Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages has emerged as a frontrunner in the National League outfield All-Star voting, buoyed largely by his defensive prowess and early-season offensive contributions. When Major League Baseball opened fan balloting on June 3, Pages initially expressed little interest, focusing instead on his day-to-day performance. However, as voting progressed, he quickly gained momentum, leading all National League outfielders with over 800,000 fan votes as of the first update last Monday.

Pages has made several notable defensive plays recently, including a sliding catch on a line drive off Taylor Ward in a 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The previous day, he executed a precise throw to nab Ward at second base after a single, and the crowd at Dodger Stadium responded enthusiastically when Pages made another running catch to prevent a hit in shallow left-center field.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Pages’ defensive impact and overall growth. “He’s going to be in that Gold Glove conversation,” Roberts said, noting the outfielder’s engagement on every pitch and balanced approach at the plate. “He’s a complete player, he really is.”

Fan voting through Thursday will determine the six starting outfielders for the All-Star Game in each league. Positions beyond the starters—pitchers and reserves—are selected via a player ballot that includes peers, coaches, and managers, as well as commissioner appointments. Pages is among four Dodgers leading their respective position groups, alongside first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy, and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who tops overall balloting with more than 1.1 million votes. Meanwhile, catcher Will Smith and shortstop Mookie Betts occupy second place in their categories, and outfielder Teoscar Hernández ranks fifth among National League outfielders.

Pages, 22, is aiming for his first All-Star selection after coming close last year, when competition among outfielders was particularly fierce. In 2023, he finished with strong defensive metrics, ranking second in fWAR among National League center fielders, and posted solid offensive numbers but ultimately was not named to the squad. His current campaign has shown marked improvement, with a top-five fWAR (5.1) among NL outfielders and a slugging percentage near .485 entering Sunday’s games.

Hitting coach Aaron Bates highlighted Pages’ consistency and year-long performance as key reasons he deserves All-Star recognition. “It’s not just a good two or three weeks,” Bates said. “I definitely feel like he’s an All-Star.”

Pages attributes his progression to adjustments in his preparation and a focused work ethic that emphasizes controllable factors rather than external variables like fan votes. “The work ethic, obviously, those changes and how I prepare for the games has changed a lot,” he said. “I just focus on getting ready and prepared and do the best I can that day.”

Roberts echoed the sentiment, noting the outfielder’s humility and dedication. “He’s not a self-promoter at all. He just wants to play baseball,” Roberts said. “For the fans to recognize that... they’re getting it right, as far as the person, the talent, the performance.”

With Roberts slated to manage the National League team at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, the Dodgers manager expressed enthusiasm about potentially having Pages join the roster. “That’d be fun. That’ll be fun to have him in Philly with me,” he said.