The Rule 5 Draft pick is the Sox’ first rookie All-Star since Jose Abreu in 2014 and the team’s first-ever rookie pitcher to make the Midsummer Classic.

Shane Smith, the 25-year-old righthanded rookie pitcher from Danvers, has made history for the Chicago White Sox by being named to the American League roster for the All-Star Game July 15 in Atlanta.

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White Sox Release Touching Tribute to Bobby Jenks After Recent Passing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago White Sox overcame tremendous odds to win the World Seires in 2005, led by a personable and dominant team that included mercurial manager Ozzie Guillen and standout closer Bobby Jenks among others.

The White Sox said Bobby Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks has died at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer. Jenks was a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and was part of the team that ended their 88-year wait for a World Series title in 2005.