Phillies OF Odubel Herrera Named to NL All-Star Team

Odubel Herrera has been named to his first All-Star team

The Phillies Rule 5 pick from last season has gone from bench player to a consistent .300 hitter on his way to San Diego.

Officially announced Tuesday evening, Herrera is currently the Phillies only representative headed to San Diego next week.

While “El Torito” is not one of the fan-elected starters, he is more than deserving of a spot on the National League team.

Missing from the National League All-Star team is closer Jeanmar Gomez, who led the league for the majority of the year in saves.

Throughout the season, Odubel Herrera has been a consistent hitter with speed on the base pads. He was truly the only clear option to be a representative for the Philadelphia Phillies.

In 83 games, El Torito is hitting a team-high .303 with 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 43 walks.

Here’s a look at some of Odubel Herrera’s stats so far this season:

"He leads the team in batting average, games played, hits, walks, stolen bases, and on-base percentage. Not only are his stats superior on this Phillies team, but also among National League center fielders. He has the second-highest batting average at his position for players who’ve played more than 80 games, and fourth among all qualifiers."

As for the National League starters, the Cubs have swept the infield vote and will send seven total players to San Diego. The Chicago contingent will consist of Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Dexter Fowler, Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester.

The remaining starters for the National League not wearing a Cubs uniform will be Buster Posey of the Giants, New York Met Yoenis Cespedes, and National Bryce Harper.

Here are the remaining reserves for the National League.