White Sox's Shane Smith makes American League All-Star team

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White Sox rookie pitcher Shane Smith has been selected to the American League All-Star team, a remarkable achievement for the Rule 5 Draft pick. Smith, a 25-year-old right-hander, is the first rookie pitcher in White Sox history to make the All-Star team. He has a 4.20 ERA this season, and was selected after impressing with his fastball and slider. Smith was acquired in the Rule 5 Draft and has quickly become a key player for the White Sox. He is only the second player to make an All-Star team the year after being selected in the Rule 5 Draft.


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