It's official! Jesus Aguilar headed to MLB All-Star Game
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's official! Milwaukee Brewers confirms that Jesus Aguilar is now an All-Star after winning the Camping World All-Star Final Vote.
Aguilar drew 20.2 million votes en route to securing his first Midsummer Classic selection. His vote total marked the second-highest total ever in a Final Vote, behind only Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Brewers confirmed.
.@JAguilarMKE received the good news from Manager Craig Counsell in a special pregame meeting with his teammates: pic.twitter.com/ZpahPKU5ol
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 12, 2018
“I want to give my sincerest thank you to every single fan that helped me become an All-Star,” said Aguilar. “The support I received has been incredible. I feel like a winner, and I would not have been able to do it without my teammates, the front office and most importantly the fans. Thank you again.”
Aguilar will also participate in the Home Run Derby as the #1 seed.
Earlier Wednesday, the Brewers helped get out the vote with a “Sinful Breakfast” at Miller Park.
This is the third time that the Brewers have won the Final Vote.