SAN FRANCISCO -- Fourteen months after he returned from Tommy John surgery, Will Smith is headed to his first All-Star Game.
It's been a rough first half for the Giants and none of their position players even came close to getting All-Star consideration. Smith, however, has long been a lock to take the field in Cleveland on July 9. By any measure, he has been one of the best relievers in the Majors.
Smith entered selection day with a 2.16 ERA and 0.81 WHIP, and he’s a perfect 21 for 21 in save opportunities. His rate of 13.