Former UNC pitcher Andrew Miller has been named to the American League All-Star team, which was announced Wednesday.
The tall left-hander is 5-1 on the season for the New York Yankees. Miller has a 1.47 ERA and seven saves in 2016. Miller has recorded 66 strikeouts in just 36.2 innings of work.
Miller was one of three Yankees chosen for the game.
Miller led UNC to the College World Series in 2006 and was named the National Pitcher of the Year.
Miller spoke with MLB.com following the All-Star announcement:
“It’s one of those things you dream about getting an opportunity to do. You try to make the All-Star team, starting in Little League all the way up. To do it at this level is something special. Fortunately, I’ve been able to put together a couple of good months here to start the season, and I’m just looking forward to it.”
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is slated for July 12 at Petco Park in San Diego.
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