Gaston explained that he was forced by Major League Baseball rules to name at least one Oakland player to the All - Star team .
Both players were hitting . 300 , but Hoiles had 18 home runs compared to Steinbach 's seven .
Gaston explained that Hoiles was forced by Major League Baseball rules to name at least one Oakland player to the All - Star team .
Both players were hitting . 300 , but Hoiles had 18 home runs compared to Steinbach 's seven .