Adolfo Gonzalez Named Southern League Postseason All-Star
August 29, 2008 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
Jacksonville, FL - Suns utility infielder Adolfo Gonzalez was named to the Southern League postseason All-Star team, the Southern League announced Thursday.
Gonzalez, 23, is from Caracas, Venezuela, and is in his first full-season in Double-A. He signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in 2002 and spent 14 games with Jacksonville during the 2005 season. As the Suns' primary utility man, Gonzalez has played all across the infield, spending 14 games at first base, 27 games at second base, 30 games at third base and three at shortstop. On the season, he is batting .300 with one home run and 19 RBI in 90 games. He has also pitched seven relief outings for the Suns, going 0-2 in six innings with one walk and one strikeout.
The Postseason All-Star Team is voted upon by Southern League field managers, radio broadcasters and print media. The full All-Star Team roster is as follows:
Catcher Angel Salome Huntsville
First Base Gaby Sanchez Carolina
Second Base Chris Coghlan Carolina
Third Base Mat Gamel Huntsville
Shortstop Alcides Escobar Huntsville
Outfield Michael Brantley Huntsville
Outfield Doug Deeds Tennessee
Outfield John Raynor Carolina
Outfield Mike Wilson West Tenn
Designated Hitter Jake Fox Tennessee
Utility Man Adolfo Gonzalez Jacksonville
Best Hustler Nate Spears Tennessee
Righthanded Pitcher Todd Redmond Mississippi
Lefthanded Pitcher David Price Montgomery
Relief Pitcher Jon Link Birmingham
The Jacksonville Suns finish the 2008 season on the road against the defending Southern League Champion Montgomery Biscuits through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. You can catch all the action live on WFXJ AM930 The Fox or online at www.jaxsuns.com.
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