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.

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.

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The 23-year-old shortstop hit a triple off the wall in his second big league game on Saturday against the Rockies.

The Sox' prized shortstop prospect also had a quirky first plate appearance, being granted first base on catcher's interference.