NYPL Alumni Make The AFL Rising Stars Game

Today, the Arizona Fall League announced the rosters for its Rising Stars Game this Saturday, November 6th at 6 pm in Arizona (9 pm in the East).  The game will be televised live by the MLB Network and online at MLB.com.  Several NYPL Alumni have earned positions in this special game.

East All-Stars:
Mesa (Angles, Cubs, Mets, Phillies, Pirates); Phoenix (Athletics, Braves, Dodgers, Marlins, Yankees); Scottsdale (Diamondbacks, Giants, Nationals, Orioles, Rockies)

Steve Cishek, RHP, Marlins Prospect, Jamestown Jammers 2007
     7 Games, 1 Save, 7.2 IP, 2 R/2ER, 8 Hits, 3 BB, 10 K
Justin De Fratus, RHP, Phillies Prospect, Williamsport Crosscutters 2008
     5 Games, 5.0 IP, 0R/0ER, 1 Hit, 2BB, 10K, 4.0 GO/AO, .063 Avg.
Brad Holt, RHP, Mets Prospect, Brooklyn Cyclones 2008
     4 Games, 4 Starts, 2-1, 2.38 ERA, 11.1 IP, 7 Hits, 6R/3ER, 8BB, 12 K, .175
Cole Kimball, RHP, Nationals Prospect, Vermont Lake Monsters 2006/2007
     6 Games, 1 Save, 1.29 ERA, 7.0 IP, 5 Hits, 1 R/1ER, 1 BB, 7 K, .200 Avg.
Josh Zeid, RHP, Phillies Prospect, Williamsport Crosscutters 2009
     4 Games, 4 Starts, 3-0, 3.86 ERA, 14.0 IP, 6R/6ER, 1 BB, 12 K, .204 Avg.
Ryan Adams, IF, Orioles Prospect, Aberdeen IronBirds 2006/2007
     10 Games, .289 Avg. (11-38), 2 2B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 1 BB, 9 K
Jordanny Valdespin, IF, Mets Prospect, Brooklyn Cyclones 2009
     16 Games, .364 Avg. (24-66), 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 3 BB, 9 K, 7 SB, 0 CS
Michael Burgess, OF, Nationals Prospect, Vermont Lake Monsters 2007
     11 Games, .244 Avg. (10-41), 2 2B, 1 3B, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 14 K, 1 SB

West All-Stars
Peoria Javelinas (Astros, Blue Jays, Indians, Mariners, Red Sox); Peoria Saguaros (Padres, Rays, Reds, Twins, White Sox); Surprise (Brewers, Cardinals, Rangers, Royals, Tigers)

Ryan Lavarnway, C, Red Sox Prospect, Lowell Spinners 2008
     12 Games, .267 Avg. (12-45), 2 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 12 BB, 9 K
Jose Iglesias, IF, Red Sox Prospect, Lowell Spinners 2010
     9 Games, .294 Avg. (10-34), 4 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K, 3 SB, 1 CS
Jason Kipnis, IF, Indians Prospect, Mahoning Valley Scrappers 2009
     11 Games, .159 Avg. (7-44), 3 2B, 1 3B, 2HR, 10 RBI, 3 BB, 5 K, 1 SB
   

Lowell Spinners Hold Ticket Prices Steady for 2011

On October 29th, the Lowell Spinners, NYPL Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced their upcoming 2011 schedule.  In addition to the news that Lowell will host the 6th Annual NYPL All-Star Game on Tuesday August 16th, the Spinners front-office stated that it will keep ticket prices the same as the 2010 season.

"We aim to provide the most affordable family entertainment option for families throughout the Merrimack Valley and beyond," said Spinners Vice President and General Manager Tim Bawmann. "By maintaining our price structure from 2010, we ensure families can enjoy the best entertainment the Merrimack Valley has to offer at an affordable price."

Tri-City/Batavia Playoff Game Named MiLB Game of the Year

In fan voting at MiLB.com, Game 1 of this season's NYPL Semi-Final between Stedler Division Champion Tri-City ValleyCats and Pinckney Divison Champion Batavia Muckdogs was named the Short-Season A Game of the Year:

Class A Short-Season — Daniel Adamson hits walk-off playoff shot
 
Pinch-hitter Daniel Adamson came through in the clutch for Tri-Cities on Sept. 7, blasting a walk-off homer to complete an unlikely 10-9 victory over Batavia in Game 1 of the New York-Penn League semifinals. Adamson's homer set the postseason tone for the ValleyCats, who went on to win their first-ever league title.