š Once the āBackup of Backupsā Andy Pages Is Now an All Star
From Forgotten Prospect to Firestarter in the NL ā The Dodgersā Dark Horse Has Officially Arrived
The Underdog No One Saw Coming
A year ago, Andy Pages was a name youād only hear during Spring Training lineups or the final minutes of a minor league recap.
Now?
Heās 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 Dodgersā deep bench, often seen carrying more gear than at-bats. But with injuries, slumps, and sheer determination, Pages not only seized his opportunity ā 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, heās posted:
- .293 AVG | 17 HR | 54 RBI
- .920 OPS ā highest among NL rookies
- 5 OF assists ā proving heās just as lethal in the field
His two-homer night against the Giants in June?
Thatās when the āAll-Star buzzā turned into All-Star votes.
Fans and Teammates Rally Behind Him
Veteran teammates couldnāt hide their pride.
Mookie Betts said it best:
āThis kid waited for everyone else to get their shot. Then he took his ā and ran with it like heās been here for years.ā
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added:
āAndy reminds you why you never give up on talent. He didnāt ask for the spotlight. He earned it.ā

From Triple-A Afterthought to National League Darling
Coming into 2025, Pages was ranked #11 in the Dodgersā system. Despite his raw potential, many scouts questioned whether heād ever crack the big-league roster full-time.
Now, heās not only in the majors ā heās headed to Arlington to represent the National League among baseballās biggest stars.
Pages on His All-Star Nod: āIt Still Feels Unrealā
In a heartfelt interview after the announcement, Pages got emotional:
āA year ago, I was hoping to be on a taxi squad. Now Iām in the All-Star Game. I donāt even know what to say. I just thank God, my family, and the fans who believed.ā
He also made sure to thank the Dodgersā minor league staff who ānever gave up on the kid swinging in the cages after midnight.ā

Final Word
Andy Pagesā story is more than just a stat line or a Cinderella season.
Itās a reminder that baseball still has magic, that grit matters, and that the backup of backups can become the face of a franchise ā if you give him a shot.
š¬ From benchwarmer to bomber. From Fresno to the front page.
Andy Pages didnāt just make the All-Star Gameā¦
He made it mean something again.