All-MLB Team explained

All-MLB Team
Sport:Baseball
League:Major League Baseball
Description:Best players at each position as voted by fans and a panel of experts (50% weight each)
Year:2019

The All-MLB Team is an annual Major League Baseball (MLB) honor bestowed upon the best players across both leagues at each position during the season. Selections to the first and second teams are determined by a fan vote and a panel consisting of media members, former players, and baseball officials. The honor was established in .

The career leader in selections is Shohei Ohtani, who has been named an All-MLB player seven times. Ohtani is also the only player to be named to both teams in the same season (as a designated hitter and starting pitcher respectively), accomplished in and, and is the only player to be named to the first team twice in the same season, in .

Description

The roster of each team consists of one catcher, four infielders (one for each position), three outfielders regardless of position, one designated hitter, five starting pitchers, and two relief pitchers. Before the 2022 season, the designated hitter was only used in the American League (as well as interleague games hosted by American League teams), except during the COVID-19-affected 2020 season.

Selections

^Denotes players who are still active in Major League Baseball
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a player
Player (X)Denotes the number of times the player has been selected
Player
(in bold text)
Indicates the player who won the American/National League Most Valuable Player Award in the same year
Player
(in italics)
Indicates the player who won the American/National League Cy Young Award in the same year
SeasonPositionFirst teamSecond team
Player TeamPlayer Team
[1] CJ. T. Realmuto^Philadelphia PhilliesYasmani Grandal^Milwaukee Brewers
1BPete Alonso^New York MetsFreddie Freeman^Atlanta Braves
2BDJ LeMahieu^New York YankeesJose Altuve^Houston Astros
3BAnthony Rendon^Washington NationalsAlex Bregman^Houston Astros
SSXander Bogaerts^Boston Red SoxMarcus Semien^Oakland Athletics
OFCody Bellinger^Los Angeles DodgersRonald Acuña Jr.^Atlanta Braves
Mike Trout^Los Angeles AngelsMookie Betts^Boston Red Sox
Christian Yelich^Milwaukee BrewersJuan Soto^Washington Nationals
DHNelson CruzMinnesota TwinsYordan Alvarez^Houston Astros
SPGerrit Cole^Houston AstrosJack Flaherty^St. Louis Cardinals
Jacob deGrom^New York MetsZack Greinke^Arizona Diamondbacks
Houston Astros
Max Scherzer^Washington NationalsCharlie Morton^Tampa Bay Rays
Washington NationalsLos Angeles Dodgers
Justin Verlander^Houston AstrosMichael Soroka^Atlanta Braves
RPJosh Hader^Milwaukee BrewersAroldis Chapman^New York Yankees
Kirby Yates^San Diego PadresLiam Hendriks^Oakland Athletics
[2] CSalvador Pérez^Kansas City RoyalsJ. T. Realmuto^ (2)Philadelphia Phillies
1BFreddie Freeman^ (2)Atlanta BravesJosé Abreu^Chicago White Sox
2BDJ LeMahieu^ (2)New York YankeesBrandon Lowe^Tampa Bay Rays
3BManny Machado^San Diego PadresJosé Ramírez^Cleveland Indians
SSFernando Tatís Jr.^San Diego PadresCorey Seager^Los Angeles Dodgers
OFMookie Betts^ (2)Los Angeles DodgersRonald Acuña Jr.^ (2)Atlanta Braves
Juan Soto^ (2)Washington NationalsMichael Conforto^New York Mets
Mike Trout^ (2)Los Angeles AngelsMike Yastrzemski^San Francisco Giants
DHMarcell Ozuna^Atlanta BravesNelson Cruz (2)Minnesota Twins
SPTrevor BauerCincinnati RedsGerrit Cole^ (2)New York Yankees
Shane Bieber^Cleveland IndiansClayton Kershaw^Los Angeles Dodgers
Yu Darvish^Chicago CubsDinelson Lamet^San Diego Padres
Jacob deGrom^ (2)New York Mets Kenta Maeda^Minnesota Twins
Max Fried^Atlanta BravesHyun-jin Ryu (2)Toronto Blue Jays
RPNick Anderson^Tampa Bay RaysBrad Hand^Cleveland Indians
Liam Hendriks^ (2)Oakland AthleticsDevin Williams^Milwaukee Brewers
[3] CSalvador Pérez^ (2)Kansas City RoyalsBuster PoseySan Francisco Giants
1BVladimir Guerrero Jr.^Toronto Blue JaysFreddie Freeman^ (3)Atlanta Braves
2BMarcus Semien^ (2)Toronto Blue JaysOzzie Albies^Atlanta Braves
3BAustin Riley^Atlanta BravesRafael Devers^Boston Red Sox
