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The rosters for the MLB All-Star Game are being finalized, and the addition of New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino has caused quite a stir. Many believe the catcher is undeserving of the honor and was propped up by the fan vote, while others see him wholly qualified. This has led to a fierce debate.
Jon Heyman reported via Twitter that Jose Trevino had been chosen as one of the catchers for the American League All-Star team.
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Early in 2022, Jose Trevino was acquired from the Texas Rangers. Nobody could have predicted an All-Star season was on the way. The fan vote may have played a part in getting him on the team, but Trevino is having the best season of his career.
Of course, not everybody agrees with this result. Many believe there are far better options to choose from. Jonah Heim sprang to mind. His 12 home runs and .262 batting average impressed many voters.
The existence of the fan vote muddies the waters about who is deserving and who is not, as the size of a voting base becomes relevant. The New York Yankees have a larger fan base than the Texas Rangers, which leads to more votes for Trevino and fewer for a player like Jonah Heim.
MLB fans dispute the All-Star selection of New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino
Jose Trevino has proven to be a hugely important depth player for the New York Yankees. The expectation many had at his acquisition was that he could be a servicable backup capable of future improvement.
Playing for the New York Yankees means you are seen by more viewers than any other team in the MLB. Jose Trevino's .255 batting average and seven home runs is good but does not jump off the screen. Some believe that if he played for a different team, he would not be getting this recognition.
Placing Jose Trevino on the All-Star team was unfathomable before the season started. Playing in the All-Star Game increases his value as a player and should give him a confidence boost going forward.
It is interesting to consider the role the fan vote played in this process, because Jonah Heim arguably has the better resume. Jonah Heim has played in more games this season than Jose Trevino and is superior in most offensive categories.
This is just the latest example of the chaos brought by fan voting and is why many want it done away with. The fan vote could be seen as an asterisk to the honor of being an All-Star.
The New York Yankees are thrilled to see their trade with the Texas Rangers pay off so well. This All-Star selection is controversial to many and will likely not be the last disputed one made. Regardless of any debate, Jose Trevino will be playing in the All-Star Game alongside his teammate Aaron Judge.
