EL1 Trenton Thunder

Thunder Send Three To All-Star Game

July 2, 2007 - Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ)- Trenton pitchers Alan Horne, Jeff Marquez and outfielder Matt Carson were named to play for the Northern Division All-Stars at the Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 11th. The mid-summer classic will be played at Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich, CT.

Horne, the #16 rated prospect in the New York Yankees Minor League System according to Baseball America, has a 8-3 record with a 2.31 ERA in 16 starts for the Thunder. He has 106 strikeouts in 93.2 IP with just 26 walks. Horne is tied for second in the Eastern League in wins and is second in strikeouts and ERA. He has won three of his last four starts, and five of his last six decisions. Horne is a product of the University of Florida, and helped the Gators to the College World Series in 2005. He was selected by the Yankees in the 11th round of the 2005 draft.

Marquez has an 8-5 record with a 3.29 ERA in 16 starts for Trenton, including one complete game. He is tied for second in the Eastern League in wins and is also eighth in the league in ERA. Marquez has excelled on the road posting a 6-2 record away from Waterfront Park with a 3.02 ERA. This season he has struck out 55 and walked only 28 in 93 IP. Marquez is the #12 rated prospect in the New York Yankees Minor League System according to Baseball America. He was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2004 draft. Marquez played his college baseball at Sacramento Community College (CA).

Carson has a .265 BA with 10 home runs and 46 RBI in 76 games for the Thunder, including eight stolen bases in eight attempts. He has compiled a .309 BA in 39 home games with seven of his 10 home runs at Waterfront Park. Carson had a .319 BA in April and leads the Thunder in runs scored (45) and RBI. He was selected by the Yankees in the fifth round of the 2002 draft. He starred at BYU leading the Cougars to the 2001 NCAA Tournament and was named 1st Team All-Mountain West as a Sophomore and Junior.

Akron (6) has the most representatives of any team in the Eastern League.

Trenton plays game three of a four-game series tonight against the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Game time is 7:05 p.m. RHP Jason Jones 5-4, 2.93) starts for the Thunder against Harrisburg Jerome Williams (0-1, 5.84). Tickets are available by calling 609-394-3300 or online at www.trentonthunder.com.

2007 Eastern League All-Stars

NORTHERN DIVISION ALL-STARS

P Clay Buchholz Portland

P Geno Espineli Connecticut

P Alex Hinshaw Connecticut

P Alan Horne Trenton

P Timothy Lahey New Britain

P Jeffrey Marquez Trenton

P Jose Mijares New Britain

P Kevin Mulvey Binghamton

P Tracy Thorpe New Hampshire

P Charlie Zink Portland

C Robinzon Diaz New Hampshire

C Steve Holm Connecticut

IF Rob Cosby New Hampshire

IF Brett Harper Binghamton

IF Luke Hughes New Britain

IF Mark Kiger Binghamton

IF Jed Lowrie Portland

IF Sergio Santos New Hampshire

IF Eugenio Velez Connecticut

OF John Bowker Connecticut

OF Matt Carson Trenton

OF Jeff Corsaletti Portland

OF Aaron Mathews New Hampshire

OF Caleb Stewart Binghamton

Coaches (Connecticut): Dave Machemer (Manager), Bob Stanley (Pitching Coach), Gary Davenport (Hitting Coach), Anthony Reyes (Trainer)

SOUTHERN DIVISION ALL STARS

P Collin Balester Harrisburg

P Jair Jurrjens Erie

P Dan Kolb Harrisburg

P Radhames Liz Bowie

P Matthew Maloney Reading

P Luis Munoz Altoona

P Randy Newsom Akron

P Matt Peterson Altoona

P Reid Santos Akron

P Dallas Trahern Erie

C Jason Hill Reading

C Wyatt Toregas Akron

IF Jordan Brown Akron

IF Asdrubal Cabrera Akron

IF Michael Costanzo Reading

IF Jesus Merchan Reading

IF Steven Pearce Altoona

IF Oscar Salazar Bowie

IF Neil Walker Altoona

IF Josh Whitesell Harrisburg

OF Brian Barton Akron

OF Greg Jacobs Reading

OF Val Majewski Bowie

OF Jackson Melian Erie

Coaches (Akron): Tim Bogar (Manager), Greg Hibbard (Pitching Coach), Lee May, Jr. (Hitting Coach), Mike Salizer (Trainer)

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