Jared Walsh named as All-Star reserve

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani won’t be the only Angels being honored at the All-Star Game this summer. Jared Walsh was announced as an American League reserve on Sunday.

All I can say is, well deserved.

Walsh, a former 39th round pick, has been excellent for the Angels in 2021. Entering Sunday’s game, Walsh was posting a slash of .284/.345/.564/.909. He has 20 home runs and 60 RBI along with 21 doubles. Forget being one of the best hitters on the Angels... he’s been one of the best hitters in all of the American League.

This breakout season doesn’t come as a surprise, as he really jumped onto the scene to end the 2020 campaign. After an incredible month of…