Four Storm Chasers Named to PCL All-Star Team
Published on June 28, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Storm Chasers will send four of the Pacific Coast League's brightest stars to Buffalo, New York for the 25th annual Triple-A All-Star Game presented by The New Era Cap Company and The Buffalo News, which is to be played on Wednesday, July 11 at Coca-Cola Field. The PCL announced on Thursday that outfielder/third baseman Wil Myers, left-handed reliever Tommy Hottovy, first baseman Clint Robinson and left-handed starter Ryan Verdugo will be a part of the PCL's squad that will take on the International League All-Stars. Omaha is tied with Reno and Albuquerque with the most players from one team participating on the PCL squad with four each.
Myers, the number 19th ranked prospect in all of baseball according to MLB.com, did not make his Triple-A debut until May 16 and earned the promotion to Omaha after hitting .343 with 13 home runs and 30 RBI in 35 games at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In 40 games with the Storm Chasers, Myers has not skipped a beat and has hit .309 with 12 round-trippers and 35 RBI.
Hottovy, a native of Kansas City, MO, has appeared in 20 games for Omaha with a record of 2-0 and has posted a sterling 1.69 ERA. The crafty left-hander has saved seven games for the Chasers and held opposing hitters to a .177 batting average.
This season will mark the second consecutive Triple-A All-Star nod that Robinson has received. The 6'5", 240 pound first baseman has been a key cog in a powerful Omaha offense with his .313 average. He has hammered 10 home runs in 71 games and knocked in 44 runs.
Verdugo, one of the Storm Chasers' most consistent starting pitchers, has racked up a record of 5-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 14 starts this season. His ERA is the lowest among left-handed starters in the PCL and his swing-and-miss type of stuff has held opposing batters to a league low .212 average.
The entire All-Star celebration marks the 25th anniversary of the first Triple-A All-Star Game held in Buffalo in 1988.
For information on how to watch the Omaha Storm Chasers and their four Pacific Coast League All-Stars, call the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100 or visit www.omahastormchasers.com.
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