Herrera to Represent RiverHawks in Home Run Derby
July 8, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - RiverHawks All-Star Javier Herrera will be swinging for the fences on Tuesday, around 6:30 p.m., as the slugger will represent the RiverHawks in the 2012 State Farm Home Run Derby at the Corn Crib in Normal, Ill.
Herrera currently sits at seven home runs, which ties him for second on the team.
Assistant Coach Justin Small is expected to be the pitcher for Herrera in the event.
All-Stars with the highest home run totals from each team will participate in the contest. For Evansville and Washington, teams without a position player All-Star, their slots will be filled by All-Stars with the next highest home run total.
Evansville - no hitters selected Florence - Jim Jacquot Gateway - Landon Hernandez Joliet - Abel Nieves Lake Erie - Russell Moldenhauer London - Joash Brodin Normal - Pat Trettel River City - Charlie Lisk Rockford - Javier Herrera Schaumburg - Frank Pfister Southern Illinois - Jake Kaase Traverse City - Jose Vargas Washington - no hitters selected Windy City - Chad Cregar
The Evansville and Washington slots will be taken by Traverse City's Jeff Flagg and Windy City's Chad Maddox.
The first round will consist of 8 outs per batter, with any ball that is not a home run considered an out. The top four batters will advance to the second round, which will also consist of 8 outs. The top two totals of the first and second rounds combined will advance to the finals, which will be five outs.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast on NTA-FM (100.5) Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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