SSFernando Tatís Jr.^ (2)San Diego PadresTrea Turner^Washington Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers
OFBryce Harper^Philadelphia PhilliesNick Castellanos^Cincinnati Reds
Aaron Judge^New York YankeesTeoscar Hernández^Toronto Blue Jays
Juan Soto^ (3)Washington NationalsKyle Tucker^Houston Astros
DHShohei Ohtani^Los Angeles AngelsYordan Alvarez^ (2)Houston Astros
SPWalker Buehler^Los Angeles DodgersMax Fried^ (2)Atlanta Braves
Corbin Burnes^Milwaukee BrewersKevin Gausman^San Francisco Giants
Gerrit Cole^ (3)New York YankeesShohei Ohtani^ (2)Los Angeles Angels
Robbie Ray^Toronto Blue Jays Julio Urías^Los Angeles Dodgers
Max Scherzer^ (2)Washington Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Zack Wheeler^Philadelphia Phillies
RPJosh Hader^ (2)Milwaukee BrewersRaisel Iglesias^Los Angeles Angels
Liam Hendriks^ (3)Chicago White SoxKenley Jansen^Los Angeles Dodgers
[4] CJ. T. Realmuto^ (3)Philadelphia PhilliesWill Smith^Los Angeles Dodgers
1BPaul Goldschmidt^St. Louis CardinalsFreddie Freeman^ (4)Los Angeles Dodgers
2BJose Altuve^ (2)Houston AstrosAndrés Giménez^Cleveland Guardians
3BManny Machado^ (2)San Diego PadresNolan Arenado^St. Louis Cardinals
SSTrea Turner^ (2)Los Angeles DodgersFrancisco Lindor^New York Mets
OFMookie Betts^ (3)Los Angeles DodgersJulio Rodríguez^Seattle Mariners
Aaron Judge^ (2)New York YankeesKyle Schwarber^Philadelphia Phillies
Mike Trout^ (3)Los Angeles AngelsKyle Tucker^ (2)Houston Astros
DHYordan Alvarez^ (3)Houston AstrosShohei Ohtani^ (4)Los Angeles Angels
SPSandy Alcántara^Miami MarlinsDylan Cease^Chicago White Sox
Alek Manoah^Toronto Blue JaysMax Fried^ (3)Atlanta Braves
Shohei Ohtani^ (3)Los Angeles AngelsAaron Nola^Philadelphia Phillies
Framber Valdez^Houston Astros Max Scherzer^ (3)New York Mets
Justin Verlander^ (2)Houston AstrosJulio Urías^ (2)Los Angeles Dodgers
RPEmmanuel Clase^Cleveland GuardiansRyan Helsley^St. Louis Cardinals
Edwin Díaz^New York MetsRyan Pressly^Houston Astros
[5] CAdley Rutschman^Baltimore OriolesJonah Heim^Texas Rangers
1BFreddie Freeman^ (5)Los Angeles DodgersMatt Olson^Atlanta Braves
2BMarcus Semien^ (3)Texas RangersOzzie Albies^ (2)Atlanta Braves
3BAustin Riley^ (2)Atlanta BravesJosé Ramírez^ (2)Cleveland Guardians
SSCorey Seager^ (2)Texas RangersFrancisco Lindor^ (2)New York Mets
OFRonald Acuña Jr.^ (3)Atlanta BravesAdolis García^Texas Rangers
Mookie Betts^ (4)Los Angeles DodgersAaron Judge^ (3)New York Yankees
Corbin Carroll^Arizona DiamondbacksKyle Tucker^ (3)Houston Astros
DHShohei Ohtani^ (5)Los Angeles AngelsYordan Alvarez^ (4)Houston Astros
SPGerrit Cole^ (4)New York YankeesKyle Bradish^Baltimore Orioles
Zac Gallen^Arizona DiamondbacksNathan Eovaldi^Texas Rangers
Shohei Ohtani^ (6)Los Angeles AngelsKevin Gausman^ (2)Toronto Blue Jays
Blake Snell^San Diego Padres Sonny Gray^Minnesota Twins
Spencer Strider^Atlanta BravesJordan Montgomery^St. Louis Cardinals
Texas Rangers
RPJosh Hader^ (3)San Diego PadresDevin Williams^ (2)Milwaukee Brewers
Félix Bautista^Baltimore Orioles Emmanuel Clase^ (2)Cleveland Guardians
[6] CWilliam Contreras^Milwaukee BrewersSalvador Pérez^ (3)Kansas City Royals
1BVladimir Guerrero Jr.^ (2)Toronto Blue JaysBryce Harper^ (2)Philadelphia Phillies
2BKetel Marte^Arizona DiamondbacksJose Altuve^ (3)Houston Astros
3BJosé Ramírez^ (3)Cleveland GuardiansManny Machado^ (3)San Diego Padres
SSBobby Witt Jr.^Kansas City RoyalsFrancisco Lindor^ (3)New York Mets
OFMookie Betts^ (5)Los Angeles DodgersJarren Duran^Boston Red Sox
Aaron Judge^ (4)New York YankeesTeoscar Hernández^ (2)Los Angeles Dodgers
Juan Soto^ (4)New York YankeesJackson Merrill^San Diego Padres
DHShohei Ohtani^ (7)Los Angeles DodgersYordan Alvarez^ (5)Houston Astros
SPCorbin Burnes^ (2)Baltimore OriolesDylan Cease^ (2)San Diego Padres
Chris Sale^Atlanta BravesShota Imanaga^Chicago Cubs
Paul Skenes^Pittsburgh PiratesMichael King^San Diego Padres
Tarik Skubal^Detroit TigersSeth Lugo^Kansas City Royals
Zack Wheeler^ (2)Philadelphia PhilliesFramber Valdez^ (2)Houston Astros
RPEmmanuel Clase^ (3)Cleveland GuardiansMason Miller^Oakland Athletics
Ryan Helsley^ (2)St. Louis CardinalsKirby Yates^ (2)Texas Rangers

