😲 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):

  • .308 BA / .423 OBP / .540 SLG

  • 19 HR, 64 RBI

  • 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:

  • .295 BA, .378 OBP, 15 HR

  • Elite defense (5 Defensive Runs Saved)

  • 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:

  • More weight on analytical performance (WAR, OPS+, FIP)

  • Separate categories for defensive standouts

  • 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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