Tonight’s Midsummer Classic at Truist Park will feature 81 players from 10 different countries, a snapshot of just how global Major League Baseball has become. Click through to see which nations are represented — and by how many stars.
United States — 50 Players
- The homegrown core still rules
- A‑listers Aaron Judge, Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Witt Jr. headline a contingent that covers every position on the diamond.
- Americans have comprised at least 60 % of every All‑Star roster since the game’s 1933 debut.
Dominican Republic — 10 Players
- The D.R. is still MLB’s foreign powerhouse
- Superstars Manny Machado, Julio Rodríguez and Fernando Tatis Jr. lead the way.
- This is the 18th time in the last 25 years that the D.R. has placed double‑digit All‑Stars.
Venezuela — 5 Players
- Five Venezuelan standouts make the trip
- Ronald Acuña Jr. and closer Robert Suárez headline the group.
- Venezuela’s first All‑Star was Chico Carrasquel back in 1951; the talent pipeline is stronger than ever.
Mexico — 4 Players
- Record Mexican presence
- Catcher Alejandro Kirk and infielder Isaac Paredes are joined by Jonathan Aranda and pitching standout Andrés Muñoz.
- This matches the country’s highest single‑game representation set in 2023.
Cuba — 3 Players
- Cuban flame and flair
- Fireballer Aroldis Chapman teams up with Randy Arozarena and Adrian Morejón.
- Cuba has produced 233 All‑Star nods overall — second‑most among non‑U.S. nations.
Japan — 3 Players
- Samurai stars shine again
- Shohei Ohtani returns for his fifth All‑Star appearance, joined by Yusei Kikuchi and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- The first Japanese All‑Star was Hideo Nomo in 1995; 19 different Japanese‑born players have followed.
Puerto Rico — 3 Players
- The island keeps producing elite infielders
- Francisco Lindor, Javier Báez and Edwin Díaz fly the Puerto Rican flag this year.
- P.R.’s All‑Star streak now spans 39 consecutive seasons.
Bahamas — 1 Player
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. puts Nassau on the map
- The dynamic Yankee becomes just the second Bahamian ever selected to an MLB All‑Star Game.
Canada — 1 Player
- North of the border gets its rep
- Montréal‑born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. follows in his Hall‑of‑Fame father’s footsteps with another All‑Star nod.
Germany — 1 Player
- Brendan Donovan keeps the global trend going
- The Cardinals utility man, born in Würzburg, is the first German‑born All‑Star since 1934.
Ten Nations, One Diamond
From Atlanta natives to Würzburg’s own Brendan Donovan, the 2025 All‑Star Game is a vivid reminder that the game’s talent pipeline spans the entire globe.
Enjoy the show.
