Sluggers Albert Puhols of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers will play in the 2022 All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday.
Pujols, Cabrera and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron are the only players in MLB history to record 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and 600 doubles.
“I am delighted that Albert Puholz and Miguel Cabrera have agreed to participate in the All-Star Game,” Manfred said in a statement. “Albert and Miguel are two of the most complete players of their generation. They also represent the baseball traditions of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela with excellence over the past two decades. Albert and Miguel are two all-time greats whose achievements warrant this special recognition.”
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It is the 11th All-Star selection for Pujols, who is in his 22nd MLB season. The 42-year-old ranks fifth in MLB history with 683 home runs and ninth with 3,326 career hits.
“If there’s one game where fans can celebrate history and longevity, it’s the All-Star Game,” said Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa, who was Pujols’ manager in St. Louis for seven years. “Kind of [being selected to participate in the All-Star Game]I’m all for it.”
Cabrera, 39, reached 3,000 career hits earlier this season. He will appear in his 12th All-Star Game.
The All-Star Game will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 19.
The 2022 MLB All-Star Selection Show will air Friday night at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
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