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Dan Lyons

Jacob Misiorowski Has an Incredibly Mature Perspective on Criticism of His All-Star Nod

MLB's decision to name Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star team has come under fire. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been tremendous through the first five starts of his major league career, blowing by opposing batters with an already elite-level fastball. MLB certainly hopes he can continue on to be another Paul Skenes-type young pitching phenom, but his recent addition to the All-Star Game hasn't gone over well with everyone.

Misiorowski was a surprise addition to the National League roster after Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd bowed out. While plenty around baseball have expressed their excitement to see him pitch in the Midsummer Classic, others have taken issue with the selection.

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