Rob Manfred's inclusion of Jacob Misiorowski in the All-Star Game has sparked debate due to his limited experience, having pitched in only five games. Manfred justified the decision based on the excitement Misiorowski generates and the fan interest in seeing him compete, despite acknowledging that such a short tenure shouldn't become the norm. Misiorowski has impressed with a 4-1 record, 2.81 ERA, and 33 strikeouts in his debut season. The rookie was surprised by the selection and is not offended by any criticism, emphasizing the incredible nature of his rapid rise in baseball.
Rob Manfred defended the decision to include Jacob Misiorowski in the All-Star Game by stating, "He's a very, very good pitcher on a very, very good run right now." He acknowledged the questions about Misiorowski's limited experience, saying, "Do I understand five starts is short? Yeah, I do. And do I want to make that the norm? No, I don't." Manfred emphasized that the inclusion was driven by creating excitement and fan interest in the game.
Misiorowski expressed his surprise at being selected for the All-Star Game, stating, "The last five weeks have been insane. I thought the All-Star break would just be a break—for my sake really. I was surprised I was even here." His performance has garnered attention, but he remained humble and acknowledged the mixed reactions.
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