Nine years later, Lynn earned his second All-Star selection during his first season with the Chicago White Sox. He and fellow starting pitcher Carlos Rodón, closer Liam Hendriks and shortstop Tim Anderson are at Coors Field representing the team with the American League’s best winning percentage.
Shohei Ohtani got the well-deserved nod to be the AL’s starting pitcher Tuesday night. The game is, after all, a showcase for Major League Baseball, and no player has created more buzz this season than the Los Angeles Angels two-way star.
“If you’re going off the best pitcher, the most deserving would be Lance,” Rodón said.