NECBL Announces 2015 All-Star Game Fan Vote, Roster Unveil Details
July 10, 2015 - New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) News Release
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) is excited to announce two new additions to the 2015 All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Sanford Mainers at historic Goodall Park on Sunday, July 19.
For the first time ever, the league will unveil the All-Star Game rosters via social media. Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, the NECBL Twitter account - @TheNECBL - will tweet the selections to the league's Midsummer Classic position-by-position, first for the North Team followed by the South. Fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #NECBL15 to join the conversation as the rosters roll out. The rosters will also be posted on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/NECBL) before a formal press release follows.
Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one Coach's Selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.
And finally, for the first time in league history, the NECBL fan base will have the final say by means of the inaugural NECBL All-Star Game Fan Vote! Beginning on Sunday (July 12) at midnight, fans may cast their vote for the final addition to the 2015 NECBL All-Star Game at VOTE15.necbl.com. Each team will nominate a player for a total of 12 nominees, and the top vote-getter - regardless of the division - will join the remaining All-Stars for next Sunday's affair.
Voting will end at midnight Thursday, with a formal announcement to announce the winner slated for Thursday morning.
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