Mud Hens Hessman and Carrera Named to IL All-Star Team
Published on July 2, 2014 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
TOLEDO, OH - Toledo Mud Hens third baseman Mike Hessman and outfielder Ezequiel Carrera were named to the Triple-A All-Star game, the International League announced Wednesday.
This marks the fourth All-Star selection for Hessman, tying a record held by Lee Stevens, Joe Thurston, and Todd Williams. Hessman hit .258 with 15 home runs and 33 RBI at the time of his selection, and Monday he became in International League's all-time home run hitter with 259 blasts. His 15 home runs this season are tied for second in the International League. He was selected to the All-Star game in 2006-07 with Toledo and in 2012 with Oklahoma City.
Carrera is 10th in the International League with a .307 batting average, while also hitting four home runs and 27 RBI. His 33 stolen bases lead the league 13, at the time of the selection.
Hessman will start the game at third base, while Carrera will start at one of the three outfield positions.
Toledo native AJ Achter was also named to the International League roster. He was elected to represent the Rochester Red Wings as one of two relief pitchers in the All-Star Game.
The contest between the International League and the Pacific Coast League, which will be held at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, will take place on July 16 in Durham, NC. The contest will be broadcast on MLB Network and 1230 WCWA.
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