First-timers in 2022 All-Star Game

Kirk's big year carries him to All-Star status

This browser does not support the video element. Alejandro Kirk leads catchers in BA (.315), OBP (.395) and OPS (.882), with 11 HRs and 9 CS. Teammate Santiago Espinal joins him as a first-timer in the field June 26, 2022

Chisholm elected starter, but won't play

This browser does not support the video element. The young star has 14 HRs and 12 stolen bases in 2022, but withdrew from the game due to a back strain June 22, 2022

J-Rod adds All-Star selection to rookie year

This browser does not support the video element. Julio Rodríguez (16 HRs and 21 SB at just 21 years old) easily sends him to the ASG, where he will be joined by teammate Ty France (11 HR, 49 RBI) July 15, 2022

Yanks' Cortes highlights AL pitchers making debut

This browser does not support the video element. Nestor Cortes (2.63 ERA, 99 Ks) is joined by Alek Manoah and Jordan Romano (TOR), Jorge López (BAL), Shane McClanahan (TB), Clay Holmes (NYY), Emmanuel Clase (CLE), Paul Blackburn (OAK), Martín Pérez (TEX) and Framber Valdez (HOU) July 2, 2022

Gonsolin one of many freshmen ASG pitchers for NL

This browser does not support the video element. Tony Gonsolin (11-0, 2.02 ERA) is joined by teammate Tyler Anderson, Max Fried (ATL), Ryan Helsley (STL), David Bednar (PIT), Joe Mantiply (ARI), Devin Williams (MIL) and Joe Musgrove (SD) July 2, 2022

Buxton makes first All-Star Game

This browser does not support the video element. With 23 HRs, 11 doubles and his electrifying defense, it's no surprise to see Buxton, who is a first-timer alongside teammate Luis Arraez July 8, 2022

Alvarez, Tucker are Houston's first-time All-Stars

This browser does not support the video element. Yordan Alvarez (26 HR) will not play due to injury, but fellow Astro Kyle Tucker will be making his ASG debut July 4, 2022

Trevino MLB's best pitch-framer

This browser does not support the video element. Jose Trevino made his first ASG roster on the strength of 7 HRs, 8 caught stealing and 8 runs saved via pitch framing July 2, 2022

23-year-old Giménez to make ASG debut

This browser does not support the video element. Andrés Giménez has put up 10 homers, a pair of triples and 7 stolen bases this season, and consistently flashes the leather on defense June 24, 2022

Swanson makes ASG in 7th year

This browser does not support the video element. Dansby Swanson (15 HR, 20 2B, 14 SB) headlines a quartet of first-time Braves that also includes Travis d'Arnaud, Austin Riley and William Contreras July 2, 2022

Happ doubles his way to LA

This browser does not support the video element. Ian Happ has 23 doubles and a career-low 21.2 K%, enough to send him to his first Midsummer Classic July 8, 2022

Benintendi gets nod in 7th season

This browser does not support the video element. Andrew Benintendi was selected as an All-Star after 14 doubles, a 124 OPS+ and a .386 OBP so far this year July 7, 2022

Cron debuts as Rockies' lone selection

This browser does not support the video element. C.J. Cron makes his first ASG thanks to 21 dingers, 69 RBIs and a .902 OPS on the season July 3, 2022

Cooper gets first nod as replacement pick

This browser does not support the video element. Garrett Cooper (7 HR, .283 BA, 21 2B) will participate in his first All-Star Game at 31 years old July 8, 2022