Smith, 27, who has never been chosen an All-Star, was slashing .244/.350/.411 and ranked fifth among NL catchers in runs (24), RBIs (26) and home runs (seven) through Tuesday.
LOS ANGELES ― Major League Baseball is branding this year’s All-Star Game as a return to Hollywood, where a certain Will Smith has been keeping a low profile ever since the Academy Awards.
“I’m going to start with Will Smith,” Roberts said. “I’ve been pounding the table on Will Smith for a couple years now. I think he’s the best catcher in all of baseball. One of the most underrated players in the game. For five Dodgers to appear in the game, Roberts will need some help. MLB requires the game to feature at least one representative of all 30 teams. That includes any players who might be injured and unable to play on July 19.
Once fan balloting ends on July 8, players will be given a ballot to choose five starting pitchers, three relievers, and one position player. MLB itself chooses the final four pitchers and two position players, in addition to all injury replacements. Managers no longer have a say in the selection process.
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