Hooks Land Division-Leading 8 All-Stars
June 14, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Hooks placed a division-leading eight players on the 2016 Texas League South All-Star roster, announced Tuesday by league president Tom Kayser.
Shortstop Alex Bregman and outfielders Derek Fisher and Teoscar Hernandez were voted in as starters. Third baseman J.D. Davis made the team as a reserve infielder. The Hooks will also be represented by pitchers Brian Holmes, Brendan McCurry, David Paulino, and Keegan Yuhl.
The 80th Texas League All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday, June 28, at Springfield's Hammons Field.
All-Stars were voted on by club field staffs, radio announcers, and beat writers.
South Squad Starters
First Base - Ronald Guzman, Frisco; Second Base - Franklin Barreto, Midland; Third Base - Matt Chapman, Midland; SHORTSTOP - ALEX BREGMAN, CORPUS CHRISTI; Catcher - Beau Taylor, Midland; Designated Hitter - Nick Torres, San Antonio; Outfield - Ryan Cordell, Frisco; OUTFIELD - DEREK FISHER, CORPUS CHRISTI; OUTFIELD - TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ, CORPUS CHRISTI. Â Â Â Â Â
South Squad Reserves
Catcher - Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Frisco; INFIELDERS - J.D. DAVIS, CORPUS CHRISTI; Wade Kirkland, Midland; Jose Rondon, San Antonio; Outfielder - Preston Beck, Frisco.
South Squad Pitchers
Adam Cimber, San Antonio; BRIAN HOLMES, CORPUS CHRISTI; Jason Jester, San Antonio; BRENDAN McCURRY, CORPUS CHRISTI; Adam Parks, Frisco; DAVID PAULINO, CORPUS CHRISTI; Victor Payano, Frisco; Connor Sadzeck, Frisco; Corey Walter, Midland, KEEGAN YUHL, CORPUS CHRISTI.
North Squad Starters
First Base - Eric Aguilera, Arkansas; Second Base - Willie Calhoun, Tulsa; Third Base - Mauricio Ramos, Northwest Arkansas; Shortstop - Drew Maggi, Tulsa; Catcher - Carson Kelly, Springfield; Designated Hitter - Luke Voit, Springfield; Outfield - Harrison Bader, Springfield; Outfield -- Cal Towey, Arkansas; Outfield - Alex Verdugo, Tulsa.
North Squad Reserves
Catcher - Kyle Farmer, Tulsa; Infielders - Bruce Caldwell, Springfield; Paul DeJong, Springfield; Frank Schwindel, Northwest Arkansas; Outfielder - Jacob Scavuzzo, Tulsa.
North Squad Pitchers
Scott Barlow, Tulsa; Tyler DeLoach, Arkansas; Chase De Jong, Tulsa; Jake Junis, Northwest Arkansas; Jordan Kipper, Arkansas; Mike Mayers, Springfield; Kevin McCarthy, Northwest Arkansas; Alec Mills, Northwest Arkansas; Trevor Oaks, Tulsa; Brock Stewart, Tulsa.
The Midland field staff, led by manager Ryan Christenson, will direct the South Squad, as the RockHounds captured last year's league title. The North Squad is led by Springfield skipper Dann Bilardello and his staff.
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Hooks All-Stars
Alex Bregman (acquired with 2nd overall draft pick, 2015/LSU)
-First in Texas League batting at .313
-His 45 runs lead the circuit; 13 home runs are second
-Tied for the league RBI lead at 42; .411 on-base percentage is tops
Derek Fisher (acquired with 37th overall draft pick, 2014/Virginia)
-His 31 runs are ninth in the league
-11 homers place him fifth among TL players
-38 RBIs are good for fifth as well
Teoscar Hernandez (signed as non-drafted FA, February 2011)
-His 22 stolen bases lead the league; second in runs at 43
-14 doubles tie him for sixth position
-.296 batting average is fourth
J.D. Davis (acquired with 3rd-round draft pick, 2014/Cal State Fullerton
-Tied for third in league doubles with 15
-10 home runs are good for sixth position
-36 RBIs rank him seventh
Brian Holmes (signed as non-drafted FA, September 2009)
-Has posted a1.26 WHIP
-Four wins are good for second on the Corpus Christi staff
-51 strikeouts, 13 walks over 50 2/3 innings
Brendan McCurry (acquired via trade from Oakland, November 2015)
-13 saves lead the league, as do his 26 appearances
-47 strikeouts over 36 innings
-Has walked just eight; 0.89 WHIP
David Paulino (acquired via trade from Detroit, September 2013)
-His 1.73 ERA is second in the league
-11 walks and 60 strikeouts over 52 innings
-Boasts a 0.96 WHIP
Keegan Yuhl (acquired with 35th-round draft pick, 2014/Concordia Irvine)
-Six wins pace the Hooks pitching staff; tied for second in the TL
-His 2.34 ERA is good for fifth in the league
-61 2/3 innings leads Hooks hurlers; has a 1.02 WHIP (sixth TL)
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