Shohei Ohtani has been selected as a starter for the National League at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, representing the Los Angeles Dodgers as a designated hitter.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game for the first time since 1980. Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani were announced as starters.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home of the season on Tuesday night as the Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1. With the blast, he continues to chase his own record in baseball history, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com: