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RedHawks' Volquez named to All-Star team

Published on June 29, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Oklahoma RedHawks pitcher Edinson Volquez has been named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team.

The 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game between the Pacific Coast and International Leagues will be played July 12 in Toledo, Ohio. Volquez is the only RedHawk on the current PCL All-Star roster.

Volquez is Texas' No. 1 prospect according to Baseball America. He is 4-5 with a 3.31 ERA in 16 starts for the RedHawks this season. In his last four starts, he is 1-0 with a 0.35 ERA (1 ER/26 IP), 12 walks and 33 strikeouts. He currently leads the PCL in strikeouts with 99.

Volquez's next scheduled start for the RedHawks is Sunday, July 2 at New Orleans.

Former RedHawks Chris Baker (Round Rock), Matt Roney (Sacramento) and Chad Allen (Omaha) were also named to the PCL All-Star team Thursday. Former RedHawk Ryan Ludwick (Toledo) was named to the IL All-Star team Wednesday.

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