Phillies Upset by Jacob Misiorowski's Selection to All-Star Game over Cristopher Sánchez: 'What a Joke'
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 13 – Misiorowski set a record with only five starts before All-Star selection, sparking criticism from Phillies players who believe teammates Sánchez and Suárez were more deserving.
- Jacob Misiorowski was selected as an All-Star replacement after only five starts, breaking the 2024 record for fewest games played before selection, which caused controversy among players.
- Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez were overlooked despite strong performances this season, with Sánchez holding a 2.59 ERA over 107 2/3 innings.
- Phillies players expressed frustration over Misiorowski's selection, suggesting it favors marketable players rather than the best performers.
- While Misiorowski's stats are solid, many feel that his limited innings do not warrant All-Star status over Sánchez and Suárez.
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Jacob Misiorowski Added to All-Star Roster After 5 Starts, Breaks Skenes' MLB Record
Milwaukee Brewers rookie starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been added to the National League All-Star team, setting the record for fewest games played (five) before a first All-Star Game selection.

Phillies players rip decision to put Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski in All-Star Game
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The selection of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the MLB All-Star Game after only five career starts drew immense backlash from some players in the league. Philadelphia Phillies defended their own as they began to learn that Misiorowski was given the nod over players like Trea Turner, Ranger Suárez and Cristopher Sánchez. “What a joke. That’s f— terrible. I mean, that’s terrible, dude,” …
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Major League Baseball Has An All-Star Problem
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