Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz opened up about the nerves, excitement, and awe of his first MLB All-Star Game in a candid interview with former teammate and Good Day Atlanta’s Ron Gant during All-Star festivities at Truist Park. “It was the weirdest experience I’ve ever had,” Smoltz recalled of his debut. Smoltz said the nerves intensified when then-National League manager Tommy Lasorda told him he’d pitch second behind Rick Reuschel.