Sisco Selected for MLB Futures Game
June 28, 2016 - Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release
BOWIE, Md. - Baysox catcher Chance Sisco has been chosen to participate in the 2016 Sirius/XM All-Star Futures Game at Petco Park in San Diego Sunday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Sisco will represent the Baltimore Orioles as a member of the U.S. Roster.
Currently rated the #3 prospect in the Orioles organization by MLBPipeline.com, Sisco was the Orioles second round selection in the 2013 draft out of Santiago High School in Corona, Ca. Sisco opened the 2016 season with the Baysox and currently ranks second in the Eastern League with a .401 on-base percentage and fourth in the league with a .309 batting average through 62 games. The catcher has recorded 16 doubles and 23 RBI on the season while walking and striking out 33 times each over 217 at-bats. In 50 games behind the plate, Sisco has thrown out nearly 30 percent of attempted base stealers (23-of-77).
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with MLB.com, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25 players currently on each team. The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which is now in its 18th year, features the top Minor League prospects competing in a contest as part of All-Star Sunday.
The 2016 Bowie Baysox season is presented by Money One Federal Credit Union. The Baysox 2016 season is underway. Don't miss a minute of the action as the Baysox defend their 2015 Eastern League Championship. Single game tickets are now on sale at www.baysox.com.
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