MLB: Six Unlikely Pitchers That Are All-Star Worthy

Believe it or not, the MLB season is almost 1/4 of the way over. With teams ramping up their marketing efforts to promote All-Star Game voting, Call To The Pen looks at some unlikely names that should warrant strong consideration for a spot in the Midsummer Classic.

In just under two months, the brightest stars in Major League Baseball will take the field at Petco Park in San Diego for the All-Star Game. Though it may seem like the season just got started, the 2016 campaign has reached the quarter mark, and there have been some breakout players that deserve a good long look for All-Star recognition.

Yesterday, we looked at position players that have put themselves in line for all-star consideration, but there have been a post of surprising pitchers in 2016 as well. Established stars like Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, and Jake Arrieta are sure things to be in San Diego, but who might be joining them on the mound?

Pitchers are not part of the fan voting, so there may be a better chance for a few sleeper candidates to get the all-star nod. Let’s take a look at some of the candidates.

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