The MLB All-Star Game is an annual event held in mid-July, organized by Major League Baseball. Also known as “The Midsummer Classic” places the all-stars that make up the American League (AL) against the National League (NL) featuring the best players in each league.
Manager selections are used together with fan voting as the criteria for selecting participants into the all-star game so that the best players from around baseball are duly represented. Let us take a look at the record of runs scored by players in the history of MLB All-Star games.
Most Runs Scored In The MLB All-Star Game
A record was set for the most runs scored in an MLB All-Star Game during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game when 21 runs were scored in total, a record that still stands today as the highest number of runs ever scored in an MLB All-Star Game.
The American League has the highest amount of runs scored by a single team in the MLB All-Star Game, and this record represents 13 runs that were scored both in the 1983 and 1998 MLB All-Star Games. In contrast, the National League scored only 8 runs in the 1998 MLB All-Star Game, bringing the total runs scored up to 21, making it the MLB All-Star Game with the most runs scored.
The 1998 MLB All-Star Game was held earlier in the month of July than any of the others. Unlike other seasons where the game used to be played on the second or third Tuesday of July, this particular game took place on July 7th which was the first Tuesday of the month; moreover, it was held at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
Who has the most wins in MLB All-Star Game?
As of the 2023 All-Star Game, the American League holds the record for the most wins in the MLB All-Star Games since its inception in 1933. The American League has emerged victorious 47 times, surpassing the National League which has won the games 44 times. Additionally, there have been two tied games in 1961 and 2002.
Regarding total runs, the American League has also had a better performance than the National League. Up to the All-Star Game 2023, the American League has been able to get 383 runs in comparison with the 377 runs that the National League has got in total.
FAQ's On MLB All-Star Game
A. Mike Trout is an active MLB player and has made 10 appearances in the MLB All-Star games.
A. Hank Aaron holds the record for most MLB All-Star Game appearances with 21.
A. Dwight Gooden is the youngest player to appear in an MLB All-Star Game, making his debut at 19 years old in 1984.
A. Willie Mays holds the record for the most career hits in MLB All-Star Games, with 23 hits.
