Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been added to the National League All-Star team, eliciting mixed responses across Major League Baseball. Some players and fans expressed frustration about Misiorowski's selection, citing players with superior performance. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts views the selection positively for its entertainment value. Misiorowski, with a record of 4-1 and a 2.81 ERA, gained attention by throwing a 100.5 mph fastball in his debut. Brewers manager Pat Murphy acknowledges the controversy but emphasizes that the decision reflects fans' desires to see new talent.
Roberts made it clear that he had no voice in selecting Misiorowski but sees the move as a positive, given the entertainment value of the Midsummer Classic.
People want to see Miz pitch. He's the new shiny toy in the league.
This wasn't a fly by night decision. This is something they thought through.
Fans embraced Fidrych and his eccentricities because he had the stuff on the mound to back it up.
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