Yordan Alvarez has received over 1,000,000 All-Star fan votes, making him one of the top two players in the first wave of fan voting.
What happened?
Alvarez received 1,015,768 votes, significantly more than the second-most-voted player, George Springer, who received 323,112 votes.
Why it matters for Yordan Alvarez
This result is impressive, considering Alvarez has been the best hitter in Major League Baseball this season, with a 1.084 OPS and 24 homers.
Alvarez has been performing exceptionally well, hitting .326 and having 54 RBIs.
What comes next?
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Alvarez's performance may impact the Houston Astros' decisions.
The Astros have had a rough 2026 season, but Alvarez's success has been a positive takeaway.
Alvarez received more votes than Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., and Mike Trout, with only Shohei Ohtani receiving more votes.
This turnaround is stunning, especially after a down 2025 season due to injury.
Alvarez's .651 slugging percentage is the highest in baseball, and his 85 hits are third in MLB.
The first wave of All-Star fan voting has backed up Alvarez's position as one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale shared the results, which show Alvarez's impressive performance.
The Houston Astros may be heading towards the MLB trade deadline as sellers, but Alvarez's success has been a highlight.
Yordan Alvarez has cemented himself as one of the top players in the American League.