I know this is “old man yelling at clouds,” but it still annoys me that the honor of starting an All Star Game often goes to less deserving players because they have name recognition or play for big market teams.
Case in point: Jonathan Aranda.
If this were based on merit, he’d be the American League’s starting first baseman.
He’s had a standout first half across many baseball metrics.
Quality of contact
Aranda’s been great, and it’s not just luck. All his expected numbers indicate he has earned this success. The Mexican-born player has hit .