SP Max Fried, NYY
SP Kevin Gausman, TOR
SP Emerson Hancock, SEA
SP Nick Martinez, TB
SP Parker Messick, CLE
SP Cam Schlittler, NYY
SP José Soriano, LAA
SP Ranger Suárez, BOS
SP Gavin Williams, CLE
RP Aroldis Chapman, BOS
RP Rico Garcia, BAL
RP Louis Varland, TOR
-If the Midsummer Classic were played tomorrow, José Soriano would almost certainly be the AL’s starting pitcher. The 27-year-old has been one of baseball’s biggest breakout stars this season, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 42.2 innings while allowing a .164 opponents’ batting average.
-Emerson Hancock (7 GS, 2.59 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 46 K, 41.2 IP) and Rico Garcia (16 G, 6 HLD, 0.61 ERA, 0.34 WHIP, 9.8 K/9) are the only picks for their respective teams, but they are worthy of All-Star recognition even outside of the one-per-team rule.
-The Yankees have the best starting pitching ERA in baseball with a 2.74 mark, and the one-two punch of Cam Schlittler (7 GS, 1.51 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 49 K, 41.2 IP) and Max Fried (8 GS, 2.39 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 43 K, 52.2 IP) has led the charge. After the rotation looked like a potential weakness entering the year with so many notable injuries, it has turned out to be their biggest strength.