NOTE: I rely on some of my colleague Cody Snavely’s earlier analysis in this post. Thanks Cody!
LOS ANGELES — Dodger fans, we’ve witnessed something special over the past two months. Andy Pages, once the longshot to even make the Opening Day roster, has now become an undeniable force in the heart of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup — and it’s time we reward him with what he’s earned: a trip to Atlanta for the 2025 All-Star Game.
Remember Where He Started
In April, the critics were loud. Pages was batting .146. His defense in center field was shaky. Many wondered whether he belonged in the majors, let alone on one of the best teams in baseball. But the Dodgers believed in him. They saw more than the slump. They saw his potential, his work ethic, and his heart.
Now look at him.
Look at What He’s Become
Since April 15th, Andy Pages has turned into one of the best outfielders in the National League. Over that span, he’s hit way north of .325, consistently adding pop to the back half of the Dodgers’ batting order. His current season slash line sits at a dazzling .292/.330/.512, good for a 135 wRC+ — and those aren’t empty stats. Pages ranks:
- 4th among NL outfielders in hits (82)
- 4th in home runs (16)
- 2nd in batting average (.292)
- 3rd in RBI (52)
- 6th in OPS (.842)
He’s not just showing up at the plate. He’s dominating. On the Dodgers this year, only Shohei Ohtani (3.6 WAR) and Will Smith (3.3 WAR) rank above Pages’ 3.0. In fact, his mentor and fellow outfieder Teoscar Hernandez is EIGHTH on the Dodgers in WAR, yet he is second in the entire National League in the voting. I’m not suggesting not voting for Teoscar, but I think even he would tell you of Andy’s worthiness for a nod this season.
A Defensive Revelation
And what about the glove? Once considered a liability, Pages is now one of the best defensive outfielders in all of baseball. He ranks:
- 96th percentile in Outs Above Average
- 97th percentile in Arm Value and Strength
- Top 10 in Defensive Runs Saved (10 DRS)
- Top 10 in Outfield OAA (5 OAA)
He has completely rewritten the narrative — and he’s done it with work, hustle, and humility.
Big Moments. Bigger Maturity.
Pages hasn’t just filled the box score — he’s stepped up when the lights were brightest. In a high-stakes series against the Padres, with tensions boiling over and Shohei Ohtani being plunked in a heated game, Pages responded not with retaliation, but with production: going 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs in a comeback win over San Diego.
And after the game? All class. As we reported earlier, he’s taking all the late-rising All-Star buzz in stride. After a recent game he said, “Obviously it would be a great accomplishment. Being an All-Star is a big thing for any player who wants to be there. But like I always say—if it happens, great. If not, it’s okay too.”
His manager, Dave Roberts, was more effusive in his praise, though realistic about the relatively unknown Pages’ chances to make the team. When asked whether or not his centerfielder was an All-Star, Roberts replied, “he’s playing like it right now. That’s up to the fans, but he’s playing All-Star baseball, yes.”
That’s not just All-Star talent. That’s All-Star mentality.
He’s This Close — But He Needs Us
MLB’s first ballot update has Andy Pages seventh among NL outfielders. He currently trails the sixth place name on the list, Corbin Carroll of the D-backs, by about 50,000 votes. The top six move on to Phase Two. He’s right on the edge. This isn’t about name recognition. It’s about recognizing excellence. You might be able to make that case that he’s not a starter, but I can’t see how you can say he’s not top six. All the stats say exactly the opposite.
So let’s rally behind one of our own. Let’s show baseball that we don’t just buy our stars — we build them here, too.
📣 Go vote. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell every Dodger fan you know.
Go to MLB.com/vote and cast your ballot for Andy Pages.
He’s earned it. Let’s make sure he gets it.
