Whether it is a young player taking the next step forward or a veteran putting it all together for the first time in his career, making the MLB All-Star team for the first time is a huge honor.
Every season, a number of players unexpectedly turn in big first-half performances and earn their place in the Midsummer Classic.
Here is a look at 15 players who are off to hot starts and could turn that into a first-time All-Star selection come July.