😲 2025 MLB All-Star Game Snubs: Where's Juan Soto?!?
😲 2025 MLB All-Star Game Snubs: Where's Juan Soto?!?
By [Your Name] | July 8, 2025
The 2025 MLB All-Star rosters are officially out — and as usual, the picks sparked more arguments than applause.
Sure, there are some deserving selections (hello, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes), but this year’s rosters also feature a glaring list of snubs, surprises, and “seriously?” moments.
Let’s dive into the biggest controversies from this year’s All-Star lineup.
❌ Snub #1: Juan Soto (Yankees)
The Yankees' star outfielder has been one of the most consistent offensive forces in baseball this season — and yet, he didn’t make the cut.
📊 Soto’s 2025 Stats (as of July 7):
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.308 BA / .423 OBP / .540 SLG
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19 HR, 64 RBI
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3.9 WAR
He ranks among the top 10 hitters in every major offensive category in the AL. Fans and analysts alike are asking: how is that not All-Star material?
“If Soto’s not an All-Star, then what’s the point of the game?” – @MLBStatHead on Twitter
❌ Snub #2: Seiya Suzuki (Cubs)
The Cubs’ right fielder has flown under the radar all season, but his contributions are impossible to ignore:
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.295 BA, .378 OBP, 15 HR
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Elite defense (5 Defensive Runs Saved)
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Key player for Chicago’s surprising wild card push
Still, Suzuki was overlooked in favor of more popular (but arguably less productive) names.
❌ Snub #3: Logan Gilbert (Mariners)
The AL pitching staff is stacked, but leaving out Logan Gilbert, who boasts a 2.74 ERA and 109 Ks, feels unjust.
Seattle fans are especially upset — Gilbert has been a workhorse, consistently holding elite offenses in check.
🎯 Surprise Selections
✅ Anthony Volpe (Yankees) – Shortstop, AL
While Volpe is having a solid season, many fans were surprised to see him make the team over more established names like Corey Seager or Carlos Correa. His batting line (.259/.321/.410) is respectable, but not elite.
Fan reaction: “Volpe over Seager? We’re doing vibes now, not stats?” – Reddit/r/baseball
✅ Jordan Hicks (Giants) – Reliever, NL
Hicks has been lights-out, but his selection raised eyebrows due to the Giants' recent struggles. Still, his 1.98 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 35 innings justify the pick.
🔥 Fan Voting Drama
The biggest criticism this year? Fan voting still holds too much sway — turning the All-Star Game into a popularity contest rather than a true measure of performance.
While MLB has tweaked the voting process in recent years, big-market teams like the Yankees and Dodgers still dominate. And players in smaller markets or non-playoff teams get left behind, no matter how well they’re performing.
🧠 Should the System Change?
A growing number of fans and analysts are calling for reform:
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More weight on analytical performance (WAR, OPS+, FIP)
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Separate categories for defensive standouts
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Manager and player voting with transparency
Until then, we’ll likely keep seeing elite players like Soto, Suzuki, and Gilbert left on the outside looking in.
🗣️ Final Thought
The All-Star Game is meant to celebrate the best of baseball — not just the most popular.
When players like Juan Soto can’t even crack the roster, you know something’s off.
⚾ Who do YOU think got snubbed? Drop your take in the comments or tag me on Twitter @YourHandle.
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