MLB All Star Red Carpet 2025 lights up Atlanta with star appearances from Ronald Acuna Jr, Shohei Ohtani and more fan-favorite stars
Just hours before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game began at Truist Park in Atlanta, the stars of Major League Baseball walked the red carpet and it wasn't just about baseball. With designer outfits, heartwarming family moments, and loud fan cheers, players like Paul Skenes,
Aaron Judge
, and
Shohei Ohtani
made the All-Star Red Carpet Show a spectacle to remember.
One Braves baby even grabbed a mic and stole the spotlight.
Paul Skenes and Aaron Judge lead the spotlight at
MLB All-Star Red Carpet 2025
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, fans gathered at The Battery Atlanta to witness their favorite MLB stars walk the 700-foot red carpet outside Truist Park.
— mlb (@mlb)
Paul Skenes, the starting pitcher for the National League, greeted fans with Livvy Dunne by his side. Aaron Judge, representing the New York Yankees, also drew massive cheers.
Several other superstars followed, each bringing their own charm:
Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) walked with his wife, Mamiko Ohtani
Ronald Acuna Jr
., Matt Olson, and Chris Sale (
Atlanta Braves
) received standing ovations
Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers), back in Atlanta, was greeted warmly by Braves fans
Other top names spotted included:
Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz (New York Mets)
Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds)
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays)
Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres)
Max Fried, Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees)
Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Players weren't the only ones enjoying the spotlight, many brought their families, and even mascots joined in:
Blooper (Braves)
Phillie Phanatic (Phillies)
Mr. Redlegs (Reds)
Captain (Rangers)
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Matt Olson's baby and fan moments make All-Star Red Carpet 2025 special
While players stunned in custom suits, the most unexpected moment came from Braves first baseman Matt Olson's baby, who reached out and grabbed a live TV mic.
The crowd laughed and clapped, making it a standout moment from the day.
Other fun scenes included:
Seattle Mariners showing off a video of pitcher Andres Munoz's cat Matilda walking her own mini red carpet
Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott wearing a jacket lined with his childhood photos
With stars, surprises, and smiling fans, the 2025 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show set the perfect tone before the big game.
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