In 2010, he won 18 games for Oakland and made an all-star appearance.
This, however, was still not enough to earn an all-star appearance.
Ellis had an even stronger season in 1965, making his only all-star appearance.
Walk, who will be making his first All-Star appearance, is 10-4 with a 2.47 earned run average.
It was his sixth All-star appearance and his third in three years.
Experience in international play, especially against the Soviet Union, has become more important than prior all-star appearances.
He made his first All-Star appearance in his second season and two more soon followed.
Perhaps that is why this is only his second All-Star appearance.
Clemens is in the twilight of a great career, and this will almost certainly be his last All-Star appearance.
He made his first All-Star appearance, where he was given a save opportunity.