The MLB All-Star Game is all set for July 15. Starting July 11, it is going to be a thrilling All-Star Week with several events scheduled to display the best of baseball. And here, the NL appears to be formidable. Amidst that excellence, it’s astonishing that a 30-year-old Chicago Cubs slugger, currently dominating the majors in RBIs, is nowhere to be found in that list.

That’s Seiya Suzuki. Having one of the best offensive seasons of his career, he’s slashing .263/.319/.561 so far. Suzuki already has 25 home runs under his name, leading the league with 77 RBIs. He looked like the MVP version of himself. And a player with such numbers not in the All-Star Game is a little unbelievable. But he was all calm and chill.

In a candid conversation with Talkin’ Baseball on Sunday, Seiya Suzuki was asked about his MLB All-Star Week schedule in Atlanta. And he gave a masterclass in comedic timing. “I’m sorry, my plans are full.” This six-word joke made reporters laugh and showed that he was not bothered.

On March 18, 2022, Seiya Suzuki signed a five-year, $85 million deal with the Cubs. He instantly became a key player at Wrigley Field. Since joining the club, he has hit 80 homers with an OPS of .836. Then why not the part of the All-Star game?

“It was a surprise,” said Cheryl Raye-Stout, a sports writer for WBEZ Chicago. And that’s what most people thought. When she said, “He could still be added if any other players drop out,” it sounded like a last-minute lifeline for the All-Star rosters. But Suzuki has now put that rumor to rest with his comments.

Despite being out of the MLB All-Star break, Suzuki is still making wonders with his hitting. Recently, he hit his 25th homer of the season.

Suzuki strikes no. 25: Cubs’ DH roars back after missing out on All-Star

On July 6, Seiya Suzuki hit his 25th home run of this MLB season. It came in the fifth inning against the Cardinals. Suzuki hit a solo home run into right-center off reliever Matt Svanson. Breaking the shutout wide open in an overpowering 11–0 Cubs win.

It was a sharp 96 mph four-seam fastball that hit that home run. Trackers said the ball left the bat at 106.1 mph with a 27° launch, and it sailed about 404 feet into the seats. It wasn’t just a number in the books; it was a message. Suzuki’s bat was on fire.

Suzuki has hit 25 home runs this season, which puts him in a tie for fourth place in the National League. This is a big deal halfway through the season. There are Ohtani, Suarez, and Schwarber, but he is clearly in the top tier.

Now, this isn’t the first time Suzuki has had a big midseason spike. Earlier, he hit his third three-run home run of the year against the Brewers on 25th May. Every home run and crucial moment adds to his story for 2025, making him not only a potent bat but also one of MLB’s most reliable run providers.

And while fans think Suzuki was “truly robbed” because of him not making it to the All-Star Game, the 30 YO righty feels “As a DH, looking across the league, there’s a lot of great DHs. Looking at how they’re doing, it really pushes me to feel better. So no [hard] feelings.” And who knows… probably, this free time will only make him better.