Phillies Make Classy, $50K Gesture to Pitcher Who Was Snubbed From All-Star Game

Cristopher Sanchez is in the middle of a career-year with the Phillies, even if he won’t be at the All-Star Game. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is having himself quite a year. Over 18 starts so far this season, Sanchez sports a 2.59 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 116 strikeouts. Most notably, Sanchez is tied for fourth in WAR amongst pitchers across the majors.

Few hurlers have helped their teams win as much as Sanchez has helped the Phillies this year.