Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 10th All-Star Game on Sunday, while the NL-leading Braves are sending eight players, the most of any team since 2012.
The 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle will feature 42 first- or second-time selections, including 26 players making their All-Star debuts.
American and National League pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday for the July 11 game, and along with a young crop of participants is one mainstay: Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. He’s making his 10th All-Star appearance, second only to the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout, who was selected to his 11th All-Star Game.
The other NL pitchers are all first- or second-time selections save for San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader, who made his fifth All-Star team.
The NL-leading Atlanta Braves will send eight players to the Midsummer Classic — the most of any team since the 2012 Texas Rangers, and the most of any NL team since the 2008 Chicago Cubs. Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., shortstop Orlando Arcia and catcher Sean Murphy were elected to the NL starting lineup by fans. They will be joined by five Braves teammates voted in by fellow players on Sunday: starting pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder (both first-time All-Stars) as well as first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies and third baseman Austin Riley.
