Oscar Marin Named All-Star Coach
Published on September 1, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
Hickory, NC - Eric Krupa, President of the South Atlantic League, has announced the selection of the 2015 Annual All-Star Team, with Hickory Crawdads pitching coach Oscar Marin selected as the best Coach in the SAL. Marin, 32, has been at the helm of one of the best pitching staffs in franchise history this year, which led the way to the 'Dads winning the first half Northern Division Championship. Crawdads pitchers currently rank 2nd in the SAL in ERA (3.16), while placing 1st in WHIP (1.21), 2nd in hits allowed (1,052), 2nd in earned runs (407), and 4th in strikeouts (1,036). Marin's staff is also comprised of several of the best pitchers in the league, including Ariel Jurado (12-0, 2.34 ERA), Collin Wiles (11-3, 2.92 ERA), and Yohander Mendez (3-2, 1.86 ERA). The All-Star Team was voted on by the 14 SAL team's Field Managers, General Managers, Sports Writers and Broadcasters, for a total of 56 votes. Unlike the midseason All-Star team, both the Northern and Southern Divisions are combined on to one list for the Annual All-Star Team.
2015 South Atlantic League All-Star Team
Manager Jose Leger Savannah
Coach Oscar Marin Hickory
RH Pitcher Yeudy Garcia West Virginia
LH Pitcher Mark Reyes Augusta
Relief Pitcher Josh Michalec Asheville
Catcher Arturo Rodriguez Greensboro
First Baseman Jose Marmolejos-Diaz Hagerstown
Second Baseman Yoan Moncada Greenville
Shortstop Ozhaino Albies Rome
Third Baseman Shane Hoelscher Asheville
Utility Infielder Luis Guillorme Savannah
Outfielder Wuilmer Becerra Savannah
Outfielder Herlis Rodriguez Lakewood
Outfielder Michael Suchy West Virginia
Utility Outfielder Omar Carrizales Asheville
Designated Hitter K.J. Woods Greensboro
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Most Outstanding Pitcher Yeudy Garcia West Virginia
Most Outstanding MLB Prospect Yoan Moncada Greenville
Most Valuable Player Luis Guillorme Savannah
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