Baseball fans eagerly await the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, where Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the National League’s designated hitter. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar headlines a star-studded lineup announced Monday by NL manager Dave Roberts.
National League’s Power-Packed Batting Order
The NL lineup showcases baseball’s brightest stars, with Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting second behind Ohtani. The complete batting order features:
| Position | Player | Team | Batting Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH | Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers | 1 |
| LF | Ronald Acuña Jr. | Braves | 2 |
| 2B | Ketel Marte | Diamondbacks | 3 |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman | Dodgers | 4 |
American League’s Formidable Lineup
The American League counters with Detroit’s Gleyber Torres leading off, followed by a powerful middle order featuring Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Pitching Matchup Highlights
Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes makes his second consecutive All-Star start for the NL, while Detroit’s Tarik Skubal earns his first starting nod for the AL. Both pitchers dominate Statcast velocity leaderboards, with Skenes averaging 98.2 mph on his four-seamer and Skubal at 97.6 mph.
“These two guys represent the future of our game,” Roberts commented. “They’re incredibly talented players that fans love to watch.”
Skenes, the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year, boasts a MLB-best 2.01 ERA despite a 4-8 record for the struggling Pirates. Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, sports a 10-3 record with a 2.23 ERA for Detroit.
Ohtani makes history with his fifth consecutive All-Star appearance, having previously led off for both leagues during his remarkable career. The two-way phenom continues rewriting baseball’s record books while anchoring the NL’s offensive attack.
