Alvaro Ramirez Named Post-Season All-Star
Published on September 1, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are proud to announce that centerfielder Alvaro Ramirez has been named to the Frontier League Post-Season All-Star Team. Following a three road trip, the CornBelters will be back at home for the final home stand of the season, beginning Friday, September 2 (Larry Gatlin Concert / Cram the Crib / CEFCU Fireworks Friday / Silent Auction Benefiting Jared Poppe).The 25-year-old spent the 2010 season with the Peoria Chiefs and Boise Hawks, both affiliates of the Chicago Cubs. Ramirez, hailing from the Dominican Republic, boasts a .332 batting average, ranking him among the top five in the Frontier League at this point. He has also contributed 43 RBI, 2 home runs, 24 doubles, and 23 stolen bases so far this season.
Field manager Hal Lanier said, "Alvaro has been a very solid player for the CornBelters since he joined our club. We, the coaching staff, are extremely happy for him. He is a player that has brought a lot of energy to our ball club and is deserving of his selection to the Post-Season All-Star Team. He has been one of the best leadoff hitters in the Frontier League. We, the CornBelters, thank Alvaro for his contribution to our organization."
"We congratulate Alvaro on this achievement. He has been a phenomenal asset to our team and we sincerely thank him for all his hard work this year," said CornBelters General Manager Steve Malliet.
THE NIBLET: The CornBelters will finish up the 2011 season with three remaining home games beginning Friday, September 2. For more information on daily promotions, visit http://normalbaseball.com/schedule/promotions/.
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- Grizzlies Sweep Away Freedom: Win Fourth in a Row - Gateway Grizzlies
- CornBelters explode for final road win - Normal CornBelters
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- Wild Things Hold on to Beat Lake Erie 1-0 - Washington Wild Things
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- Beach Bums Ready for Regular Season Finale - Traverse City Beach Bums
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- The H-All Star; J.T. Does It Again - Traverse City Beach Bums
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- Labor Day Weekend Tournament Starts Saturday - Rockford RiverHawks
- CornBelters Final Home Stand of the Season September 2-4 - Normal CornBelters
- Bums Split Doubleheader with RiverHawks - Traverse City Beach Bums
- RiverHawks split doubleheader - Rockford RiverHawks
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