SAL1 Rome Emperors

2015 South Atlantic League All Stars Announced

June 9, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA-Eric Krupa, president of the South Atlantic League, has announced the rosters for the 56th Annual SAL All-Star Game, scheduled to be played on June 23rd at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina, home of the Asheville Tourists. Both the southern and northern division all-star teams will be represented by 26 players selected by the votes of the team's managers and coaching staffs, local media and front office executives.

Representing the Rome Braves will be outfielder Joseph Daris, infielder Ozzie Albies, and pitcher Kyle Kinman. Daris is currently hitting .294 with 21 RBI and leads the league with seven triples. Left handed pitcher Kinman is 1-0 with a 1.37 ERA and has eight saves to lead the team. Switch hitting infielder Ozzie Albies is hitting .317 to lead the team (4th SAL), and is first in the league with 71 hits.

"This is a great reward for our players," says Rome General Manger Michael Dunn. "We are happy to represent Rome and Northwest Georgia in this season's All Star Game in Asheville." says Rome Braves General Manager Michael Dunn.

McCormick Field will be hosting its third SAL All-Star Game. The first time was in 1977, when the Southern Division beat the Northern Division 8-3. The second time, in 1996, the Northern Division beat the Southern Division 4-3. The annual SAL All-Star Game dates to 1960, when the All-Stars defeated the Salisbury club, 6-2, in Newton, NC.

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