Shane Smith, a minor-league pitcher formerly with the Milwaukee Brewers, has made the American League All-Star team after being selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft. At 25 years old, he posted a 2.05 ERA over his first nine big-league starts. He is the second player to become an All-Star in his first season with a new team after being a Rule 5 pick. However, after a strong start, Smith's performance has declined, raising his ERA to 4.20, and the White Sox have struggled, needing an All-Star player for representation.
Shane Smith, selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft, has made the American League All-Star team in his first season, posting a 2.05 ERA over nine starts.
Despite his initial success, Smith has struggled recently, allowing 21 earned runs over his last four starts, raising his ERA to 4.20, but still ranks high among AL rookie starters.
Smith is the second player ever to go from Rule 5 pick to All-Star in his first season with a new organization, a feat last achieved by Dan Uggla in 2006.
The White Sox have been struggling overall, as evident by their record of 4-13 in Smith's 17 starts, and needed an All-Star representative which facilitated Smith's selection.
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