MWL1 Dayton Dragons

MWL Home Run Derby to Feature Pro Sluggers, Local Little Leaguers

Published on June 12, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


DAYTON, OHIO - The Dayton Dragons announced today that the Midwest League All-Star Game festivities at Fifth Third Field on June 18 will feature a Home Run Derby beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will include four of the top home run hitters in the Midwest League this season and two local little leaguers from the Miami Valley.

This year's Midwest League Home Run Derby is a team contest between groups representing the Eastern Division and Western Division. The teams will consist of two Midwest League All Stars and one local little leaguer.

The derby will feature two rounds (10 outs in the first round per player; 5 outs in the second round per player). The team with the most home runs at the end of the second round will be crowned the team champion. The individual with the most home runs will also be recognized and receive an award. Temporary fencing will be placed in the outfield to serve as the home run wall for the little leaguers joining each team.

"We're very excited about all of the festivities surrounding the Midwest League All-Star Game, but especially about our local ties in the home run derby," Robert Murphy, Dayton Dragons Team President said. "It's going to be quite a moment when these two area little leaguers step up to the plate for their team with all of the support of these professional baseball players around them."

Eastern Division Derby Participants:

Jesse Winker, Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds affiliate). Winker, 19, has belted eight home runs for the Dragons this season while batting .299. He has ranked among the top five in the league in slugging percentage and on-base percentage for most of the past several weeks. Winker is a native of Orlando, Florida and was drafted and signed out of Olympia High School.

Brandon Drury, South Bend Silver Hawks (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate). Drury leads the Eastern Division in home runs with 10 and is hitting .320. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves out of Grants Pass (Ore.) High School before being acquired in a trade by the Diamondbacks organization.

Ethan Tedder, Dayton little leaguer. Age: 11. Team: Beavercreek Sox. Height: 5'2". Weight: 110lbs. In addition to over-the-fence home runs, Ethan notched a pair of inside-the-park home runs during a recent tournament game.

Western Division Derby Participants:

Rock Shoulders, Kane County Cougars (Chicago Cubs affiliate). Shoulders, 21, is tied for the Midwest League lead in home runs with 12 while batting .259. He is a product of Manatee-Sarasota (Fla.) Community College and a native of Tampa, Florida.

Renato Nunez, Beloit Snappers (Oakland Athletics affiliate). Nunez, 19, has drilled 12 home runs this season to tie for the league lead while batting .281. He is a native of Venezuela.

Devin Dudley, Dayton little leaguer. Age: 12. Team: Gem City Throwbacks. Height: 5'7". Weight: 160 lbs. Devin once hit three home runs in the same game during his career.

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