San Jose Giants' Phil Bickford Named to USA Squad for All-Star Futures Game
June 30, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
San Jose, CA - San Jose Giants right-handed starting pitcher Phil Bickford was named to the USA Squad for the 18th annual All-Star Futures Game which will take place on Sunday, July 10 at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres. Called up to the Class A Advanced level after 11 starts in Low A, Bickford owns a 2.54 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 71.0 innings pitched this season with the Augusta Green Jackets and San Jose Giants.
The San Francisco Giants first round pick in the 2015 draft, Bickford is in his first full professional season. In his first start with San Jose on June 19, Bickford struck out a career-high 13 batters over six innings in the Giants 5-3 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Prior to the season, he was named the number three prospect in the San Francisco Giants organization by Baseball America. Two players in the San Francisco Giants organization were selected to the Futures Game in Bickford who will play on the United States team, while former San Jose Giant and LHP Adalberto Mejia will compete for the World team.
The San Jose Giants will embark on a quick four game road trip against the Visalia Rawhide, before returning home for a special Independence Day homestand beginning Monday, July 4. The seven-game homestand will feature exciting promotions including a Stars and Stripes Jersey Auction on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5, as well as First Responders' Night on Friday, July 8. Throughout the season, San Jose Giants tickets can be purchased online at sjgiants.com, at the Municipal Stadium box office, or by calling 408.297.1435.
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