By Canadian Press

Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. voted into American League starting lineup for all-star game

Jul 3, 2024 | 5:13 PM

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named a starter for the upcoming all-star game.

Guerrero will be representing the American League at the midsummer classic for a fourth time.

The 25-year-old Guerrero was voted into the AL’s starting lineup by fans, beating out Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.

The only other Blue Jays to have started three all-star games are José Bautista (four), Roberto Alomar (four) and Joe Carter (three).

Guerrero has a. 298 batting average with a .376 on-base percentage, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 50 runs.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2024.

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