The Los Angeles Dodgers are undeniably one of the most popular MLB teams internationally. With the MLB All-Star coming, superstar Shohei Ohtani topped the National League in fan voting with more than 1.4 million ballots going his way.

Shohei Ohtani Paces the NL in Record-Setting Numbers

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Ohtani, who is already a celebrity in Japan and the U.S., continues to prove why he's loved by both local and international fans. Even without pitching this year, his ability at the plate is putting him on par with the game's best. The three-time MVP is already pacing the National League in home runs (25), slugging percentage (.643), and OPS (1.039).

According to Sports Illustrated, his reign does not end there. Ohtani also leads the league in extra-base hits with 42, total bases with 182, and OPS+ at 190, which means he is hitting 90% better than a qualified MLB hitter. All these numbers make it almost impossible to dispute his spot on this year's Midsummer Classic.

Dodgers Overflowing the All-Star Ballot

As Ohtani leads the Dodgers' All-Star push, however, he's not alone. Freddie Freeman stands as the leading vote-getter among first basemen, demonstrating his customary dependability at the plate and in the field. Will Smith, the franchise's top catcher, tops all NL catchers in voting. This is evidence of his ascension to MLB's top backstops.

Out in the outfield, Teoscar Hernández is cruising to the third-most votes among National League outfielders, setting him up for a probable All-Star selection.

Outside of the leaders, some Dodgers are close enough to make it happen, including Max Muncy, who is second at third base, and Mookie Betts, who is also No. 2 at shortstop. Tommy Edman, meanwhile, trails by a hair at second base with the second-most votes.

If all falls into place, the Dodgers might see seven or more players at the 2025 All-Star Game.

Aaron Judge Leads MLB, But Ohtani Closes In

Despite leading the National League, Ohtani trails Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees slugger, for the title of overall top vote-getter in MLB. Judge currently boasts more than 1.5 million votes, but Ohtani's fan support continues to surge and could still close the gap before the June 26 deadline.

With Ohtani as one of the top MLB All-Stars, expect that your Shohei MVP bobblehead's value will shoot up (in case you have one).