Casey Mize’s Comeback Triumph: First All-Star Nod Highlights Tigers’ Resurgence
What a story this is turning out to be for Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize. After years of setbacks, surgeries, and plenty of doubt, Mize has earned his first-ever All-Star selection — and honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time or felt more deserved.
Just announced by Major League Baseball, Mize is now officially a 2025 American League All-Star. That puts him alongside five other Tigers on the AL roster: Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, Javier Báez, Tarik Skubal, and Zach McKinstry. That’s six in total — tying a franchise record for most All-Stars in a single season, a feat Detroit last achieved in 2013. And if you’re a Tigers fan, this should hit differently. It’s not just about numbers — it’s a signal that something special is building in Detroit.
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So far in 2025, Mize has racked up a 9-2 record with a 2.63 ERA across 15 starts. That ERA ranks him eighth in the American League among pitchers with at least 80 innings pitched. He’s also posted a career-best strikeout rate and cut down his FIP significantly. This isn’t just a good season — it’s a redemption arc playing out in real time.
And remember, this selection comes after he missed a few weeks on the injured list in May due to a hamstring strain. But even that couldn’t slow him down. Just look at his July 5 outing against the Cleveland Guardians — seven shutout innings in a 1-0 win. That was peak Mize, and it felt like the moment where everyone collectively realized: he’s back.
The All-Star Game is set for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, and when Mize takes the field, it’ll represent more than just individual achievement. It’s a full-circle moment for a pitcher who never stopped grinding, and a symbol of hope for a Tigers team that’s finally seeing its rebuild bear fruit.
Mize’s first All-Star nod is more than a stat on a résumé. It’s a statement — about perseverance, about belief, and about what happens when talent and toughness collide. Tigers fans, you have every reason to be proud.
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