already looking like a superstar in the making, and it\u2019s becoming difficult to convey how dominant he has already become.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guerrero hit his 21st home run of the season on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, one of eight Toronto Blue Jays home runs on the day. The performance lifted Guerrero\u2019s slugging percentage to .688, the highest mark in the league.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fans might be familiar with OPS, which is simply on-base percentage and slugging percentage added together and is meant as a full assessment of a player\u2019s offensive production. As of Sunday, Guerrero\u2019s slugging percentage alone is equal to or higher than the OPS of nine teams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To put Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s MLB-best .688 slugging percentage in context, nine MLB teams have an OPS of .688 or lower<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We\u2019re getting to the point where Guerrero isn\u2019t going to need any advice from his Hall of Fame father<\/a> anymore. He\u2019s right up there with Fernando Tatis Jr. as one of the best young hitters in the sport, and is on his way to winning AL MVP if his current pace keeps up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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MLB All-Star Game voting: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads all players, Shohei Ohtani on pace to start at DH<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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In four short weeks MLB’s best players and brightest stars will convene at Coors Field for the 2021 All-Star Game. There was no All-Star Game during the 60-game season a year ago, so this will be the first All-Star Game since 2019, when Shane Bieber took home MVP honors in Cleveland<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phase 1 of the All-Star Game fan voting opened two weeks ago<\/a><\/span>, and, on Monday, MLB<\/a> announced the leading vote-getters at each position. Phase 1 of the voting will take place through June 24 and will determine the top three players at each position. Fans will then vote for the starter at each position from among the three finalists in phase 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the leading vote-getters in the American League and their vote totals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Position<\/strong><\/th>\nLeader<\/strong><\/th>\nSecond place<\/strong><\/th>\nThird place<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/strong><\/td>\nSalvador Perez<\/a>, Royals<\/a> (694,710)<\/strong><\/td>\nYasmani Grandal<\/a>, White Sox<\/a> (141,801)<\/strong><\/td>\nMart\u00edn Maldonado<\/a>, Astros<\/a> (112,585)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1B<\/strong><\/td>\nVladimir Guerrero<\/a> Jr., Blue Jays<\/a> (857,956)<\/strong><\/td>\nJos\u00e9 Abreu<\/a>, White Sox (146,549)<\/strong><\/td>\nYuli Gurriel<\/a>, Astros (130,188)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2B<\/strong><\/td>\nMarcus Semien<\/a>, Blue Jays (561,326)<\/strong><\/td>\nJose Altuve<\/a>, Astros (329,783)<\/strong><\/td>\nDJ LeMahieu<\/a>, Yankees<\/a> (152,021)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SS<\/strong><\/td>\nXander Bogaerts<\/a>, Red Sox<\/a> (502,629)<\/strong><\/td>\nBo Bichette<\/a>, Blue Jays (252,479)<\/strong><\/td>\nTim Anderson<\/a>, White Sox (177,320)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3B<\/strong><\/td>\nRafael Devers<\/a>, Red Sox (451,042)<\/strong><\/td>\nYo\u00e1n Moncada<\/a>, White Sox (215,295)<\/strong><\/td>\nAlex Bregman<\/a>, Astros (194,765)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nMike Trout<\/a>, Angels<\/a> (706,502)<\/strong><\/td>\nAdol\u00eds Garcia<\/a>, Rangers<\/a> (353,230)<\/strong><\/td>\nAlex Verdugo<\/a>, Red Sox (190,290)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nAaron Judge<\/a>, Yankees (538,448)<\/strong><\/td>\nTeoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a>, Blue Jays (224,441)<\/strong><\/td>\nRandy Arozarena<\/a>, Rays<\/a> (171,462)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nByron Buxton<\/a>, Twins<\/a> (383,178)<\/strong><\/td>\nRandal Grichuk<\/a>, Blue Jays (201,307)<\/strong><\/td>\nMichael Brantley<\/a>, Astros (166,298)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DH<\/strong><\/td>\nShohei Ohtani<\/a>, Angels (526,608)<\/strong><\/td>\nJD Martinez<\/a>, Red Sox (293,757)<\/strong><\/td>\nYordan Alvarez<\/a>, Astros (143,091)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Guerrero leads all players in total votes, though it’s a slim margin over a fellow Junior over in the National League. Buxton started a minor league rehab assignment last week and is expected to rejoin the Twins soon. Trout is still recovering from a calf injury, however, and it’s unclear whether he’ll return before the All-Star Game. If not, he would be replaced by the next leading vote-getter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m not sure if it’ll be possible given the demanding workload, but MLB should do everything in its power to get Ohtani in the Home Run Derby, and also have him hit and pitch in the All-Star Game. Fans do not vote for the All-Star Game starting pitchers, but Ohtani is on the ballot at DH, and he has a healthy lead at the position.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep in mind this phase of the voting only determines the three finalists at each position, so voting totals within the top three are irrelevant. They’ll be reset in the second round of voting. The real race is for a top three spot, and the closest races are at catcher (Christian V\u00e1zquez<\/a> is 12,012 votes behind Maldonado) and DH (Yerm\u00edn Mercedes<\/a> is 10,844 votes behind Alvarez).