Former Runnin' Bulldog Mason Miller Earns Second MLB All-Star Selection
July 09, 2026 | Baseball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Former Gardner-Webb standout Mason Miller has been selected to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, earning the second All-Star selection of his outstanding professional career.
Now starring for the San Diego Padres, Miller has been one of Major League Baseball's most dominant relief pitchers during the first half of the 2026 season. Entering the All-Star break, the hard-throwing right-hander owns a 2-1 record with 22 saves, a 0.98 ERA, 67 strikeouts in 36.2 innings pitched, and a 0.82 WHIP, cementing himself as one of the premier closers in baseball.
Miller's selection comes after another remarkable season highlighted by his overpowering fastball, elite strikeout ability and consistency in high-leverage situations. His performance has helped anchor the Padres' bullpen while earning recognition among the National League's best pitchers.
Since beginning his professional career, Miller has emerged as one of the game's elite relievers. His second All-Star selection is a testament to the work ethic, perseverance and determination that have defined his journey from Gardner-Webb to Major League Baseball.
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game annually showcases the sport's top players and serves as one of baseball's premier events. Miller's selection adds another chapter to one of the greatest professional success stories in Gardner-Webb baseball history and continues the Runnin' Bulldogs' tradition of producing talent capable of competing on baseball's biggest stage.
