Knights Send Three to All-Star Game
Published on July 2, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - July 2, 2008- The Charlotte Knights will be well represented at the 2008 Triple-A All-Star game in Louisville. Pitcher Jason Childers, first baseman Brad Eldred and second baseman Chris Getz have all been name to the International League All-Star team.
Pitcher Jason Childers, 33, is enjoying one of his best professional seasons in 2008. Childers has a 3-1 record with a 1.59 ERA and 5 saves on the season. He has allowed just 20 hits in 34.0 innings of work in 31 games. The Knights closer has 28 strikeouts and opponents are hitting just .172 against him. In addition to working as a closer, Childers has also worked in long relief and the set-up role. This is Childers first selection as an All-Star at the professional level.
The IL leader in home runs and RBI's will represent the Knights at the Triple-A All-Star game. First baseman Brad Eldred, 27, currently is tied for the IL lead in home runs at 26 and is first in RBI's with 72. Eldred is on pace for career highs in both categories and is closing in on the Charlotte baseball single season home run record of 38. Eldred is also leading the league in slugging percentage (.620) and extra base hits (46). This is his third professional All-Star selection and first IL All-Star selection. Eldred was named to the Carolina League postseason All-Star team in 2004 and the New York Penn League All-Star team in 2002.
Second baseman Chris Getz, 24, will have a busy All-Star weekend. Getz will add the IL All-Star title next to being selected to the Major League Baseball Futures Game. Getz currently sits tied for third in the IL in batting at a .309 mark. Getz leads the Knights in games played (79) and on base percentage (.360). Getz is also second on the team in RBI's (33) and doubles (18). Getz has primarily played second base, but has shown his versatility by playing shortstop and left field as well. This is Getz's second professional All-Star selection and first IL All-Star selection. Getz was named to the Southern League midseason All-Star team in 2007.
The Knights three All-Star representatives is the third most amongst IL teams. This will be the fourth time in team history that the Knights have sent at least three players to the Triple-A All-Star game. The team sent three representatives in 2001 (Joe Crede, Derek Hasselhoff, Aaron Rowand), four in 1989 (Kelly Mann, Derrick May, Laddie Renfroe, Greg Smith) and an IL record six in 2006 (Josh Fields, Jeff Farnsworth, Charlie Haeger, Heath Phillips, Jorge Velandia, Ernie Young).
The 2008 Triple-A All-Star game between the International League and the Pacific Coast League will take place on July 16th at Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, KY. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm EST and the game will be televised on live on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD.
The Charlotte Knights are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For ticket or event information, please contact the Knights front office at (704) 357-8071 or (803) 548-8050 or visit our website at www.charlotteknights.com for more information.
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