Brewers News: Devin Williams Makes 2023 All-Star Team, Yelich Left Off

The MLB All-Star Teams have been announced, and one Milwaukee Brewer made the cut. That player is Devin Williams, who will be making his second appearance at the All-Star Game. Williams has had an excellent season. The right-hander has gone 17/18 in save opportunities and owns a remarkable 1.57 ERA. Williams' selection as an All-Star is well deserved.

Williams' inclusion adds to the Brewers' impressive record of developing top-notch relievers. He becomes the 10th Brewers' reliever to be named an All-Star in the last nine All-Star games. This achievement showcases Milwaukee's ability to produce exceptional closers throughout the years. The organization's emphasis on pitching development has paid off, and Williams is a prime example of their success.

Known for his outstanding pitching repertoire, Williams possesses some of the best stuff in baseball. His strikeout rate ranks in the 94th percentile, while his whiff rate stands in the 99th percentile. Williams' "Airbender" changeup is the key to his success. Batters have struggled to hit against this devastating pitch, posting a poor .145 batting average. The horizontal movement Williams generates on his changeup is exceptionally rare, making it one of the best pitches in the game.

Devin Williams' selection for the All-Star game is a remarkable achievement. However, some Brewers fans feel that another player got snubbed in the process.

That player is Christian Yelich, the team's highly talented outfielder. Yelich is currently putting up solid numbers, slashing .273/.370/.438 with a .808 OPS and 10 home runs.

Despite his noteworthy performance, Yelich has not been named to an All-Star team since 2019. Nevertheless, he is having his best season since that time and has been the most reliable hitter for the Brewers. Yelich's consistent production and impact on the team's overall performance deserve recognition.

While Devin Williams rightfully earned his place in the MLB All-Star Game, Christian Yelich's absence has left some Brewers' fans disappointed. Nonetheless, Yelich's exceptional season and valuable contributions to the team's success should not be overlooked. Both players have showcased their talent, let's hope Williams represents the Brewers well in the All-Star game and Yelich continues his solid season at the dish.

There's still a chance Yelich could be added to the All Star roster as an alternate if there are injuries to other players who made the team or anyone has to drop out for whatever reason.