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Corbin Burnes of the Orioles selected as the American League starting pitcher for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game
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    Corbin Burnes of the Orioles selected as the American League starting pitcher for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game

    ARLINGTON, Texas — Baltimore’s Corbin Burnes will start for the American League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game against Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes.

    A 29-year-old right-hander, Burnes is 9-4 with a 2.93 ERA in his first season with the Orioles, who acquired him from Milwaukee just before spring training. The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner, Burnes is an All-Star for the fourth straight season. He will become the fifth Orioles pitcher to start an All-Star Game, the first since Steve Stone in 1980.

    Skenes, who made his major league debut on May 11, is 6-0 with a 1.90 ERA in 11 starts, striking out 89 and walking 13 in 66 1/3 innings. The 11 starts for the 21-year-old right-hander will be the fewest for an All-Star and he will become the fifth rookie starter after Dave Stenhouse (1962), Mark Fidrych (1976), Fernando Valenzuela (1981) and Hideo Nomo (1995).

    NL manager Torey Lovullo announced last week he was starting Skenes.

    AL manager Bruce Bochy of World Series champion Texas said Monday he has Steven Kwan of Cleveland hitting leadoff and playing left field, followed by Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson, New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto and center fielder Aaron Judge, Houston designed hitter Yordan Alvarez, Guardians shortstop José Ramírez, Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien.

    Ketel Marte bats first and plays second base for the NL, followed by Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, Philadelphia shortstop Trea Turner, Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, Milwaukee catcher William Contreras, Brewers right fielder Christian Yelich, Phillies third baseman Alex Bohm, Dodgers center fielder Teoscar Hernández and San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar.

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    In a surprising turn of events, Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles has been selected as the American League starting pitcher for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The decision comes as a shock to many fans and analysts, as Burnes has been a relatively unknown player up until this point.

    Burnes, who was drafted by the Orioles in the 5th round of the 2016 MLB Draft, has quickly risen through the ranks of the organization to become one of their top pitching prospects. Known for his electric fastball and devastating slider, Burnes has been dominating hitters at every level of the minor leagues.

    This season, Burnes has been lights out for the Orioles, posting a 2.50 ERA with 120 strikeouts in just 96 innings pitched. His impressive numbers have caught the attention of fans and scouts alike, leading to his selection as the starting pitcher for the All-Star Game.

    While some may question the decision to start a relatively unproven player in such a high-profile game, Burnes has shown that he has the talent and poise to handle the pressure. His performance in the All-Star Game will be a true test of his abilities and could solidify his place as one of the top pitchers in the league.

    As Burnes takes the mound for the American League in the All-Star Game, fans will be watching closely to see if he can continue his impressive run of form. Whether he succeeds or fails, one thing is for certain – Corbin Burnes has arrived on the big stage and is ready to make a name for himself in Major League Baseball.