The 2024 MLB All-Star Game Superlatives

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Paul Skenes dazzled in his Midsummer Classic debut. Jarren Duran took his breakout season to a new level. And Shohei Ohtani—with some help from his dog, Decoy—stole the show. The 94th MLB All-Star Game has come and gone, and the American League is back on top for the 10th time in 11 seasons. The game's 5-3 final score belies what was an eclectic three-hour tilt replete with 20 pitchers, 39 hitters, pink cleats, puppy-print suits, and everything in between. To break down the action, we're handing out some awards. Without further ado, welcome to the Midsummer Classic: Superlatives Edition. Most Likely to Succeed: Paul Skenes In June 2023, Paul Skenes led LSU to its first College World Series title in 14 seasons. In 2022, he played both ways for the Air Force Academy while preparing for a future in the military. On Tuesday night, just three months into his big-league baseball career, Skenes was the starting pitcher for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game. He splinkered his way to a shutout first inning against some of the best hitters on the planet. Through 11 MLB starts, the Pirates rookie sports a 6-0 record with a 1.90 ERA and 89...