Shockingly, only 2 Phillies selected as All-Stars
How did your country report this? Share your view in the comments.
Diverging Reports Breakdown
Shockingly, only 2 Phillies selected as All-Stars
Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber have been named to the National League All-Star team. This is the third time for Wheeler and the third for Schwarber. There are a handful of question marks surrounding the Phillies who weren’t named. The Midsummer Classic kicks off Monday, July 14 with the Home Run Derby 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Then, catch the MLB All-Stars game 7 p.M. ET Tuesday on FOX. The Phillies set a franchise record of eight players being named to an All-star team last season. The team will be playing in Atlanta July 15 at Truist Park.
Kyle Schwarber will join Zack Wheeler in his hometown for the Midsummer Classic July 15 at Truist Park.
It’s a huge honor for the players named to the team, but Rob Thomson feels similar sentiments as the manager being able to deliver the news.
With our All Access Daily newsletter, stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Philadelphia sports teams! SIGN UP HERE SIGN UP HERE
“It’s an honor,” Thomson said. “It’s tough to pitch in this league, or play in this league, and it’s even tougher making an All-Star team. I know it’s an honor for the players so it’s a big honor for me to let them know.”
This is the third All-Star selection for Wheeler, who represented the Phillies in 2021 and 2024. It’s been a busy week for the 35-year-old, who was named NL Pitcher of the Month for June and learned of his All-Star nod in the span of four days. A little over an hour before the announcement came out, Wheeler was dealing on the mound and had his first complete game since 2021, being one blemish away from perfection.
Even in his 11th season, there have been no signs of slowing down for Wheeler. In his 18 games this season, Wheeler is 9-3 with a 2.17 ERA, 148 K and 0.84 WHIP.
This will also be Schwarber’s third time as an All-Star, being named in 2021 and 2022.
Schwarber is leading the way in home runs (27) and RBI (63) for the Phillies this season while averaging .251 at the plate.
“He does a lot of things for this club other than slugging and getting on base,” Thomson said. “He’s a great teammate, great in the clubhouse, one of the team leaders.
“I love all these guys. I love Schwarb, I’m just really happy for both those guys.”
There are a handful of question marks surrounding the Phillies who weren’t named to the team including Ranger Suarez, Cristopher Sanchez, and most shockingly, Trea Turner.
Turner is currently leading the National League in hits (109) and averaging .299. Aside from Schwarber, Turner has been the most consistent hitter on the Phillies through this point in the season. There is still a chance any of the trio could be named due to injuries or players opting out, but for now, Wheeler and Schwarber will be holding down the fort.
The All-Star experience kicks off Monday, July 14 with the Home Run Derby 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Then, catch the MLB All-Star game 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on FOX.