A large portion of the fan voting for the All-Star Game is a popularity contest. This shouldn't come as a shock. We all remember Derek Jeter making it during his final season even though his numbers were far below average.
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This approach can sometimes lead to lesser-known players getting snubbed despite excellent numbers. Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt could fall into that category this season. Vogt did rank second at catcher on the first American League balloting update, but he trails the unstoppable Salvador Perez.