Freeman one of 3 Braves on ALL-MLB first team

National League MVP Freddie Freeman and Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer headline this year’s ALL-MLB first team.

The squad of nine hitters and seven pitchers announced Wednesday night on MLB Network is made up of players from both leagues and based on voting from fans and a panel of baseball experts.

Freeman edges out American League MVP Jose Abreu for the spot at first base.

He is joined in the infield by catcher Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals, second baseman DJ Lemahieu of the New York Yankees and a pair of San Diego Padres — shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and third baseman Manny Machado.

The outfield consists of Mookie Betts of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels and NL batting champ Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals. The designated hitter is Marcell Ozuna of the Braves.

Joining Bieber and Bauer on the pitching staff are starters Yu Darvish of the Chicago Cubs, Max Fried of the Braves and Jacob degrom of the New York Mets, plus relievers Liam Hendriks of the Oakland A’s and Nick Anderson of the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays.

Fans were allowed to vote for their choices in early November, with their selections counting for 50%. The other 50% came from a panel of media members, broadcasters, former players and other officials.

The Braves lead all MLB clubs with three first-team selections (Freeman, Ozuna, Fried), while Lemahieu, Trout and degrom earn first-team honors for the second consecutive season.

Abreu led the second team, which also features a pair of Dodgers — shortstop Corey Seager and pitcher Clayton Kershaw — and two members of the Minnesota Twins — DH Nelson Cruz and pitcher Kenta Maeda.

FIRST TEAM

C: Salvador Perez, Royals

1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves

2B: DJ Lemahieu, Yankees*

SS: Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres

3B: Manny Machado, Padres

OF: Mookie Betts, Dodgers

OF: Mike Trout, Angels

OF: Juan Soto, Nationals

DH: Marcell Ozuna, Braves*

SP: Shane Bieber, Indians

SP: Trevor Bauer, Reds*

SP: Yu Darvish, Cubs

SP: Max Fried, Braves

SP: Jacob degrom, Mets

RP: Liam Hendriks, A’s*

RP: Nick Anderson, Rays

SECOND TEAM

C: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies

1B: Jose Abreu, White Sox

2B: Brandon Lowe, Rays

SS: Corey Seager, Dodgers

3B: Jose Ramirez, Indians

OF: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves

OF: Michael Conforto, Mets

OF: Mike Yastrzemski, Giants

DH: Nelson Cruz, Twins*

SP: Gerrit Cole, Yankees

SP: Dinelson Lamet, Padres

SP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers

SP: Kenta Maeda, Twins

SP: Huyn-jin Ryu, Blue Jays

RP: Brad Hand, Indians*

RP: Devin Williams, Brewers

*-free agent, listed with previous team

TIM HEITMAN/USA TODAY SPORTS Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) runs on a double against the Dodgers during Game 5 of the 2020 NLCS.