CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: National League All-Star Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the American League during the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
I look forward to the All-Star game every year, but the 2015 game was special for one reason and one reason only: Jacob deGrom making his All-Star Game debut. After his award-winning rookie season and his fantastic start in 2015, it was not surprising that he was selected.