Kansas City, MO - Whit Merrifield has been chosen to represent the Kansas City Royals at the 2019 All-Star Game.
The second baseman was named as a reserve for the American League team. The process in naming reserves involves a player's vote and input from the MLB Commissioner's office.
It will be the first All-Star appearance for Merrifield, 30. He is tied for second in the league in hits with 104. His batting average is .299. He has 11 home runs and 11 stolen bases.
Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier was left off the American League sqad despite batting .292 with 13 home runs.
The 2019 All-Star Game on July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.will air on FOX.