Altuve was the most-voted second baseman in the American League with a total of 1,976,539 votes, surpassing Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers, who received 1,484,537 votes. It wasn’t a very close vote after all.
The Series of Records Achieved by José Altuve with His Ninth All-Star Selection
José Altuve has matched Salvador Pérez and Nolan Arenado as the second most-selected active players for the All-Star Game with a total of nine selections, trailing only Mike Trout, who has twelve.
Altuve Surpasses Biggio and Ties Concepción
This will be the fifth time José Altuve will be a starter in the All-Star Game, breaking the tie with Craig Biggio for the most in Houston Astros franchise history. Additionally, he has tied his fellow Venezuelan, David Concepción, for the third-most All-Star invitations among Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball history.
What’s Next for José Altuve
“Astroboy” is now one selection away from matching Ryne Sandberg and Joe Morgan, who hold the second-most All-Star appearances among second basemen in MLB history. The leader of this group is Rod Carew, with 18 selections.
As Altuve continues to accumulate achievements and accolades, his name becomes increasingly prominent in baseball history. His next All-Star selection will not only be a testament to his talent and dedication but also a confirmation of his place among the greatest second basemen to have ever played the game.
