Former Oriole Nick Markakis is a first-time All-Star at the age of 34 after the Braves outfielder was voted Sunday to start in this year’s All-Star Game as one of the top three vote-getters among National League outfielders.
Four years after the Orioles didn’t retain Markakis after concern about a herniated disc in his neck prompted them to pull their four-year offer, Markakis is enjoying the best offensive season of his 13-year career as the elder statesman of a young Braves team that is leading the NL East.