Overview

• Shane Smith earned the American League’s sole White Sox nomination for the July 15 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
• He became the first pitcher in MLB history chosen via the Rule 5 Draft to crack an All-Star roster.
• Smith is the White Sox’s first rookie pitcher All-Star and the club’s first rookie representative since José Abreu in 2014.
• His early 2.37 ERA through 13 starts rose to 4.20 after allowing five runs in his latest outing and struggling over a four-game stretch.
• His journey from undrafted Wake Forest graduate to a Rule 5 pick highlights the draft’s role in elevating overlooked talent to the majors.