Fans upset about 1 Yankees player that made MLB All-Star team

Aug 14, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

A handful of fans were not pleased that New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes made the All-Star team.

Holmes was one of three Yankees named to this year’s list of MLB All-Stars, which was released on Sunday. The other two Yankees who made it were star outfielders Juan Soto and Aaron Judge.

Even the most passionate Yankees hater probably wouldn’t contest either Soto or Judge making this year’s team. But fans don’t exactly hold Holmes in the same regard as the Yankees’ two beefy sluggers.

Several fans voiced their opinion on X about Holmes being undeserving of his spot. Some argued that fellow relievers such as Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel or Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen were far more deserving. Cleveland Guardians fans felt similarlya nd believed Hunter Gaddis had a better case than Holmes.

Fans are naturally biased toward their own players. But Holmes’ name seemed to be mentioned more than most by different fan bases as the pitcher who should be replaced by (insert pitcher name here).

A few users were ready with lengthy lists of relievers who had worthy cases over Holmes.

The numbers point to Holmes actually having a pretty decent season for the Yankees. Through 37 games, Holmes has an ERA of 3.00 with 19 saves and 37 strikeouts across 36.0 innings pitched. He’s also allowed just 2 home runs thus far.

But given that there are only four reliever slots for each team competing in the Midsummer Classic, fans seem to think Holmes’ 2024 performance isn’t worthy of All-Star consideration.

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