Relief Pitcher isn’t really a position, it’s a role. It’s the same basic concept as a defensive replacement or a pinch hitter, and we don’t have All Star spots for them. In fact, it would be ridiculous to offer valuable All Star spots to Brooks Conrad or Ryan Sweeney, in spite of their valuable contributions off the bench.
And the vast majority of relief pitchers are just regular pitchers who were not good enough to start. Here are the relievers that have been selected to the All Star Game:
