Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. were just named All-Star starters in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Halfway through the Major League Baseball season is fast approaching. We are now just three weeks away from the All-Star Game and phase one voting is complete. The All-Star Finalists are here and ready to begin phase two.
This year, whoever gets the most votes in each league automatically gets a starting place. Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. received the nods for their respective leagues.
“The NL field is almost complete.” -MLB
The positional All-Star finalists were also announced for each league. The second vote, which will decide who wins the spot, will take place on July 5th. The pitchers will follow soon, and then the coaches will decide who the all-star reserves will be. Then the 2022 All-Star Game rosters will be determined.
“The AL Finalists.” -MLB
However, this will not go unchallenged. Many fans around MLB believe they should get rid of fan voting because it’s unfair. For example, Fernando Tatis Jr. has garnered thousands of votes despite not appearing in a single game this season. People think coaches should ultimately decide who makes the All-Star Game.
However, there was no controversy over Aaron Judge or Ronald Acuna Jr. Both have absolutely dominated in their respective leagues and deserve to be starters. They made the game of baseball look easy this season.
A glimpse into Aaron Judge’s dominant 2022 MLB season
“/>Aaron Judge is truly having a season for the history books. So far this year, Judge has scored .290, beating .636 for a total of 1,001 OPS. Judge already has 29 home runs in just 74 games played, the most in MLB. He’s also on track to become the first player since the steroid era to hit 60+ home runs in a single season.
“The top pick in each league is now automatically an ASG starter. #AllRise for @TheJudge44, his 4th ASG nod” – MLB
Not only are Aaron Judge’s numbers dominant, he was a great leader in a strong New York Yankees roster. The Yankees currently have the best record in baseball. They have an annual record of 56-20, giving them a 13-game lead over the second-placed Boston Red Sox. The Yankees are also in the toughest league in baseball. The AL East has four teams that are legitimate playoff contenders.
Ronald Acuna Jr. still dominates despite the late start
“/>Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a horrific injury last summer. This caused him to miss the rest of the 2021 season, including the Braves’ magical World Series Championship run. He didn’t return to MLB until late May, but has had a stellar year since.
“@ronaldacunajr24 gets the nod. NL’s leading voter goes to ASG for 3rd time.” -MLB
So far this season, Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .281 with seven homers. He also transformed the Atlanta Braves from a mediocre team into a top contender in the National League East. The Braves have been slowly creeping up on the New York Mets for the top spot in the division and could pass them. If Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves stay hot, they will no doubt find success later in the year.
Edited by Jodi Whisenhunt
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