Clement earns most votes in AL, to start at 2B in first All-Star Game (opens original article in a new tab)

Ernie Clement earned the most votes in the American League to start at second base in the 2026 All-Star Game, while Shohei Ohtani led the National League. Clement's selection marks a significant rise from his previous career challenges.

• Ernie Clement led the American League with 3,232,932 votes to start at second base in the 2026 All-Star Game.
• Shohei Ohtani led the National League in voting for his sixth All-Star Game start.
• Clement's All-Star selection follows a rise from being released by the A's in 2023 to becoming a fan favorite with the Blue Jays.