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now here are the leading vote-getters in the National League:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Position<\/strong><\/th>\nLeader<\/strong><\/th>\nSecond place<\/strong><\/th>\nThird place<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/strong><\/td>\nBuster Posey<\/a>, Giants<\/a> (511,221)<\/strong><\/td>\nYadier Molina<\/a>, Cardinals<\/a> (273,515)<\/strong><\/td>\nWillson Contreras<\/a>, Cubs<\/a> (194,550)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1B<\/strong><\/td>\nMax Muncy<\/a>, Dodgers<\/a> (405,609)<\/strong><\/td>\nFreddie Freeman<\/a>, Braves<\/a> (288,580)<\/strong><\/td>\nAnthony Rizzo<\/a>, Cubs (207,187)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2B<\/strong><\/td>\nOzzie Albies<\/a>, Braves (295,478)<\/strong><\/td>\nAdam Frazier<\/a>, Pirates<\/a> (201,886)<\/strong><\/td>\nGavin Lux<\/a>, Dodgers (167,421)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SS<\/strong><\/td>\nFernando Tatis<\/a> Jr., Padres<\/a> (701,251)<\/strong><\/td>\nJavier B\u00e1ez<\/a>, Cubs (233,644)<\/strong><\/td>\nCorey Seager<\/a>, Dodgers (153,863)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3B<\/strong><\/td>\nKris Bryant<\/a>, Cubs (502,970)<\/strong><\/td>\nNolan Arenado<\/a>, Cardinals (239,189)<\/strong><\/td>\nJustin Turner<\/a>, Dodgers (198,807)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nRonald Acu\u00f1a<\/a> Jr., Braves (834,207)<\/strong><\/td>\nMookie Betts<\/a>, Dodgers (400,202)<\/strong><\/td>\nBryce Harper<\/a>, Phillies<\/a> (157,816)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nNick Castellanos<\/a>, Reds<\/a> (568,758)<\/strong><\/td>\nJuan Soto<\/a>, Nationals<\/a> (195,950)<\/strong><\/td>\nTrent Grisham<\/a>, Padres (142,390)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OF<\/strong><\/td>\nJesse Winker<\/a>, Reds (462,629)<\/strong><\/td>\nChris Taylor<\/a>, Dodgers (185,612)<\/strong><\/td>\nKetel Marte<\/a>, Diamondbacks<\/a> (128,515)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Acu\u00f1a Jr. leads the National League in votes and has the second most votes overall behind Guerrero. Bryant has actually played far more outfield (40 games) than third base (16 games) this season, though he’s played mostly third base in his career, and is most associated with that position. Tough break for Arenado, Turner, and the other National Leaguers at the hot corner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep in mind this phase of the voting only determines the three finalists at each position, so voting totals within the top three are irrelevant. They’ll be reset in the second round of voting. The real race is for a top three spot, and the closest races are at second base (Nico Hoerner<\/a> is only 2,286 votes behind Lux) and in the outfield (Joc Pederson<\/a> is only 2,292 votes behind Marte).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2021 MLB All-Star Game will be played Tuesday, July 13. The Home Run Derby is Monday, July 12, and the Futures Game is Sunday, July 11. Here’s the All-Star Game ballot<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blue Jays\u2019 Guerrero Jr. leads voting after first round of all-star balloting<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he rounds third base after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.<\/a> leads all players after the first round of balloting for the 2021 All-Star Game, MLB announced Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First #AllStarBallot<\/a> update just dropped<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vote https:\/\/t.co\/Y5U1wwbAAO<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9XbxcTamqY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 MLB (@MLB) June 14, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 22-year-old first baseman leads MLB in home runs (21), RBI (55), on-base percentage (.450), slugging percentage (.688) and on-base plus slugging (1.137). He\u2019s also topping the American League with a .344 batting average, tying him for second overall in MLB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guerrero Jr., who is seeking his first all-star nod, has received 857,956 votes and is looking to become just the third Blue Jay in history to lead the majors in balloting after Jos\u00e9 Bautista (2011, 2014) and Josh Donaldson (2014).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guerrero Jr. is trailed by Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. in the early balloting with 834,287 votes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien is on pace to join his teammate in the July 13th event at Denver\u2019s Coors Field as he leads the AL balloting for the position with 561,326 votes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 30-year-old has gotten off to a strong start with the Blue Jays, after signing with Toronto on a one-year, $18-million deal in the off-season, putting up 15 home runs and 37 RBI while slashing .294\/.359\/.529.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is currently second in balloting for his position with 252,479 votes. He trails Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who leads with 502,629 votes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 23-year-old Bichette has put up 13 home runs and 39 RBI so far this season while slashing .281\/.329\/.821.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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Guerrero with the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> in 2019<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toronto Blue Jays \u2013 No. 27<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
First baseman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Born: March 16, 1999 (age\u00a022)<\/span><\/strong>
\nMontreal<\/a>, Quebec<\/a>, Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bats: Right<\/strong><\/td>\nThrows: Right<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLB debut<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
April 26,\u00a02019,\u00a0for the\u00a0Toronto Blue Jays<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Batting average<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n.285<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home runs<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n45<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Runs batted in<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n157<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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