The All-Star Game in Major League Baseball features a competitive baseball game between the best players of the National League (NL) and American League (AL). The event is called “Midsummer Classic” and represents the symbolic halfway point into the MLB season.
Every year, a selection process is used to choose all-star players for the game. Fans vote for the starting fielders whereas the pitchers are appointed by their managers and reserves players by the players and the managers. Moreover, the designated hitter (DH) is selected by fan ballot.
The upcoming 2024 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on July 16th, 2024, and will be hosted by the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
What do MLB All-Star winners get?
The MLB All-Star game boasts a prize pool of $640,000 for the winning team. Both the American League and National League players compete for a share of this prize pool, with the winning team's 32 players each eligible to receive a portion. Each of the 32 players on the winning team will be awarded a check for $25,000 as a bonus. Players on the losing team, will not receive any additional compensation.
The All-Star Game MVP Award and its perks
The All-Star Game MVP Award is presented to the most outstanding player in each year's MLB All-Star Game. Instituted in 1962, this award is a prestigious accolade in Major League Baseball.
Throughout the years, American League (AL) players have claimed the title 33 times, while National League (NL) players have won it 28 times, which includes an award shared by two players, as of the 2023 MLB All-Star game. Notably, the Baltimore Orioles franchise has the most wins by a single team, with six All-Star Game MVP Awards to their name.
The All-Star Game MVP Award does not come with a monetary prize pool. However, certain players, like Mike Trout, have performance bonuses integrated into their contracts. He has a bonus of $50,000 specifically allocated for winning the MLB All-Star Game MVP Award. Also, often All-Star game MVP winners receive a Chevrolet vehicle of their choosing.
FAQ's On MLB All-Star
A. The first MLB All-Star Game was played on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
A. Players are selected through a combination of fan voting, player voting, and selections by the managers of the respective leagues. Fans vote for the starting position players, while pitchers and reserves are chosen by the players and managers.
A. The highest-scoring MLB All-Star Game was in 1998, with a total of 21 runs. The American League defeated the National League 13-8.
A. Willie Mays, Steve Garvey, Gary Carter, Cal Ripken Jr., and Mike Trout are tied for the most MLB All-Star Game MVP awards, each winning twice.