Most selections

The following players have been selected for an All-MLB Team three or more times.

Updated as of the conclusion of the 2024 Major League Baseball season.

^Denotes players who are still active in Major League Baseball
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a player
Inactive player not yet eligible for National Baseball Hall of Fame consideration
All-MLB Team Appearances
PlayerTotalFirst TeamSecond Team
DH/P752
OF541
1B523
DH514
P431
OF431
OF431
RP330
OF330
Emmanuel Clase^RP321
RP321
Manny Machado^3B321
Salvador Pérez^C321
C321
P321
SS/2B321
OF312
Jose Altuve^2B312
P312
José Ramírez^3B312
Francisco Lindor^SS303
OF303

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calcaterra . Craig . MLB announces an 'All-MLB' team . nbcsports.com . December 10, 2019 . November 25, 2019.
  2. News: Here is the star-studded 2020 All-MLB Team . Anthony . Castrovince . MLB.com . December 9, 2020 . November 23, 2021.
  3. News: The '21 All-MLB Team is here. And it's stacked . Anthony . Castrovince . MLB.com . November 23, 2021 . November 23, 2021.
  4. News: Here is the star-studded 2022 All-MLB Team . Paul . Casella . MLB.com . December 5, 2022 . December 5, 2022.
  5. News: Here are your 2023 All-MLB First and Second Team winners . Paul . Casella . MLB.com . December 16, 2023 . December 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: These are the 2024 All-MLB First and Second Team winners . 2024-11-15 . MLB.com . en.