Mesoraco & Cozart Named 2011 IL All-Stars
Published on August 30, 2011 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
Today the International League announced that shortstop Zack Cozart and catcher Devin Mesoraco were named to the 2011 International League Post-Season All-Star Team.
Louisville shortstop Zack Cozart played his last game in the IL on July 6, but he did enough in his 77 games with the Bats to earn a slot on the Postseason All-Star Team. Cozart hit .310 with 26 doubles, 7 round trippers, 32 RBI and 9 steals before earning a promotion to Cincinnati. The 26-year-old hit .324 for the Reds in 11 games before an elbow injury prematurely ended his season. The last Louisville shortstop on the IL Postseason All-Star Team was Chris Sexton in 2000.
This year's All-Star catcher is Devin Mesoraco of Louisville. The former 1st round draft pick is hitting .289 with 15 homers and 71 RBI in his first full season at the Triple-A level. The 23-year-old has pounded out 36 doubles (T-3rd in the IL) and has 53 extra-base hits (T-4th). In July he played in both the MLB Futures Game and the Triple-A All-Star Game. Before Mesoraco, Ryan Hanigan in 2008 was the last Bats catcher to make the IL Postseason All-Star Team.
Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights * August 30, 31, September 4, 5, 2011
Tuesday, August 30 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 pm
* Dog Day at the Park - $6 admission for humans and $3 admission for dogs. All proceeds from dog tickets benefit the KY Humane Society.
* $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products
* Post-Game KRAFT Singles Kids Run to 1st Base - following the game, children will be allowed to run to first base.
Wednesday, August 31 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 pm
* Sun Tan City Ladies Night - Half-priced field reserved tickets for all ladies 13-and-older.
Sunday, September 4 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 6:05 pm
* Kids Inflatable FunZone - Kid's Inflatable Play Area will be set up in the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
* Fan Appreciation Day - $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products
* Post-Game performance by The Anton Brothers - sponsored by BB&T
* Post-Game Fireworks - sponsored by LG&E
Monday, September 5 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 1:05 pm
* Fan Appreciation Day - $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products
* Pre-Game Honoring of North Oldham Little League Team
* World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Wood" Williams to be honored on field pre-game
* Meijer Baseball Bingo
* Post-Game Kids Run The Bases
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