NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th MLB All-Star Game, while Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes and James Wood boosted the 23-and-younger group to five when they were announced Sunday as selections for this year’s midseason showcase between the American League and the National League.
The 95th edition of the Midsummer Classic is set for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves.
Wood, a Washington Nationals outfielder who won’t turn 23 until September, is the youngest of this year’s 65 total selections for the MLB All-Star Game, while Pittburgh Pirates ace Skenes, Cincinnati Reds shortstop De La Cruz and fan-elected starters Pete Crow-Armstrong, a Chicago Cubs outfielder, and Jacob Wilson, a shortstop for the Athletics, are all 23.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined Crow-Armstrong, Wilson and Wood among 19 first-time selections.
“It’ll just be cool being around some of the best players in the game,” Wood said.