The complete rosters for the MLB’s All-Star Game were revealed Sunday afternoon, shortly after the starters were announced. Joining the National League team from the Pirates are outfielder Bryan Reynolds and rookie pitcher Paul Skenes.
This marks Reynolds’ second All-Star appearance. After an almost flawless June, he was a contender for player of the month. Although he didn’t win that title, Reynolds has been exceptional at the plate, ranking second in home runs, second in OPS, and third in batting average among NL outfielders as of Sunday. His impressive 25-game hitting streak significantly boosted these stats, especially following a shaky start to the season. Reynolds is now hitting his stride and aims to continue his strong performance.
Our 2024 All-Stars! 👏
Bryan Reynolds and Paul Skenes are heading to the All-Star Game! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/uGEyBTsiTl
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 7, 2024
For the rookie Skenes, this is uncharted territory, particularly after beginning the season with Triple-A Indianapolis. He is the first Pirates rookie to be named to the All-Star game and the first since Tony Womack in 1997. Skenes boasts a 5-0 record with a 2.12 ERA and 78 strikeouts, demonstrating why he is considered one of the top pitching prospects. Just a year after being drafted from LSU, Skenes’ promising career appears to be just beginning.