ANALYSIS/OPINION:
After playing at an All-Star level throughout his career, Anthony Rendon is finally an All-Star. But he might choose to stay home instead of participating in the All-Star Game.
No problem here if he does.
The Washington third baseman has been overlooked and underrated despite ranking 12th among major-league position players in Wins Above Replacement since his first full season in 2014. Fans have never rewarded him in the popular vote, hardly a surprise considering he draws attention to himself like the Miami Marlins draw fans to their ballpark. It’s harder to explain why he wasn’t named as an All-Star reserve before this season.