Texas League All Star Rosters Announced
Published on June 9, 2014 under Texas League (TL1)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Little Rock - The Arkansas Travelers are proud to announce the rosters for the 2014 Texas League All-Star Game presented by Farm Bureau Insurance. Seven Travelers players headline the North Division squad which will be led by Travs manager Phillip Wellman and his coaching staff. The Texas League's annual showcase will be played for the first time at Dickey-Stephens Park on Tuesday, June 24.
Three Travs position players were chosen as All Star starters including both infielders on the right side; first baseman Brian Hernandez, currently third in the TL with a .319 batting average, and TL hits (70) and doubles (19) leader Alex Yarbrough, who will start at second base.Outfielder Adam Melker was also voted in as an All Star starter.
The Travs starting pitching rotation is represented by Michael Roth (4-4, 2.81 ERA in 10 starts) and Orangel Arenas (5-2, 2.47 ERA in 13 games). David Carpenter (2-0, 1.13 ERA, 3 saves) and Cam Bedrosian (1-0, 7 saves, 1.47 ERA) were chosen as All-Star relievers.
Wellman will lead the North Division team along with Travs pitching coach Pat Rice and batting coach Tom Tornincasa. Athletic trainer Greg Spence and strength and conditioning coach Joe Griffin will also represent the Travs on the North Division All Star coaching staff.
As the coaching staff for the league champion from the previous season, Rich Dauer and the San Antonio Missions coaching staff including pitching coach Jimmy Jones, batting coach Francisco Morales, athletic trainer Daniel Turner and strength and conditioning coach Eric Wood will lead the visiting team from the South Division.
Balloting for the Texas League All Star Game was conducted by votes gathered from managers, coaches, broadcasters and beat writers representing all eight teams.
Ticket prices for the Texas League All Star Game are as follows; Box seats for all ages are $13. Reserved tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children 14-and-under. General admission tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 14-and-under. Any ticket is $1 off with a military ID. No discount coupons or group rates are available for the game. Purchases can be made in person at the Travs box office, over the phone at (501) 664-1555 or online at Travs.com. Online sales are assessed a $1 convenience fee.
See below for the 25-man rosters for the Texas League North All Stars and the Texas League South All Stars. Players who are injured or have been promoted to a higher level will be replaced by players currently on Texas League rosters.
Texas League North Division All Star Team
Position Player Team
First Base Brian Hernandez Arkansas
Second Base Alex Yarbrough Arkansas
Third Base Cheslor Cuthbert NW Arkansas
Shortstop Cristhian Adames Tulsa
Catcher Cody Stanley Springfield
DH Harold Riggins Tulsa
Outfield Brian Humphries Tulsa
Outfield Adam Melker Arkansas
Outfield James Ramsey Springfield
Catcher Reserve Dustin Garneau Tulsa
Infield Reserve Orlando Calixte NW Arkansas
Taylor Featherston Tulsa
Jonathan Rodriguez Springfield
Outfield Reserve Whit Merrifield NW Arkansas
Pitcher Orangel Arenas Arkansas
Pitcher Cam Bedrosian Arkansas
Pitcher Eddie Butler Tulsa
Pitcher David Carpenter Arkansas
Pitcher Joey Donofrio Springfield
Pitcher Jon Gray Tulsa
Pitcher Kyle Hald Springfield
Pitcher Scott Oberg Tulsa
Pitcher Michael Roth Arkansas
Pitcher Andrew Triggs NW Arkansas
Pitcher Daniel Winkler Tulsa
Manager Phillip Wellman Arkansas
Coach Tom Tornincasa Arkansas
Coach Pat Rice Arkansas
Trainer Greg Spence Arkansas
S&C Joe Griffin Arkansas
Texas League South Division All Star Team
Position Player Team
First Base Max Muncy Midland
Second Base Nolan Fontana Corpus Christi
Third Base Ryan Rua Frisco
Shortstop Dusty Coleman Midland
Catcher Austin Hedges San Antonio
DH Matt Duffy Corpus Christi
Outfield Rymer Liriano San Antonio
Outfield Jake Smolinski Frisco
Outfield Josh Whitaker Midland
Catcher Reserve Tomas Telis Frisco
Infield Reserve Anthony Aliotti Midland
Rougned Odor Frisco
Guilder Rodriguez Frisco
Outfield Reserve Preston Tucker Corpus Christi
Pitcher Alec Asher Frisco
Pitcher Johnny Barbato San Antonio
Pitcher Edwar Cabrera Frisco
Pitcher Seth Frankoff Midland
Pitcher Luke Jackson Frisco
Pitcher Phil Klein Frisco
Pitcher Nate Long Midland
Pitcher James Needy San Antonio
Pitcher Adys Portillo San Antonio
Pitcher Andrew Robinson Corpus Christi
Pitcher Thomas Shirley Corpus Christi
Manager Rich Dauer San Antonio
Coach Francisco Morales San Antonio
Coach Jimmy Jones San Antonio
Athletic Trainer Daniel Turner San Antonio
S&C Eric Wood San Antonio
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