Machado Named All-Star Shortstop
September 1, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
Toledo Mud Hens Shortstop Dixon Machado
(Toledo Mud Hens)
TOLEDO, OH - The International League has named Toledo Mud Hens shortstop Dixon Machado to the 2015 Postseason All-Star Team. The 23-year-old becomes the first Mud Hens shortstop on the Postseason All-Star Team since Brent Dlugach in 2009. Machado was also a mid-season All-Star.
The All-Star Team and Award Winners are selected by the circuit managers, coaches, media, and club representatives.
The 2015 IL Most Valuable Player is the League's leading hitter, Buffalo's Matt Hague. The League's ERA leader, Charlotte's Erik Johnson has been elected as the IL's Most Valuable Pitcher. The Rookie of the Year is outfielder Ben Gamel, leadoff hitter for North Division-leading Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rounding out the group of special award winners is Manager of the Year Ron Johnson, who has Norfolk on the verge of its first playoff appearance in a decade.
2015 International League All-Star Team
Catcher: Elias Diaz, Indianapolis Indians
First Baseman: Reynaldo Rodriguez, Rochester Red Wings
Second Baseman: James Beresford, Rochester Red Wings
Shortstop: Dixon Machado, Toledo Mud Hens
Third Baseman: Matt Hague, Buffalo Bison
Outfielders: Dariel Alvarez, Norfolk Tides
Brian Bogusevic, Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Ben Gamel, Scranton/WB Railriders
Designated Hitter: Jesus Aguilar, Columbus Clippers
Utility Player: Taylor Motter, Durham Bulls
Starting Pitcher: Erik Johnson, Charlotte Knights
Relief Pitcher: Oliver, Drake, Norfolk Tides
The Mud Hens play their final three home games of the 2015 season, tonight, tomorrow and Thursday. Fans are invited to Run the Bases on Wednesday immediately following the game and you won't want to miss the final postgame fireworks show on Thursday. For tickets call 419-725-HENS or visit www.mudhens.com.
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