NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Dean Green and Brennan Smith Selected to 2011 All-Star Game

Published on August 9, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH, CT - The Connecticut Tigers are proud to announce that first baseman/designated hitter Dean Green and starting pitcher Brennan Smith have been chosen to represent the Tigers in the 2011 New York-Penn League All-Star Game on Tuesday, August 16 at LeLacheur Park, home of the Lowell Spinners.

Green is hitting .357 on the season, with four home runs and 24 RBI, as this story hits the press. His batting average has been in the top ten of the league over the past month and Green currently sits with the second best average in the league.

Green was named the Detroit Tigers Minor League Player of the Month for July, as he hit .350 with five doubles, a triple, three homers and 16 RBI during the month.

Smith, despite having just one win all season, has been dominant on the mound for the Tigers. His 2.38 ERA currently ranks fifth best in the league, while he has thrown one of the five complete games in the league this season. Smith has thrown 53.0 innings, which is fourth most in the league. He has just 13 walks, compared to 44 strikeouts on the year.

"Road Voice of the Tigers" Justin Sheinis will be broadcasting the game live on 13010 WICH, radio home of the Tigers, while it can also be picked up internationally via cttigers.com.

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