MIAMI (AP) Among the most unlikely All-Stars is a former 17th-round draft pick with one career home run.
Brad Mills won’t swing a bat Tuesday night. But he will pinch-hit.
The Cleveland Indians bench coach will manage the American League team as a replacement for Indians manager Terry Francona, who is recovering from a procedure last week to correct an irregular heartbeat.
”Getting this responsibility is very humbling,” Mills said. ”I’m thrilled to be here, but I definitely would love to have Terry sitting here in this chair.”
If not for Francona’s health issue, Mills would have taken part in the game as a coach.