Pensacola Player Named Starting All-Star

Published on July 9, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release


PENSACOLA, FL- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball named Pensacola's Antoin Gray as the starting second baseman for the South Division in the 2009 All-Star Game. Held at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, TX, the Tuesday, July 21 All-Star Game features the best talent in both divisions of the league. For Antoin Gray, the All-Star selection is another highlight in a superior 2009 season.

Gray currently leads the Pelicans in RBI; his 44 rank third in the league. Batting .311, the 28 year old is tied for the team-lead with 12 doubles. He's hit five homeruns and is slugging .439, both ranking second on the Pelicans. In his last five games, Gray is hitting .375 with five RBI.

Gray came to the Pelicans from the Winnipeg Goldeyes as part of a three-team, six-player trade on May 6. Originally selected by the Chicago White Sox in round 25 of the 2003 draft, Gray played three years for the organization, ultimately reaching double-A Birmingham in 2005.

A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Antoin Gray has played independent ball the last four seasons. His best year was 2006, playing for both North Shore and Rio Grande: on the season he had a .304 average with 23 doubles, 22 homeruns, 88 RBI, 83 runs scored, and 10 steals.

Antoin Gray is currently part of a Pelicans club that stands in first place atop the American Association South Division. Currently on a six-game winning streak, the Penascola Pelicans will face the El Paso Diablos in Pensacola tonight, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Central Time.

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