Broken Voting System: Tigers' Snub Exposed

Major League Baseball's first All-Star voting update on Monday revealed some glaring injustices. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads AL first base voting with a .737 OPS, and Mookie Betts is second in the NL shortstop race with a .644 OPS after ruining Yoshinobu Yamamoto's perfect game.

There are several instances of deserving players being snubbed, but the Tigers' woes are particularly concerning. Two of their players are on pace to miss the All-Star cut, and three others are lagging behind. Tigers fans are no strangers to disappointment, but this year's team has shown promise.

Riley Greene, Kevin McGonigle, and Dillon Dingler are the Tigers' top contenders for an All-Star spot. If voting continues at the current pace, Greene should make it to the second round. However, McGonigle and Dingler are stuck behind less deserving players, such as Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk.

Giménez is hitting .222 with a .620 OPS this season, while Kirk is still recovering from an injury and playing in only seven games. In contrast, McGonigle has a .282/.811 slash line and 3.8 bWAR, making him one of the most valuable position players in the league.

Dingler's bat is also crucial to the Tigers' lineup, and his .258/.868 stats with 16 home runs make him a strong candidate for an All-Star spot. Unfortunately, the voting system seems to be prioritizing popularity over performance.

The Blue Jays' fanbase is overwhelming the AL voting, likely due to their country-wide support and World Series aspirations. However, this has resulted in several undeserving players making the cut.

Tigers fans still have time to make their voices heard. Phase 1 of voting closes on June 25 at 12 PM EST, and they can vote five times a day. Let's get it done.

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