FSL1 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Trio Of Miracle Players To All-Star Game

Published on June 2, 2011 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release


FORT MYERS, FL (June 2, 2011) Florida State League President Chuck Murphy announced today the rosters for the 2011 All-Star Game to played at Bright House Field, home of the Clearwater Threshers, on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 7:05p.m. The Fort Myers Miracle will be represented on the South team by catcher Danny Rams and infielder Brian Dozier. Pitcher Bruce Pugh was also selected, but was recently promoted to Double-A.

Dozier's selection to the league's 50th mid-season classic follows his spot on the 2010 Florida State League Post-season All-Star team. The Fulton, Mississippi native is hitting a team-high .320 with a home run and 18 RBI. A former eighth-round selection by the Minnesota Twins in 2009 is a career .303 in three professional seasons.

Rams has helped the Miracle remain near the top of the South Division standings with his bat. The Miami product was a second-round draft pick in 2007, and is hitting .278 with four home runs and 18 RBI. His four home runs are tied for the team lead.

Pugh notched nine saves in 16 appearances, before being promoted on May 29.

Twenty-two Miracle players have been selected in the last four years, including a record eight in 2009.

North All-Star Team members represent Brevard County, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Dunedin, Lakeland, and Tampa. South All-Star Team members represent Bradenton, Charlotte, Fort Myers, Jupiter, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. The All-Star Players, Coaches, and Umpires will be honored at events during the All-Star weekend.

All-Star Team Selectees, club affiliation, and positions are:

NORTH DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM POSITION SOUTH DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM

R Jonathan Pettibone CLR Pitchers (10) R Matt Harvey STL

R Julio Rodriquez CLR P R Kyle McPherson BRD

R Nick Bucci BRE P L Josh Satow CHA

R Wes Etheridge DUN P R AJ Ramos JUP

R Frank Batista DAY P L Jose Alvarez JUP

R Nestor Molina DUN P R Joe Kelly PMB

R Justin Friend CLR P R Jeff Kaplan STL

L Kenny Faulk LAK P L Darin Gorski STL

R Aaron Kurcz DAY P R Scott Moviel STL

R Deck McGuire DUN P R Brett Lorin BRD

AJ Jimenez DUN Catchers (3) Danny Rams FTM

Julio Rodriquez LAK C Ramon Cabrera BRD

Sebastian Valle CLR C Miguel Fermin JUP

Justin Bour DAY Infielders (5) Jarek Cunningham BRD

Junior Lake DAY INF Hak-Ju Lee CHA

Rob Lyerly TAM INF Brian Dozier FTM

Scooter Gennett BRE INF Aaron Baker BRD

Gustavo Nunez LAK INF Greg Sexton CHA

Evan Crawford DAY Outfielders (4) Matt den Dekker STL

Khris Davis BRE OF Kyle Jensen JUP

Bradley Glenn DUN OF Edgar Lara PMB

Justin Jackson DUN OF Brett Nommensen CHA

Tony Plagman LAK Designated Hitter (1) Pedro Zapata STL

Luis Sojo TAM Field Manager Jim Morrison CHA

Mario Garza TAM Coach Joe Szekely CHA

Noriyosh Omichi TAM Coach Steve "Doc" Watson CHA

Justin Turner TAM Coach -

Jeff Ware TAM Coach -

Scott DiFranseca TAM Trainer Kris Russell CHA

Jay Signoreli TAM Strength Coach Eddie Young CHA

The following players were first team selections, but are unavailable due to promotion to the next higher level or injuries:

NORTH DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION

Shelby Miller - P - PMB

Bruce Pugh - P - FTM

All-Star Game Umpires

Home Plate - Brian de Brauwere

1st Base - Nic Lentz

2nd Base - Ramon De Jesus

3rd Base - Nick Mahrley

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