Rookie Shane Smith, Chicago White Sox pitcher, becomes first rookie to make AL All-Star team.

Shane Smith, a 25-year-old rookie pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has been selected for the American League All-Star team. Smith, picked in the Rule 5 draft from the Brewers, is the first rookie pitcher in White Sox history to earn this honor. Despite a 3-7 record, his 4.20 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 17 starts have secured his spot in the All-Star game in Atlanta on July 15.