All-Star Game - 2001 Seattle

2001-Jul-10  Safeco Field - Seattle Wa

National League 1 – 4 American League

MVP: Cal Ripken Jr

Ceremonial first pitch: Luis Aparicio, Orlando Cepeda, Ferguson Jenkins, Juan Marichal and Tony Pérez

Before the start of the first inning, Alex Rodriguez voluntarily elected to switch to third base to allow Cal Ripken Jr. (elected as a third baseman to start the game) to play at the shortstop position one final time at the All-Star Game, which the crowd gave a standing ovation. The move allowed Ripken to set the record for most MLB All-Star appearances at shortstop (15)

The American League squad for the game featured eight players from the Seattle Mariners