Shane Smith, a Rule 5 Draft pick and rookie pitcher for the White Sox, distinguished himself by striking out notable players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. He was named to the MLB All-Star Game, making history as the first rookie pitcher from the White Sox and the first Rule 5 pitcher to earn an All-Star selection. Despite a tough outing on Sunday, Smith's early season performance with an initially low ERA garnered recognition. Manager Will Venable expressed pride in Smith's journey, noting the extraordinary nature of his rapid rise to stardom.
Shane Smith struck out Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith in a spring training game, impressing White Sox manager Will Venable with his 98-mph fastball.
Smith, at 25, was named to the MLB All-Star Game, becoming the first rookie pitcher from the White Sox and the first Rule 5 pitcher in history to make the All-Star team.
Despite a recent string of poor outings, Smith remains the White Sox representative for the All-Star game, showcasing an impressive performance early in the season.
Manager Will Venable praised Smith's journey from trying to make the team in spring training to achieving All-Star status as an amazing story of perseverance.
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