José Altuve and William Contreras Named Venezuelan Representatives for 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Finally, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the starting players of the National and American Leagues for the All-Star Game and both José Altuve and William Contreras will be the Venezuelan representatives in this 2024 edition.

Altuve, who is having one of the best seasons in recent years with the Houston Astros; even surpassing the 100-hit barrier, will attend his 9th Luminarias classic, tying David Concepción in third place among Venezuelans with the most All-Star Games in the MLB, behind Luis Aparicio (13) and Miguel Cabrera (12).

In addition, It will be the fifth appearance as an American League second baseman in this type of event.joining legends like Roberto Alomar (9); Rod Carew (8); Nellie Fox (8) and Charlie Gheringer (6), Bobby Doerr (5); Joe Gordon (5) and Robinson Canó (5) with at least five JDE as a starter in the second cushion.

Since the 2018 season, the “Little Giant” He was not a starter in a duel of stars, when he played four classics in a row.

Altuve surpassed the home team, Marcus Semien, who was the second baseman of the Young Circuit in 2023but this time he couldn’t beat his rival in position 4 of the diamond.

Contreras to his second All-Star Game and second start

On the National League side, William Contreras took top honors at catcherbeating his rival, JT Realmuto, by a wide margin.

Contreras will attend his second All-Star Game in the Majorswith the peculiarity that it will also be his second start in the Old Circuit, after being the Designated Hitter in the 2022 edition wearing the Atlanta Braves uniform.

The native of Puerto Cabello (Car) He is immersed in a solid season among Old Circuit receivershitting .292 with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs in his first 83 games with Milwaukee.

In the case of Salvador Pérez, Anthony Santander and Luis Arráez came in second place in the voting for their respective positions; however, they could be among the reserves of their respective leagues, next Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

The rest of the rosters for both circuits will be announced this Sunday, July 7th in the evening.

2024-07-04 00:56:21
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