Upton an All-Star, Reynolds Next?
Published on July 5, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
MOBILE, Ala. - A big day for a couple former BayBears as Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds both have the opportunity to represent the Arizona Diamondbacks for the National League in the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 13 at Busch Stadium.
Upton, the 21-year-old phenom who spent most of 2007 with the BayBears, has paced the Diamondbacks' offense with a .301 average along with 14 home runs and 45 RBI this year. The number one overall draft choice in 2005, Upton is heading to his first All-Star Game as a big leaguer.
Reynolds, a 16th-round draft pick of the Diamondbacks in 2004, has been chosen as one of five finalists for the NL Final Man Vote. The former BayBear has slammed 24 home runs in the first half of the 2009 season to go with a team-high 61 runs batted in. He's also reached a career-high with 13 steals.
To mark your vote for Reynolds, you can visit www.dbacks.com or www.mlb.com. Mobile voting in the U.S. is exclusive to Sprint, Nextel and Boost subscribers. To receive the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote mobile ballot text the word "VOTE" to 1122. To vote for a specific player, simply text message your choice to 1122. EXAMPLE: Text "A3" to vote for AL Player 3 or "N3" to vote for NL Player 3. Standard rate messaging fees also may apply; check with your carrier. Mobile voting in Canada is open to all carriers; fans should text their choices to 88555.
In addition, former BayBear Jason Bay, who briefly suited up in Mobile during the 2002 season, has been voted as a starting outfielder for the American League, representing the Boston Red Sox. Bay has smacked 19 dingers this season to go with 70 RBI.
The Mobile BayBears have sent nearly 100 players to the major leagues. They battle the Chattanooga Lookouts in game two of their four-game set on Sunday night at 6:05 with Cody Evans (3-8, 4.80) getting the start. For Hank Aaron Stadium tickets, call (251) 479-BEAR or log on to www.mobilebaybears.com.
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