Baltimore — The Baltimore Orioles’ manager, Brandon Hyde, voiced his displeasure with the team’s lack of invitations to Major League All-Star games.
Just four players are scheduled to play for the Orioles on July 16 at Arlington, Texas, despite the team’s dominance in the American League East.
It sounds like Hyde is expressing frustration over the lack of representation for his team in the All-Star selections, given their impressive performance and success over the past season and a half. Despite a strong track record, only a few Orioles made the roster, which could be seen as a slight given their recent achievements. It’s clear that Hyde believes more players deserve recognition based on their contributions and the team’s overall success.
It’s notable that the Orioles, with a strong season last year and a solid start this year, have fewer All-Star representatives compared to teams like the Phillies and Dodgers. Despite having standout players such as Anthony Santander, Ryan O’Hearn, Ryan Mountcastle, Grayson Rodriguez, and Craig Kimbrell, it appears the Orioles’ representation in the All-Star Game is limited compared to other teams with similar success.
The discrepancy might stem from various factors, including fan voting dynamics, the selection process, and perhaps even regional biases. For a team with such strong individual performances and team success, having only a few All-Stars can be seen as surprising, especially given that the Orioles had three players in the game last year.
Hyde’s disappointment reflects a broader sentiment among Orioles fans and players who feel their team’s achievements and individual performances warrant more recognition on a national stage.
