Shohei Ohtani Selected As Designated Hitter For Record Breaking Fourth Time As MLB All-Star Starters Confirmed

The 2024 MLB All-Star starters have been confirmed, with Shohei Ohtani selected as designated hitter for a record breaking fourth game in a row.

See below for every starter at this year’s MLB All-Star game, as well as how many times they have featured in the game during their career.

National League All-Star Starters

Position

Player

Team

All-Star Starter Appearances

C
William Contreras
Brewers
1

1B
Bryce Harper
Phillies
7

2B
Ketel Marte
D-backs
2

3B
Alec Bohm
Phillies
1

SS
Trea Turner
Phillies
2

OF
Christian Yelich
Brewers
2

OF
Jurickson Profar
Padres
1

OF
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Padres
2

DH
Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers
4

Shohei Ohtani has been named as designated hitter in the MLB All-Stars game for a record fourth consecutive time, although he will not be able to pitch due to the star recovering from elbow surgery.

Philadelphia Phillies players dominated the fan vote for All-Stars, with three infielders selected to start in the game including Bryce Harper who features for a seventh time.

The Padres are also sending multiple players to the exhibition match, with outfielders Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr. dominating their fan votes.