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Former Missouri State star Luke Voit leading American League first basemen in All-Star votes

Former Missouri State star Luke Voit made a name for himself in Springfield and is doing the same in New York as a member of the Yankees.

And apparently, it's catching on among baseball fans everywhere.

Voit is the leading vote-getter for the 2019 All-Star game for all first basemen in the American League according to a release by the MLB on Monday.

More: Former Missouri State slugger Luke Voit is on a tear with the New York Yankees

The new voting format for MLB All-Star Game created a primary round that continues through the afternoon of June 21.