ST. LOUIS – When MLB announced the roster for the 2025 All-Star Game, Cardinals fans couldn’t help but wonder if their team would be included. But then, one name popped up among the star-studded roster: Brendan Donovan – a name that was once underrated when he entered the professional league, and is now St. Louis’ sole representative on “the biggest stage of the summer.”
From “stuntman” to irreplaceable pillar
Donovan isn’t a flashy player. He doesn’t hit a home run every week, and he’s not a social media sensation. But what he brings to the Cardinals is stability, versatility, and a relentless competitive spirit. With the ability to play multiple positions – from infield to outfield – Donovan has become an extremely valuable tactical weapon for coach Oliver Marmol.
As of the All-Star Game announcement:
Batting average: .296
Home runs: 7
OPS: .798
Games played at 5 different positions
“Brendan Donovan doesn’t play for attention. He plays to help the team win,” – a Cardinals reporter once commented.
All-Star 2025: A chance for the whole league to see Donovan’s true value
In an event often dominated by names like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge or Mookie Betts, Donovan represents a group of quiet players – those who work in the background, pave the way for victory but rarely get the spotlight.
At the All-Star Game, he represented not only the Cardinals, but also the core values of baseball:
Tenacity
The ability to sacrifice for the team
And an unconditional passion for the game
Donovan’s presence at the All-Star Game was also a great spiritual boost for the Cardinals, especially when the team was fighting to stay in the fierce playoff race. His teammates looked at him and understood: quiet dedication also pays off.
A well-deserved congratulations – and a memorable milestone for Donovan personally and the Cardinals as a whole
Brendan Donovan didn’t need to be a superstar to shine. He just needed to be himself – a hard-working, intelligent warrior who always put the interests of the team first. And that is what made him an All-Star.
Congratulations to Donovan – the quietest, most enduring flame at Busch Stadium!