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Sacramento River Cats Outfielder Miller Named to Topps Triple-A All-Star Team

Published on November 8, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., November 8, 2011 - Sacramento River Cats outfielder Jai Miller, who became only the third player in franchise history to hit 30 or more home runs in a season, is among the nine players selected to the Topps Triple-A All-Star Team. The best performances in all Minor League Baseball classifications are again being honored by the Topps Company of New York, N.Y., in conjunction with Minor League Baseball.

Miller (26) of Selma, Ala., led Triple-A outfielders in slugging percentage (.588). The center fielder's 32 homers were second best in Triple-A and his .956 on-base-plus-slugging percentage ranked third among Triple-A outfielders. Miller's 12 homers in July matched a River Cats record for homers in a month. He earned Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors for the week of April 18-24.

Here are the other members of the Topps Triple-A All-Star Team:

Bryan LaHair (29) of Surprise, Ariz., captured the Joe Bauman Award for leading MiLB with 38 regular season homers. The Iowa Cubs first baseman and PCL Most Valuable Player also topped MiLB with a .664 slugging percentage and a 1.070 OPS. ... Johnny Giavotella (24) of Harahan, La., led Triple-A second baseman with a .338 average, 34 doubles, .390 on-base percentage and a .481 slugging percentage. His 158 hits with the Omaha Storm Chasers tied for the classification lead among those at his position. ... Gil Velazquez (32) of Las Vegas, Nev., paced classification shortstops with a .328 average and 78 runs. He had eight homers, 25 doubles, and 17 stolen bases with the Salt Lake Bees. After going hitless in his first game, Velazquez put together an 18-game hit streak. He also had hit streaks stretching nine and 11 games. ... Russ Canzler (25) of Hazleton, Pa., led International League hitters with 40 doubles, 62 extra-base hits and a .530 slugging percentage. The Durham Bulls third baseman also ranked in the top five in his league in average (.314), walks (67), hits (154), on-base percentage (.401), runs (78) and RBIs (83) in winning IL MVP honors. ... Devin Mesoraco (23) of Lakeland, Fla., led Triple-A catchers with a .289 average, 36 doubles and 71 runs batted in. His slugging percentage (.484) and OPS (.855) with the Louisville Bats were best among IL backstops. ... Collin Cowgill (25) of Lexington, Ky., ranked second in the classification with a .354 average and third with a .430 on-base percentage. The Reno Aces outfielder was also among the PCL leaders in slugging (.554) and OPS (.984). ... Alejandro De Aza (27) La Romana, D.R., led the IL with a .322 average. The Charlotte Knights outfielder finished among the circuit's best in OPS (.871), on-base percentage (.378), stolen bases (22), slugging (.494) and triples (5). ... Julio Teheran (20) of Cartagena, Columbia, led Triple-A with 15 wins. The Gwinnett Braves right-hander tied for second in the classification with his 2.55 ERA and .232 average against in earning IL Most Valuable Pitcher and Rookie of the Year honors.

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The River Cats begin their 2012 home schedule on April 13, when they host their Interstate 80 rivals, the Reno Aces (Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) at Raley Field. To purchase 2012 River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans and group outings, call the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). In their first 12 seasons, the River Cats have won two Triple-A championships, four Pacific Coast League championships and 10 South Division championships. No other major American sports team has won 10 division titles in that time span.

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