The annual announcement of the MLB All-Star Game rosters always sparks debate around the league.
With only 34 roster spots in each league, there are inevitably at least a handful of notable snubs each season. It simply boils down to a numbers game.
It’s easy to forget that, before putting together a historically good second half last season, Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta was snubbed from the NL roster.
At the same time, the rosters have also been known to produce a surprise or two.
Who predicted Josh Harrison would earn a spot in 2014?
He didn’t have a spot on the ballot or a set position in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup, but his versatility in a breakout offensive season landed him among the NL reserves.
Now that this year’s rosters have been released, it’s time to once again dive into the biggest snubs and surprises.