San Jose Giants Pitcher Jack Snodgrass Named to the 2012 California League All-Star Team
Published on June 11, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
SAN JOSE, CA- San Jose Giants pitcher Jack Snodgrass has been named to the 2012 California League All-Star Team and will take part in the All-Star Game against the Carolina League All-Stars on June 19 in Winston-Salem. 27 players total from the California League were named to the All-Star squad. Previous San Jose All-Stars include Pablo Sandoval, Buster Posey, Gary Brown, Brandon Belt and Russ Ortiz.
Snodgrass has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the California League during the first half of the season. Selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 27th round of last year's draft, he boasts a 6-2 record with a 2.89 ERA in 12 starts. Over 71 2/3 innings the left-hander has 50 strikeouts, while only issuing 19 walks. Snodgrass, who has allowed two runs or fewer in eight out of his 12 starts, currently ranks tied for third in the league in wins and sixth in ERA. Earlier this season, he enjoyed a streak of 24 consecutive scoreless innings stretching over five starts.
"It is a great accomplishment for Jack to make the All-Star team", said Andy Skeels, Manager of the San Jose Giants. "He has been a strong contributor to our ballclub and it is an honor for him to be chosen from amongst the top prospects in the California League."
The 2012 All-Star game will be the 16th contest between the California and Carolina Leagues. The California League has won the last three contests between the two All-Star squads as the all-time series record stands at 6-6-2. This year's event will be hosted by the Winston-Salem Dash on Tuesday, June 19. Fans looking to attend the All-Star festivities can click here for more details.
The San Jose Giants are on a quick three game road trip in Inland Empire before they finish their first half schedule June 14-16 at home against the Modesto Nuts. For more information on tickets visit sjgiants.com or call (408) 297-1435.
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