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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch within the first inning throughout the sport in opposition to the New York Mets at PNC Park on July 5, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made Main League Baseball historical past on Sunday after getting chosen to the 2024 All-Star Sport.
The 22-year-old turned the primary participant to earn an All-Star nod the season after getting drafted first total within the MLB Draft.
Skenes, the highest choose within the draft out of Louisiana State College, has a 5-0 document with a 2.12 earned-run common and 78 strikeouts in 10 begins this season. He began the season within the minor leagues.
In a video posted by the Pirates on X, Skenes stated the All-Star nod was “cool.”
“I’m simply grateful for all you guys,” Skenes stated whereas addressing the group. “For the reason that first day I’ve been right here, I’ve been part of the group. So, I couldn’t have completed it with out you guys.”
His teammates then gave the rookie phenom a loud ovation.
The yr’s All-Star voting included 32 gamers being chosen for the primary time.
The Philadelphia Phillies, who’ve the most effective document within the league, had seven gamers named All-Stars together with pitchers Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suárez, Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm and place gamers Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm.
The Los Angeles Dodgers got here in second with six gamers being named All-Stars. The Cleveland Guardians led the American League with 5 alternatives.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Sport is scheduled for July 16 at Globe Life Discipline in Arlington, Texas.
CNN’s Homero De la Fuente contributed to this report.