2009 League All-Stars Starters Announced
Published on July 9, 2009 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
DURHAM, NC - The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball announced today the starters for the 2009 All-Star Game. The game will be held on Tuesday, July 21st in Grand Prairie, TX and feature the North Division All-Stars against the South Division All-Stars. The starting lineup was determined by the league's 10 field managers and media personnel. The reserves and pitchers will be selected later this week by South Division All-Star manager Pete Incaviglia and North Division All-Star manager Steve Shirley.
NORTH DIVISION ALL-STAR STARTERS [Stats through July 8th]
(Manager: Steve Shirley, Sioux Falls Canaries)
1B: Phil Hawke, Lincoln Saltdogs - Hitting .326 with 7 HR, 30 RBI, 58 hits, .453 on-base percentage.
2B: Joe Anthonsen, Sioux Falls Canaries - Hitting .287 with 35 runs scored, 51 hits, 18 RBI.
SS: Josh Horn, Wichita Wingnuts - Hitting .335 with 35 runs scored, 61 hits, 13 stolen bases.
3B: Trevor Lawhorn, Sioux Falls Canaries - Hitting .296 with 25 runs scored, 58 hits, 14 doubles.
C: Joe Muich, Wichita Wingnuts - Hitting .286 with 22 RBI, 44 hits, 20 runs scored.
DH: Kelly Hunt, Wichita Wingnuts - Hitting .275 with 10 HR, 40 RBI, 16 doubles, .515 slugging percentage.
OF: Josh Burrus, Lincoln Saltdogs - Hitting .314 with 61 hits, 10 HR, 23 stolen bases, .557 slugging percentage.
OF: Cory Harris, Sioux Falls Canaries - Hitting .337 with 6 HR, 38 RBI, 64 hits.
OF: Greg Porter, Wichita Wingnuts - Hitting .381 with 75 hits, 39 RBI, .594 slugging percentage, .477 on-base percentage.
SOUTH DIVISION ALL-STAR STARTERS [Stats through July 8th]
(Manager: Pete Incaviglia, Grand Prairie AirHogs)
1B: John Allen, Fort Worth Cats - Hitting .352 with 38 RBI, 70 hits, 14 doubles, 33 runs scored.
2B: Antoin Gray, Pensacola Pelicans - Hitting .311 with 66 hits, 44 RBI, 12 doubles.
SS: Cameron Blair, Fort Worth Cats - Hitting .295 with 52 hits, 33 runs scored, 2 triples.
3B: Cesar Nicolas, Grand Prairie AirHogs - Hitting .347 with 51 RBI, 16 doubles, 40 runs scored, .452 on-base percentage
C: Kelley Gulledge, Fort Worth Cats - Hitting .278 with 6 HR, 26 RBI, 11 doubles, 44 hits.
DH: Pat O'Sullivan, Fort Worth Cats - Hitting .353, with 12 HR, 46 RBI, 71 Hits, .572 slugging percentage
OF: Kennard Bibbs, El Paso Diablos - Hitting .330 with 68 hits, 40 runs scored, 19 stolen bases.
OF: Brian Fryer, Fort Worth Cats - Hitting .306 with 68 hits, 21 stolen bases, 33 runs scored.
OF: Aaron Garza, Grand Prairie AirHogs - Hitting .305 with 65 hits, 15 doubles, 24 stolen bases, 44 runs scored.
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