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A 2025 MLB All-Star Game voting guide for Seattle Mariners fans

All-star voting has begun, and that means it's time to vote your favorite Mariners into the midsummer classic!
ByLevi Coovert|
Julio Rodriguez at the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard
Julio Rodriguez at the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard | Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImages

MLB All-Star voting has begun, and it's time to start casting votes for your favorite Seattle Mariners into the midsummer classic. Here's everything you need to know about 2025 voting, and how you can help the Mariners get there.

Phase 1 of voting began on June 4 and will conclude at noon E.T. on Thursday, June 26. Fans can vote up to five times a day, and can choose to submit the same ballot multiple times, or submit multiple ballots.

The top two-vote getters at each position (and the top six outfielders) advance to Phase 2, which starts on June 30 at noon E.T. The second phase of voting lasts for three days, concluding on July 2 at noon E.T., and fans are allowed to vote once per day. The winners of Phase 2 will start the All-Star game for their respective leagues.

Pitchers and reserves are selected by the players and coaches, and are not voted on by fans.

Position-by-position All-Star Game voting guide for Seattle Mariners fans

First Base: Rowdy Tellez

Tellez ranks third among American League first baseman with nine home runs. However, his .205 batting average and .253 OBP will likely hinder his chances of making a deep run in the voting.

Second Base: Dylan Moore

The Mariners have used a lot of second basemen already this season. But with Ryan Bliss injured, Leo Rivas in Triple-A and Cole Young having only played a handful of games, Dylan Moore is the default choice on MLB.com. It's a weak second base class, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. leading the way at 1.6 bWAR. Moore (1.3 bWAR) is tied for second despite not getting everyday at-bats.

Third Base: Ben Williamson

This one is just for fun. With big stars like José Ramírez and Alex Bregman enjoying strong seasons, there is no chance for the M's rookie third baseman to play in the All-Star game. His .597 OPS is among the worst in the league. If you want your vote to be meaningful, it might be best to vote for someone else.

Shortstop: J.P. Crawford

Crawford has been having a strong season, with his 2.2 bWAR ranking fifth among AL shortstops. He also ranks fourth in OPS (.795), second in OBP (.398), fourth in AVG (.285) and first in walks (39). If Crawford heats up in June, he could make a strong case for himself to a wider audience. Mariners fans should make sure to vote for him in the meantime.

Catcher: Cal Raleigh

Here's the most obvious All-Star choice of any Mariner. Raleigh leads all of baseball with 26 home runs, and his 1.035 OPS ranks second in the MLB. Among AL catchers, he's lapping the field. The second-highest OPS among qualified AL catchers is Logan O'Hoppe, at .751!

Outfield: Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena, Luke Raley

The big name here is Rodríguez. Despite a lackluster start to the season, he has a case for himself in a weak AL outfield class. His 2.3 bWAR ranks fourth among AL outfielders, and while his .742 OPS lags behind, he's still worth voting for. His speed and defense make him valuable, and we've seen J-Rod go on scorching hot runs in the past. If he heats up in June, he'll have a great case.

Designated Hitter: Jorge Polanco

It's a tough position group for Polanco, who has to compete with Rafael Devers, Ryan O'Hearn and Ben Rice, all enjoying massive seasons in 2025. There was a time when Polanco had a higher OPS than all of those guys, but after a weak month of May, he's beginning to fall behind. However, if Polanco does heat up again, he could throw himself back in the mix. His 10 home runs rank fifth at the position, and his 30 RBIs are fourth.