After today’s Election Day, the Chicago Cubs will have two very deserving All-Star starters this year: Willson Contreras behind the plate, and Javy Baez at shortstop.
WILLSON!
@WContreras40 has nabbed the starting catcher spot for the NL squad. pic.twitter.com/Czd27WoOqz— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2019
Get ready for some magic.
@javy23baez is the starting NL shortstop. pic.twitter.com/FbvLvQpiio— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2019
Each starting nod is not only deserved, but is something of a milestone for the players:
.@WContreras40 is the 1st @Cubs catcher to start consecutive #AllStar games since Gabby Hartnett (1936-1937). pic.twitter.com/sAerLMPJns
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) June 27, 2019
.@javy23baez becomes the 4th player in @mlb history to start two straight All-Star Games at different positions. #ElMago pic.twitter.com/cyXQihu412
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) June 27, 2019