Altuve, Arráez and Contreras lead the voting in their positions ahead of the All-Star Game

The names of Venezuelan baseball players Jose Altuve, Luis Arraez and William Contrerasare those who are leading the votes for their respective positions in the first phase of the election of the major leaguers who will participate in the Game of stars which will take place in Arlington, Texas, on July 16.

The “Astroboy” who leads the selection for the starting second baseman in the American League, to date has 620,724 votessurpassing Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers and Michael Massey of the Kansas City Royals, as highlighted by MLB.

The Maracay native, who has eight Major League All-Star selections and five fan-chosen starting spots, has a high probability of matching his countryman. David Concepcion As far as appearances in the classic are concerned, being surpassed only by the legendary Luis Aparicio and Miguel Cabrera among Venezuelans.

For its part in the National League, “La Regadera” Arráez, who sees action with the San Diego Padres, has 613,068 votes so far to become the starting second baseman, but to do so he will have to stay ahead of Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The two-time batting champion was recently hired as a starter for the Miami Marlins.

Meanwhile, his compatriot William Contreras has 745,461 votes to lead the selection of receivers in the National Leagueclosely followed by JT Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies and Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in one of the most hotly contested races.

The Venezuelan mask aspires to become the first Brewers catcher to be elected in the National League and the second in team history, following Ted Simmons in 1983.

Other Venezuelans also have the support of fans. Andrés Giménez (Cleveland), Oswaldo Cabrera (New York), Salvador Pérez (Kansas City), Anthony Santander (Baltimore), Orlando Arcia (Atlanta) and Willson Contreras.

Phase 2 of the election will begin on Sunday, June 30 at 12:00 p.m. Venezuelan time, and will run until Wednesday, July 3 at the same time. The winners will be announced that night on ESPN starting at 7:00 p.m.