From being selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft to being the first rookie pitcher in White Sox history to be named to the All-Star Team, Shane Smith has had an impressive journey. Smith made the Opening Day roster out of spring training, making his major-league debut on April 1. He posted a no-decision vs. Minnesota, carrying a shutout into the 6th inning. Among MLB rookies with at least 100.0 IP, Smith ranked third in strikeouts (145) and opponents average (.216), tied for third in starts (29), fourth in IP (146.1) and fifth in ERA (3.81) in 2025. With his All-Star nod, Shane Smith became the first White Sox rookie to make the All-Star Team since José Abreu in 2014 and the first rookie pitcher in franchise history to earn the honor. He also joined Florida's Dan Uggla (2006) as the only players in MLB history to make the All-Star Team in the year following his Rule 5 selection. Chapters: 0:00 Against All Odds 0:32 A Real Opportunity 1:47 Chicago 2:56 All-Star S...