Vlad Jr. Leads First Basemen Despite Stats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is somehow leading AL first basemen in All-Star voting despite underwhelming stats—just 3 homers and a .726 OPS in 69 games—while rivals Ben Rice and Nick Kurtz crush it with 20+ homers and elite OPS. But Vlad’s five straight All-Star appearances, fan magnetism, and iconic moments like the 2021 All-Star MVP and 2023 Home Run Derby win give him an edge. His manager admits it’s not just about the numbers—it’s about the crowd. With voting ending June 25, Vlad’s automatic spot is still up in the air, but he’s ready to play if he gets the call. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e6f737993fc63e4