Witt hasn't been Bobby Witt Jr. at full powers, but 80 percent of Witt's peak is enough to make an All-Star appearance. But Bubic is what an All-Star Game is all about--a first-timer who has had plenty of struggles at the big-league level, and who worked out all the kinks to finally become a star.

Kris Bubic’s first All-Star game selection is a bit more of a surprise, but maybe it shouldn’t be. He’s “only” 7-6, but with a 2.36 ERA in 103 IP, in which he’s only given up 32 BB against 107 K. That puts him at 7th in fWAR and 8th in bWAR in all of MLB.

Bobby Witt Jr. speaks after being named to the 2025 AL All-Star team, discussing the honor of being named to team, his goal of consistency and more