​The Midsummer Classic is almost here.The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set to descend on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, July 14, to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The game is set to air at 8 p.m. on FOX.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUSA TODAY Sports wanted to dig a little deeper. Where did it all start for the All-Star Game starters?Here’s a look at the starting lineup for the National League All-Stars, and where they went to high school:Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.High School: Middletown (OH)Highlights: Schwarber gets to lead things off for the NL in his home ballpark. During his four years at Middletown High School, he hit .408 with 18 home runs and 103 RBI, committing to Indiana and playing for the Hoosiers. After hitting .348 as a junior, Schwarber was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNew York Mets outfielder Juan Soto reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. High School: NoneHighlights: Soto was not a high schooler in the Dominican Republic, signing with the Washington Nationals as an international free agent in 2015. Naturally right-handed, Soto’s father was influential in him making the switch to throw and hit left-handed. In the bigs, Soto has become a five-time All-Star, a four-time All-MLB First Team selection, and a World Series champion in 2019 with the Nats.Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Alex Call (12) dumps a cooler of ice water on first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a walk-off home run Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.High School: El Modena (CA)Highlights: Freeman is set to become a Hall of Famer, which can be attributed in part to where things started for him in high school. At El Modena, Freeman was a third basemen and a pitcher, earning the Orange County Register Player of the Year award in 2007. During his senior year, Freeman hit .417 and pitched to a 6-1 record on the mound. After the Atlanta Braves picked Freeman with the 78th overall selection in the 2007 MLB Draft, he signed and forwent his commitment to Cal State Fullerton.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAug 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) celebrates after hitting a single during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesHigh School: Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA)Highlights: Abrams put together an impressive career at Blessed Trinity, hitting .431 with three home runs and 27 RBI to earn Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year honors in the Peach State. He also was a part of Team USA’s U-18 team during their run in the Pan-American C