Projecting early MLB All-Star rosters for AL and NL - Who makes the cut?
In the lead-up to Midseason of the 2025 MLB season, the All-Star Game is set for July 15 in Truist Park, Atlanta, headlining the fans' wishes. With voting underway, impressive displays by men and women in both exhibitions are carving the potential rosters.
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Following is an earlier take on who may end up sharing All-Star honours.
American League: Powerhouses and emerging stars
Aaron Judge continues his dominance in the league as the AL leader in batting average (.387), OPS (1.242), and runs scored (55). His consistency puts him at the very front of the pack when it comes to a starting outfield position.
Cal Raleigh made a strong argument to be selected as the starting catcher, with his impressive power display leading the league with 23 home runs.
Bobby Witt, Jr. must be a premier candidate for the starting lineup at shortstop, combining confidence defensively with offensive potency.
Hunter Brown has been winning 8 times, the most in the league, and Garrett Crochet has been a very dominant starting pitcher, Crochet having more strikeouts (101) and innings pitched (82.0).
National League: Veterans and rising talents
Freddie Freeman appears to be in a class of his own this season with a .369 batting average and a 1.061 OPS, ranking first in the National League (NL) in these categories, hence cementing his status as the world lead in first basemen.
With 23 home runs and 64 runs, Ohtani is utterly flawless with his offerings at the plate, thus functioning starkly as a slap hitter and as a pitcher.
Francisco Lindor has done everything expected and more, ranking first in WAR among NL shortstops (2.8) and contributing many home runs and stolen bases that should have earned him an All-Star selection.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has evolved into a good centre fielder, and with 21 stolen bases to his name, the best in the league, we can also add sterling defence here, so put him down for a well-deserved first All-Star nod.
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Final thoughts
This 2025 MLB season has been an incubator of sorts, nurturing the seasoned veterans and the fledgling stars to make their heavy imprints. Around the corner, we have the All-Star Game; these players have distinguished themselves so well that they have to be counted among the deserving. Fans should participate in the vote to see some of their favourite players light up Atlanta.
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