The story below is a collaboration between writers from MLB.com and Yahoo Sports, who are joining forces this season to cover topics from around baseball.
Phase 2 of 2024 All-Star Game balloting got underway Sunday, with fans able to vote among the finalists at each position until the ballot closes on Wednesday.
But even once the starters are set, there will be much work to do to fill out the rosters — pitchers and backup position players — for the July 16 Midsummer Classic at the Rangers’ Globe Life Field. Some of those picks are obvious, but if you look beyond the biggest names and gaudiest stats, there are some excellent All-Star candidates who might not be as well known to a lot of baseball fans.