The MLB All-Star Game is a yearly professional baseball event that showcases top American League (AL) and National League (NL) players. The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will be held on July 16th, 2024.
Between 1959 and 1962, two All-Star Games were played each season to increase pension funds for MLB players as well as other charitable causes before traditionalizing one All-Star Game per year.
Longest Home Run in MLB All-Star
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history during the 2021 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field by hitting the longest home run in the history of the MLB All-Star Game. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir launched a 468-foot shot over the left-field fence, setting a new record. His shot also contributed to the American League's 5-2 victory, earning him the MVP award for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.
Mike Zunino, who has only been an All-Star once in his career in 2021, also made an impact during the same game by hitting a 433-foot home run off a fastball from Taijuan Walker with an exit velocity of 106.6 mph.
J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds out the top three longest home runs of the game with a shot into the bullpen in center field against the American League team, during the 2021 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field.
Overall, the 2021 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado featured the three longest home runs in the history of the event, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Mike Zunino, and J.T. Realmuto hitting the top-3 longest home runs in an MLB All-Star Game.
Longest home run record, as of 2023 MLB All-Star game:
| Player Name | Home Run Distance | Year |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 468 feet | 2021 |
| Mike Zunino | 433 feet | 2021 |
| J. T. Realmuto | 430 feet | 2021 |
| Kris Bryant | 410 feet | 2016 |
| Joey Votto | 409 feet | 2018 |
Highest Scoring Game in MLB All-Star
The 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the 69th edition of the midsummer classic, holds the record for the highest-scoring game in the history of the MLB All-Star Game. Played on July 7, 1998, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, this game saw the American League emerge victorious with a score of 13-8 over the National League. The total combined score of both teams in this game reached 21, making it a historic moment in the MLB All-Star Game history.
FAQ's On MLB All-Star
A. Willie Mays, Steve Garvey, Gary Carter, and Cal Ripken Jr. are tied for the most MLB All-Star Game MVP awards, each winning twice.
A. Don Drysdale holds the record for the most strikeouts in MLB All-Star Game history with 19 strikeouts as of July 2024.
A. The longest MLB All-Star Game ever played was in 2008, lasting 15 innings (4 hours and 50 minutes). The American League won 4-3.
A. As of 2023, the American League has the most wins in MLB All-Star Game history with 47 victories.
A. The largest margin of victory in an MLB All-Star Game is 12 runs, achieved by the American League in a 12-0 win in 1946.
