CarL1 Wilmington Blue Rocks

James named as postseason All-Star

Published on September 1, 2006 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release


Wilmington, DE --- Wilmington Blue Rocks closer Mike James has been named to the Carolina League year end All-Star Team. James, the only relief pitcher named, leads the league with 24 saves on the season.

James, who was also selected in the mid-season Carolina-California League All-Star Game, is the only Blue Rocks player to be named to the year-end All-Star squad. Through August 31, the right-hander has appeared in 47 games and compiled a record of 2-1 with a 1.85 ERA over 48.2 innings.

James leads the league in saves and is a perfect 24-for-24 in save opportunities. The 25-year-old has also struck out 50 and walked just 19. Drafted in the 28th round by the Red Sox in the 2004 draft, James is in his third professional season as a pitcher.

James is currently tied for second in Blue Rocks franchise history with 24 saves in a single season. Jeff Smith saved 24 games for the Rocks in 1993 and Ryan Braun saved 24 in 2004. Steve Prihoda holds the Blue Rocks single-season record with 25 saves, coming in 1996.

Voting was done by league managers, general managers and media. The complete year-end All-Star Team, with stats through August 30:

W-L ERA Saves
Starting Pitcher Chuck Lofgren, Kinston 16*-5 2.42 0
Relief Pitcher Michael James, Wilmington 2-1 1.85 24*

Avg. HR RBI
Catcher Lou Santangelo, Salem .241 18 57
First Base Chris Kelly, Winston-Salem .241 18 74
Second Base Paco Figueroa, Frederick .282 4 28
Shortstop Brian Bixler, Lynchburg .303 5 33
Third Base Brandon Powell, Potomac .286 14 70
Utility Infield Van Pope, Myrtle Beach .267 15 73
Outfield Carl Loadenthal, Myrtle Beach .317* 5 43
Beau Torbert, Salem .309 5 51
Jordan Brown, Kinston .293 15 87*
Utility Outfield Brian Barton, Kinston .308 13 57
Designated Hitter Jason Fransz, Frederick .45 24* 82

Manager Jim Pankovits, Salem
Trainer Trek Schuler, Frederick

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