{"id":103579,"date":"2025-07-06T23:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T03:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=103579"},"modified":"2025-07-06T23:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T03:56:58","slug":"four-tigers-players-named-all-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/07\/06\/four-tigers-players-named-all-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tigers Headed to All-Star Game in Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MLB announced the reserves\/pitchers for the 2025 All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/06\/07\/tarik-skubal-records-100-strikeout\/\" target=\"_self\">reigning AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal<\/a> making his second straight appearance. He will be the lone pitching representative for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/29\/tigers-best-team-mlb-last-100-games\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Tigers<\/a>, with Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, and Javy B\u00e1ez rounding out the Tigers\u2019 selections. The four All-Star selections are the most since 2015, when Miguel Cabrera, David Price, Jose Iglesias, and J.D. Martinez represented the team in Cincinnati, per Tigers PR.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103594\" style=\"width: 497px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-103594\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26595162_168400885_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Four Tigers Named as MLB All-Stars<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"qme\">\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JDyGFymkzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JDyGFymkzs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Detroit Tigers (@tigers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tigers\/status\/1941996663708455206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tarik Skubal<\/h3>\n<p>It should not come as a surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/26\/tarik-skubal-makes-history-maddux-complete-game\/\" target=\"_self\">Tarik Skubal<\/a> is an All-Star this year, as the dominant southpaw is looking to become the first AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez back in 1999-2000 to win back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Skubal has had five shutout performances in his last eight outings, posting a 1.12 ERA during that stretch. With his dominant ten-strikeout and seven-inning performance today against the Cleveland Guardians, Skubal joined Jack Morris as the only two Tigers pitchers to put up 23 strikeouts and no runs in a two-start span, per Just Baseball Media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tarik Skubal is the 4th left-handed pitcher in MLB history to have at least 3 starts in a single season featuring 0 R, 0 BB and 10+ K, joining Sandy Koufax in 1965, Randy Johnson in 2004 and Clayton Kershaw in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 nugget chef (@jayhaykid) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jayhaykid\/status\/1941945305294921938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Skubal became just the fourth left-handed pitcher to have at least three starts feature 10+ strikeouts and no walks or runs allowed. He joins a storied list that includes Sandy Koufax in 1965, Randy Johnson in 2004, and Clayton Kershaw in 2015. It feels more likely than not that Skubal will start the All-Star Game for the American League.<\/p>\n<h3>Gleyber Torres<\/h3>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/torregl01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gleyber Torres<\/a> joined the Tigers this past offseason on a one-year \u201cprove it\u201d deal, and he has certainly proven his worth to the organization. Torres will be the starting second baseman for the American League All-Star team, becoming the first Tiger to do so since Placido Polanco back in 2007.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Gleyber Torres has reached base safely in 17 straight games dating back to June 15.<\/p>\n<p>Among AL hitters during that stretch, he ranks 4th in K\/BB ratio (0.92), 5th in walk rate (16.7%), and 6th in on-base percentage (.436). <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yvg4icHsSQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yvg4icHsSQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitTigersPR\/status\/1941547210040279060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This season, Torres is batting .278 with nine home runs and 44 RBI, while also sporting a .810 OPS. His .387 OBP is the best on the team and would be a career-high if he were to keep this up. He has been an integral part of the team\u2019s success and a huge reason why the Tigers are one of the best teams in the American League. After being dumped and shown the door by the New York Yankees, Torres has found new success in Detroit and will be an intriguing free agent this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Although he continues to be a minus defender on the field, he more than makes up for it with his clutch at-bats. Torres has a 12.7 strikeout percentage and a 14.2 walk percentage. Those numbers are usually associated with the likes of Juan Soto, but now Torres has entered the conversation.<\/p>\n<h3>Riley Greene<\/h3>\n<p>Just like a fine wine, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greenri03.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riley Greene<\/a> continues to get better with age. Back at the All-Star game for a second straight year, Greene has been punishing baseballs to begin 2025.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Riley Greene is the third Tiger in franchise history to reach 21 doubles, 21 homers, 69 RBI, and 42 extra-base hits by the All-Star Break.<\/p>\n<p>The others: Miguel Cabrera in 2010 and Hank Greenberg in 1935. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gLqDz3I2hm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gLqDz3I2hm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitTigersPR\/status\/1941183374737146192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Greene currently leads the team in almost every offensive category; well on pace for a career-high in home runs (24) and RBI (74). Those were his numbers in 2024, in 2025, Greene already has 22 home runs and 71 RBI. While the strikeouts continue to be an issue for Greene, he is still working with a .340 OBP and .880 OPS. However, it seems <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/hincha.01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tigers&#8217; manager A.J. Hinch<\/a> and company can live with the strikeout rate.<\/p>\n<p>If the Tigers want any chance of competing in October, they will need to look to Riley Greene to help at the plate. His 116 strikeouts currently lead the majors, but his bat is still too valuable to leave out of the lineup or drop him within the order. Numbers like these usually present an issue come October, but his other outstanding offensive numbers still make it difficult to attack him in the zone.<\/p>\n<h3>Javier B\u00e1ez<\/h3>\n<p>What has been proclaimed as one of the worst contracts in MLB history has now turned into a starting center fielder at this year\u2019s All-Star Game. Moving from shortstop to center field, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/baezja01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Javier B\u00e1ez<\/a> became the first player in MLB history to start an All-Star Game both in the outfield and infield.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">Javier B\u00e1ez makes an INCREDIBLE catch in center field! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ohIvnpnAv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ohIvnpnAv6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB (@MLB) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLB\/status\/1918139969706525003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>B\u00e1ez is hitting .280 on the season with nine home runs and 37 RBI, while also managing a 2.0 WAR. A traditional shortstop, B\u00e1ez has been a team player this season with the Tigers, as he has been willing to play anywhere on the field.<\/p>\n<p>His .445 slugging percentage this season is currently his highest since becoming a Tiger back in 2022. Not only is his slugging higher, but he has also been able to lower his strikeout percentage. He\u2019s on pace for 107 strikeouts this season, which would be his lowest in a full season of his career.<\/p>\n<h3>Great Representation<\/h3>\n<p>The Tigers will be well-represented at this year\u2019s MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15th. With some All-Stars injured, one could only wonder if we see a few more Tigers make their way to Atlanta in the upcoming week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: \u00a9 David Rodriguez Munoz \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLB announced the reserves\/pitchers for the 2025 All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, with reigning AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal making his second straight appearance. He will be the lone pitching representative for the Detroit Tigers, with Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, and Javy B\u00e1ez rounding out the Tigers\u2019 selections. 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