# Ernie Clement Surges to AL All-Star Lead

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Podcast: [Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-blue-jays-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456600)
Published: 2026-06-22T20:37:35+00:00
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## Resource

Ernie Clement, Toronto’s quiet second baseman, is blowing past expectations—leading the entire American League in All-Star votes with over 2 million as of June 22, outpacing every other contender. Not a household name before this season, he’s turned heads with consistent play (.292/.751 OPS), postseason heroics, and pure hustle. With a potential automatic All-Star spot if he holds the lead through June 25, Clement’s rise is a fan-fueled reminder that greatness doesn’t always shout—it sometimes just shows up and earns its place. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18659e4b2d7891f0

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