Shane Smith, a 25-year-old pitcher for the White Sox and Rule 5 draft pick, reflected on his unexpected journey to the All-Star Game. Making the Opening Day roster was a significant achievement, but becoming an All-Star so quickly is rare. Although he has struggled recently, with a combined ERA of 7.28 for June and July, he remains eager to pitch in the game. Smith expressed a desire to have a teammate join him, noting the solitude of being there alone.
Smith, 25, came to the Sox via the Rule 5 draft last December. Simply making the Opening Day roster was a significant victory.
Things change over time, and what you do with that change is what happens. You've just got to keep at it every day.
The right-hander hasn't been very ready to go lately. His combined ERA for June and July is 7.28.
It would’ve been nice to have somebody else. Being here alone is a little different.
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