It marked the first time in Final Vote history that two players who started the previous year's All-Star Game (Xander Bogaerts and Bryant) finished runner-up in the voting, and it also extended the streak of no middle infielder ever winning a Final Vote.
On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CT, tune in to the 2017 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard live on FOX, and during the game visit MLB.com to submit your choice for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevrolet via the 2017 MLB All-Star Game MVP Vote. The 88th All-Star Game, in Miami, will be televised nationally by FOX, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, and worldwide by partners in more than 160 countries via MLB International's independent feed.