Brian Dozier Puts a Stamp on his First All-Star Game
For whatever reason, it took the American League way too long to finally add Dozier to the All-Star roster.
Despite hitting .256 with 19 homers and 50 RBI’s at the break, the already competitive second base spot had no room for the best player on surprising Minnesota Twins.
After missing out on being a reserve, Dozier’s final shot was to make it as a Final Vote winner.
Ultimately, Dozier also lost out on that to Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakes.
It seemed the attempt to make the team was thwarted and Dozier would be spending his time off watching the game.
Then a miracle happened!
Well, not a miracle, but rather an injury to Jose Bautista, which allowed another roster spot to open up.
After a pair of walk-off home runs that had the Minnesota Twins world going crazy, Dozier’s name was finally added to the roster and he joined Glen Perkins on an All-Star trip to Cincinnati.
So what did Dozier do during his first All-Star appearance?
Not to be satisfied with simply making the team, Dozier gave that year’s game one it’s biggest highlights.
When his first at-bat finally came around, he smacked a solo home run to center field and became just the 16th player to homer in his first All-Star Game at-bat.
It was a magical moment for a man who was undeservedly overlooked by those in charge of selecting the initial rosters.
Some people may not have heard of Dozier prior to but they sure did after the game was over.
What better way to represent the Twins and prove your worth than the way Dozier did?
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