Andy Pages selection as the National League’s starting outfielder for the 2026 All-Star Game marks a significant milestone for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cuban outfielder will become only the sixth outfielder in franchise history to start the midseason classic before turning 26, joining an exclusive list that spans from the organization’s days in Brooklyn to the present day and includes names such as Pete Reiser, Yasiel Puig, and Cody Bellinger

The announcement has made a significant impact, cementing the outfielder’s status among Major League Baseball’s top stars in what could be described as his breakout season. His inclusion in this group is no fluke, but rather the result of the analytical and defensive growth that has sustained the California outfield throughout the first half of the regular season.

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The Exclusive Club of Dodgers Hitters in the All-Star Game

Andy Pages’ feat takes on a whole new dimension when you look at the names that came before him under this specific criterion within the organization. According to MLB historical records compiled by researcher Sarah Langs on her X.com social media account, the Cuban player joins the ranks of figures who defined eras at Chávez Ravine and Ebbets Field:

• Cody Bellinger (2019): He achieved this during his Most Valuable Player (MVP) season.
• Joc Pederson (2015): He established himself as a left-handed home run hitter in his rookie year.
• Yasiel Puig (2014): The organization’s most recent Cuban outfielder to burst onto the scene with a huge media and sports impact.
• Tommy Davis (1962–1963): Two-time National League batting champion.
• Pete Reiser (1941–1942): National League batting leader with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Andy Pages' Improvement

Andy Pages’ inclusion in the National League’s starting lineup reflects a remarkable analytical turnaround after he was left out of the event last season.

Official metrics provided by the FanGraphs database reflect this leap in quality in his actual performance:

• Offensive stats: He is batting .269 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs in his first 88 games.
• Contact Optimization: Technical reports from MLB.com confirm that his hard-hit rate jumped exponentially from 37.2% to a solid 46.6% (79th percentile), raising his average exit velocity to 90.2 mph.

Los Angeles Dodgers Tie a Record

Another fact that shouldn’t be overlooked is that Andy Pages will start alongside his teammates Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, and Japan’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This will mark the third time the Los Angeles Dodgers have had four starting players in the All-Star Game, tying a franchise record.This fact was also mentioned by Sarah Langs.

The two previous occasions were in 1980 (Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, Reggie Smith) and in 1974 (Ron Cey, Garvey, Andy Messersmith, Jim Wynn).

This clearly demonstrates the immediate impact Andy Pages can have in taking some of the pressure off stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, proving that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sustained success does not depend solely on deep pockets, but on their ability to polish diamonds from their own farm system. The Cuban will arrive in Philadelphia not as an unexpected guest, but as an indisputable reality of the game.

Who is Andy Pages?

Andy Pages is a Cuban outfielder born in Pinar del Río in 2000. He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent in 2018 and quickly stood out in the minor leagues thanks to his power at the plate.

He made his Major League debut in 2024, winning back-to-back World Series titles (2024–2025). In 2026, he cemented his place among the elite by being selected as a starter for his first MLB All-Star Game.

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