Following the conclusion of Phase 1 of the 2026 KONAMI eBaseball MLB All-Star Ballot, the league officially announced that Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm, second baseman Bryson Stott, and outfielder Brandon Marsh have all advanced to Phase 2 of voting. Backed by an aggressive, relentless surge from the Phillies fan base, the trio has secured finalist spots at their respective positions, positioning Philadelphia to potentially dominate the National League’s starting lineup.

With the 2026 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard scheduled to take place right in their backyard at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, the stakes have never been higher for the local fans. The city has responded by turning the daily voting windows into an absolute red wave, rewarding their young core for spearheading an incredible 44-36 turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The Core Three Take Center Stage

The final tally of Phase 1 showcased just how powerful the Philadelphia fan base can be when mobilized.

At third base, Alec Bohm comfortably advanced as a finalist after racking up an impressive 804,309 votes. Bohm, who earned an All-Star nod in 2024, faces a monumental task in Phase 2 as he goes head-to-head against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy, who led all National League third basemen. While analytical circles have debated Bohm’s defensive metrics and modern value, the traditional fan vote has spoken loudly: Bohm remains a beloved staple of the Phillies’ lineup, and playing in front of his home crowd provides plenty of extra motivation.

Meanwhile, Bryson Stott put together a massive push at second base, collecting 801,006 votes to advance alongside the Atlanta Braves’ veteran star Ozzie Albies. Stott is chasing his very first career trip to the All-Star Game. If he manages to pull off the upset in the final phase, he would become only the third second baseman in franchise history to win a fan election, joining the legendary Chase Utley (2006-10, 2014) and Mariano Duncan (1994).

In the outfield, Brandon Marsh proved to be one of the biggest stories of the ballot. Marsh surged to second place among all National League outfielders with an astounding 1,256,874 votes, finishing behind only Andy Pages of the Dodgers and ahead of reigning superstars like the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Marsh is bidding for his first career All-Star selection, aiming to become the first Phillies outfielder to draw a starting assignment since Raul Ibañez back in 2009.

Resets and Head-to-Head Showdowns

While advancing past Phase 1 is a massive achievement, the real battle begins on Monday, June 29, when Phase 2 officially opens.

Under MLB’s voting structure, all vote totals from the first round are completely wiped clean. The finalists will start from zero in a high-stakes, head-to-head sprint that concludes at noon ET on Thursday, July 2. Fans will be limited to voting just once per 24-hour period across MLB platforms, shifting the strategy from raw volume to daily consistency.

The head-to-head nature of Phase 2 sets up a classic, bitter NL East rivalry. Stott will square off directly against Atlanta’s Ozzie Albies, while Marsh will battle in a six-man outfield pool featuring regional rivals from both the Braves and the New York Mets’ Juan Soto.

Home Field Advantage

The massive voter turnout is directly tied to the unique privilege of hosting the game. Having the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia means everything to a fan base that has transformed Citizens Bank Park into one of the most hostile environments in sports over the last few seasons.

“You can feel the energy in the city right now,” Mattingly said earlier this week. “The fans want to see their guys out on that field on July 14. What they did in Phase 1 is incredible, but we need one more big push to lock these guys into those starting spots.”

The trio won’t be alone in representing Philadelphia. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also advanced as a finalist behind Shohei Ohtani, and ace Cristopher Sánchez (9-3, 1.80 ERA) is widely considered a lock for the pitching staff. However, the advancement of Bohm, Stott, and Marsh represents the graduation of the team’s homegrown and young acquired core into bonafide, fan-favorite stars.

Phase 2 voting will be available exclusively online via mobile devices at MLB.com/vote, club websites, and the MLB App. If the final week of June is any indication, the Philadelphia faithful are prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure the National League lineup has a distinct red pinstripe flavor.