2018 Southern League All-Star Game: South Division Roster Named
Published on June 6, 2018 under Southern League (SL1) News Release
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce the South Division roster for the 2018 Southern League All-Star Game. This year's contest is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19 at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Votes were collected from field managers, general managers, and radio broadcasters for all 10 Southern League clubs. All players on Southern League rosters as of May 30 were eligible in the voting process.
The 2018 South Division All-Star team is listed by position alphabetically below:
C Michael Barash Mobile
P Zack Brown Biloxi C Rodrigo Vigil Jacksonville
P Griffin Canning Mobile 1B Jake Gatewood Biloxi
P Nate Griep Biloxi 2B Shed Long Pensacola
P Thomas Jankins Biloxi 3B Taylor Ward Mobile
P Pablo Lopez Jacksonville SS Jake Hager Biloxi
P Keury Mella Pensacola OF Aristides Aquino Pensacola
P Nick Neidert Jacksonville OF Zach Gibbons Mobile
P Jon Olczak Biloxi OF Monte Harrison Jacksonville
P Jose Quijada Jacksonville OF Corey Ray Biloxi
P Nick Ramirez Biloxi OF Troy Stokes Jr. Biloxi
P Touki Toussaint Mississippi DH Eric Jagielo Jacksonville
P Jacob Webb Mississippi INF Tyler Marlette Mississippi
Roster Subject to Change
Also named to the initial South Division roster but unable to participate is Michael Reed (MIS).
This initial roster is subject to change and will be updated as player transactions occur due to promotion, trade, or injury. The North Division starting lineup will be announced tomorrow, June 7. The South Division starters will follow on Friday, June 8.
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