Shane Smith, a pitcher selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft, has made the American League All-Star team in his debut season. At 25 years old, Smith posted a 2.05 ERA over nine initial starts but has struggled recently, allowing 21 earned runs in his last four starts, pushing his ERA to 4.20. Despite his challenges, he is only the second player to be an All-Star after starting the season as a Rule 5 pick. The White Sox, in need of an All-Star representation, have had a rough season overall.
Shane Smith, selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft, has made the American League All-Star team after an impressive start, with a 2.05 ERA.
Despite initial success, Smith has faced challenges, allowing 21 earned runs in his last four starts, raising his ERA to 4.20.
Smith is the second player ever to go from Rule 5 pick to All-Star in his first season, a feat last achieved by Dan Uggla in 2006.
The White Sox's struggling offense has led to a record of 4-13 in Smith's 17 starts, with the team needing a representative for the All-Star game.
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