Texas Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence has been named to the 2019 MLB All-Star game lineup.
Pence is a North Texan who played at Arlington High School and also the University of Texas at Arlington.
The game will be played Tuesday, July 9 in Cleveland.
Rangers Outfielder Joey Gallo was also on the ballot, that fans were allowed to vote on, but was beat out by Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Rangers pitcher Mike Minor is expected to make the team as well, but fans don’t vote on pitchers.
Pitchers and reserves for the All-Star Game will be announced Sunday at 4:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
You can see the full list of starters below:
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American League
Catcher -- Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees
First Baseman -- Carlos Santana, Cleveland Indians
Second Baseman -- DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees
Shortstop -- Jorge Polanco, Minnesota Twins
Third Baseman -- Alex Bregman, Houston Astros
Designated Hitter -- Hunter Pence, Texas Rangers
Outfield -- Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Outfield -- George Springer, Houston Astros
Outfield -- Michael Brantley, Houston Astros
National League
Catcher -- Wilson Contreras, Chicago Cubs
First Baseman -- Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves
Second Baseman -- Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
Shortstop -- Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs
Third Baseman -- Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies
Outfield -- Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers
Outfield -- Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers
Outfield -- Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves
