White Sox Rookie Tristan Peters Added to MLB All-Star Team After 'Perfect Game'

Chicago White Sox rookie Tristan Peters has earned a spot on the Major League Baseball All-Star team, replacing the injured Nick Kurtz of the Oakland Athletics. This call-up marks a significant milestone for the 26-year-old outfielder, who previously played in the entertainment-focused Savannah Bananas league.

Peters' inclusion in the All-Star game follows a remarkable personal achievement just 12 hours prior: his first career "perfect game" at the plate. He became the seventh player in White Sox history to accomplish this feat, and the first since José Abreu in 2017. A perfect game in this context refers to hitting for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run) in a single game.

His path to the majors has been unconventional. After playing college ball at Southern Illinois University, Peters joined the Savannah Bananas five years ago. It was during his time with the Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball entertainment, that he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the MLB draft.

Since turning professional, Peters has been traded multiple times, moving between the Brewers, Giants, and Rays organizations. He had a brief stint with the Rays last year, appearing in just four games without a hit. This season with the White Sox has seen him emerge as a promising talent.