shea langeliers all-star 2026

Shea Langeliers earned the 2026 AL All-Star starting spot — and then jammed his thumb blocking a pitch. Here’s what that week teaches every catcher about the position.

Shea Langeliers led the All-Star vote, jammed his thumb, started anyway, and called a 4-0 win on live TV. Three weeks of news, one catcher’s blueprint.

Shea Langeliers leads all catchers in the 2026 MLB All-Star vote — and his barrel rate, wRC+, and hitting approach explain exactly why.