🚀 Once the ‘Backup of Backups’ Andy Pages Is Now an All Star

From Forgotten Prospect to Firestarter in the NL – The Dodgers’ Dark Horse Has Officially Arrived

The Underdog No One Saw Coming

A year ago, Andy Pages was a name you’d only hear during Spring Training lineups or the final minutes of a minor league recap.
Now?
He’s an official 2025 MLB All-Star, and one of the most talked-about breakout stars of the season.

Nicknamed by fans as the “backup of backups,” Pages began the season buried in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ deep bench, often seen carrying more gear than at-bats. But with injuries, slumps, and sheer determination, Pages not only seized his opportunity — he owned it.

A Hot Bat That Refused To Cool Off

After being called up mid-April, the 23-year-old Cuban outfielder made headlines with a 12-game hitting streak, delivering clutch hits and showcasing serious power. Since then, he’s posted:

• .293 AVG | 17 HR | 54 RBI
• .920 OPS — highest among NL rookies
• 5 OF assists — proving he’s just as lethal in the field

His two-homer night against the Giants in June?
That’s when the “All-Star buzz” turned into All-Star votes.

Fans and Teammates Rally Behind Him

Veteran teammates couldn’t hide their pride.
Mookie Betts said it best:

“This kid waited for everyone else to get their shot. Then he took his — and ran with it like he’s been here for years.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added:

“Andy reminds you why you never give up on talent. He didn’t ask for the spotlight. He earned it.”

From Triple-A Afterthought to National League Darling

Coming into 2025, Pages was ranked #11 in the Dodgers’ system. Despite his raw potential, many scouts questioned whether he’d ever crack the big-league roster full-time.

Now, he’s not only in the majors — he’s headed to Arlington to represent the National League among baseball’s biggest stars.

Pages on His All-Star Nod: “It Still Feels Unreal”

In a heartfelt interview after the announcement, Pages got emotional:

“A year ago, I was hoping to be on a taxi squad. Now I’m in the All-Star Game. I don’t even know what to say. I just thank God, my family, and the fans who believed.”

He also made sure to thank the Dodgers’ minor league staff who “never gave up on the kid swinging in the cages after midnight.”

Final Word

Andy Pages’ story is more than just a stat line or a Cinderella season.
It’s a reminder that baseball still has magic, that grit matters, and that the backup of backups can become the face of a franchise — if you give him a shot.

💬 From benchwarmer to bomber. From Fresno to the front page.
Andy Pages didn’t just make the All-Star Game…
He made it mean something again.