Andruw Jones had a decent understanding of the pitchers he'd face during his first All-Star Series.

Some of them he'd seen at the 2013 World Baseball Classic in the spring, while he came across others during the interleague season.

So the first-time NPB All-Star, who just happens to also be a five-time MLB All-Star, was prepared to see Central League hurlers try to get him out with the best stuff in their arsenals.