Stars, Brewers Extend P.D.C. Through 2010

Published on September 17, 2008 under Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release


Today the Huntsville Stars announced a new two-year extension of their Player Development Contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. The extension ensures that the Stars will be the Brewers' Double-A affiliate through 2010.

The Stars and the Brewers have been affiliated since 1999. During that span, the Brewers have sent more than 75 future Major Leaguers through Huntsville. That list includes 2007 National League Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Ben Sheets, J.J. Hardy, and 14 other members of the Brewers' current active roster.

The Brewers are currently 1/2 game back in the race for National League Wild Card, and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since winning the American League pennant in 1982. Since becoming the Brewers' Double-A squad Huntsville has been no stranger to the playoffs.

Since 1999, the Stars have appeared in Southern League Championship Series in 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2007. The Stars were named Southern League co-Champions in 2001 with the Jacksonville Suns.

In 2008 the Stars' posted one of the most impressive offensive seasons ever in Huntsville. Catcher Angel Salome set a new franchise record with a .360 batting average, and become only the second Star to ever win the batting title. Shortstop Alcides Escobar also set a single-season record for the most hits by a Star. Both previous records were set when the Stars were affiliated with the Oakland Athletics.

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