Best players to never make an MLB All-Star roster: 11. Kyle Hendricks
Stats:
- 3.18 ERA
- 961 strikeouts
Considering how the moment he stepped onto an MLB diamond, Kyle Hendricks was an ace, it’s almost hard to believe that he hasn’t been selected to an All-Star game by now.
Making his debut in 2014 as a 24-year-old kid, Hendricks placed the world on notice with his abilities. With an ERA that settled in at 2.46, the argument could’ve been made that Hendricks was All-Star material in year one. The only thing that stopped his selection process, was a poor overall record by the Chicago Cubs that year.
While that was a reasonable excuse, 2016 simply made no sense. Hendricks took home the ERA crown that season, as he dished out a career-low 2.13 ERA. The Cubs won over 100 games and ended a 108 year World Series drought that season. Since then, Hendricks has put together more solid seasons. In 2020, the Cubs finished first in the NL Central and Hendricks played a huge role as he registered a 2.88 ERA.
At this point, what more does Hendricks have to do to get the call? He led the league in ERA, has a World Series ring and multiple seasons of dominating the opposition. His All-Star snub status simply doesn’t make any sense.