Rosters For Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game
UPDATED ROSTERS FOR SIRIUS XM ALL-STAR FUTURES GAME
Updated rosters for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which will be played on Sunday, July 13th at Target Field, were officially announced today by Major League Baseball. The rosters featured a total of seven changes, including three for the U.S. Team and four for the World Team.
For the U.S. Team, infielder Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox has been replaced by fellow Red Sox prospect Sean Coyle following Betts promotion to the Majors in June. Left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales, who was called up to the Majors by the St. Louis Cardinals, was originally replaced by Minnesota Twins Triple-A right-hander Trevor May. May, who was injured in a start on June 21st, has been replaced by fellow Twins right-hander Alex Meyer.
On the World Team, the 2012 number one overall draft pick of the Houston Astros, Carlos Correa, has been replaced by Single-A infielder Jose Rondon of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim following Correas season-ending leg injury. Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt, who was promoted to the Majors during the final weekend of June, was originally replaced by catcher Christian Vazquez of the Red Sox organization. Vazquez, who was called up to the Majors by the Red Sox on Wednesday, has been replaced by Toronto Blue Jays Minor League catcher A.J. Jimenez. Chicago White Sox Minor League right-hander Francellis Montas, who is sidelined with a knee injury, has been replaced by Astros Single-A right-hander Michael Feliz.
Former Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly, who guided the Club to its two World Series Championships in 1987 and 1991, will return to the dugout to manage the U.S. Team against the World Team, which will be led by Hall of Famer and former Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven. Coaches for the U.S. and World Team are as follows:
U.S. Team Coaches
Mark Harris Hitting Coach, Harrisburg Senators Washington Nationals Eastern League / AA
Gerald Perry Hitting Coach, Erie SeaWolves Detroit Tigers Eastern League / AA
Pat Rice Pitching Coach, Arkansas Travelers L.A. Angels of Anaheim Texas League / AA
Brian Snitker Manager, Gwinnett Braves Atlanta Braves International League / AAA
Ron Warner Manager, Memphis Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals International League / AAA
Shawn Wooten Hitting Coach, Chattanooga Lookouts Los Angeles Dodgers Southern League / AA
Clete Sigwart Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator Cincinnati Reds
World Team Coaches
Jose Hernandez Coach, Norfolk Tides Baltimore Orioles International League / AAA
Omar Malave Manager, Dunedin Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays Florida State League / A
Lipso Nava Hitting Coach, San Jose Giants San Francisco Giants California League / A
Juan Navarrete Minor League Hitting Coordinator Oakland Athletics
Tony Oliva Minor League Hitting Instructor Minnesota Twins
Rick Tomlin Minor League Pitching Coordinator Milwaukee Brewers
Chad Jackson Minor League Trainer & Rehab Coord. Minnesota Twins
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which is now in its 16th year, features the top Minor League prospects competing in a nine-inning contest as part of Taco Bell All-Star Sunday. The U.S. Team, which has won each of the last four contests, leads the all-time series, 9-6. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. (ET)/4:00 p.m. (CT) and can be viewed live on MLB Network and MLB.com. Featured on MLB Network for the first time, the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will be called by Matt Vasgersian, Sean Casey and Heidi Watney, along with MLB.coms Jonathan Mayo.
SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, will provide live play-by-play coverage of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on MLB Network Radio (XM channel 89; Sirius channel 209) in addition to SiriusXMs other comprehensive live coverage from Minneapolis. The game will also be available to SiriusXM subscribers on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smart phones and mobile devices and online at SiriusXM.com. Taco Bell All-Star Sunday is the first of three days of All-Star events at Target Field, culminating with the 85th All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 15th.
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will last nine innings, and in the event of a tie, a 10th inning will be played. The game will not go longer than 10 innings, regardless of the score. Players and coaches will be outfitted in special SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game caps and jerseys.
The Minor League Baseball Umpires who will work the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game are Travis Eggert (home plate) of the Pacific Coast League, Jansen Visconti (first base) of the Eastern League, Nate White (second base) of the Texas League and Matt McCoy (third base) of the Southern League.
Tickets are still available for purchase for the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game by visiting www.allstargame.com, calling 1-888-326-3378 or visiting the Twins box office at Target Field.
The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at Target Field on Tuesday, July 15th. The 85th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB Internationals independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.
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2014 U.S. Roster
Pitchers (10)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
34 Binford, Christian (KC) R-R 6-6 220 12/20/1992 Hagerstown, MD Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Texas League/AA)
27 Giolito, Lucas (WSH) R-R 6-6 225 7/14/1994 Santa Monica, CA Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League/A)
35 Harvey, Hunter (BAL) R-R 6-3 175 12/9/1994 Catawba, NC Delmarva Shorebirds (South Atlantic League/A)
17 Meyer, Alex (MIN) R-R 6-9 220 1/3/1990 Greensburg, IN Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA)
22 Norris, Daniel (TOR) L-L 6-2 180 4/25/1993 Johnson City, TN New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League/AA)
77 Owens, Henry (BOS) L-L 6-6 205 7/21/1992 Huntington Beach, CA Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA)
24 Shipley, Braden (ARI) R-R 6-3 190 2/22/1992 Medford, OR Visalia Rawhide (California League/A)
17 Stephenson, Robert (CIN) R-R 6-3 195 2/24/1993 Martinez, CA Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Southern League/AA)
36 Syndergaard, Noah (NYM) L-R 6-6 240 8/29/1992 Mansfield, TX Las Vegas 51s (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
15 Thompson, Jake (DET) R-R 6-4 235 1/31/1994 Rockwall, TX Lakeland Flying Tigers (Florida State League/A)
Catchers (2)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
26 OConner, Justin (TB) R-R 6-0 190 3/31/1992 Muncie, IN Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State League/A)
10 Plawecki, Kevin (NYM) R-R 6-2 225 2/26/1991 Carmel, IN Las Vegas 51s (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
Infielders (8)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
23 Bryant, Kris (CHI) R-R 6-5 215 1/4/1992 Las Vegas, NV Iowa Cubs (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
3 Coyle, Sean (BOS) R-R 5-8 175 1/17/1992 Chalifont, PA Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA)
21 Crawford, J.P. (PHI) L-R 6-2 180 1/11/1995 Lakewood, CA Clearwater Threshers (Florida State League/A)
13 Gallo, Joey (TEX) L-R 6-5 205 11/19/1993 Las Vegas, NV Frisco RoughRiders (Texas League/AA)
3 Johnson, Micah (CWS) L-R 6-0 190 12/18/1990 Indianapolis, IN Charlotte Knights (International League/AAA)
7 OBrien, Peter (NYY) R-R 6-3 215 7/15/1990 Miami Gardens, FL Trenton Thunder (Eastern League/AA)
33 Peterson, D.J. (SEA) R-R 6-1 190 12/31/1991 Gilbert, AZ Jackson Generals (Southern League/AA)
12 Seager, Corey (LAD) L-R 6-4 215 4/27/1994 Kannapolis, NC Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (California League/A)
Outfielders (5)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
17 Bell, Josh (PIT) S-R 6-3 215 8/14/1992 Irving, TX Bradenton Marauders (Florida State League/A)
23 Ramsey, James (STL) L-R 6-0 190 12/19/1989 Alpharetta, GA Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA)
11 Renfroe, Hunter (SD) R-R 6-1 200 1/28/1992 Crystal Springs, MS San Antonio Missions (Texas League/AA)
3 Taylor, Michael (WSH) R-R 6-3 210 3/26/1991 Fort Lauderdale, FL Harrisburg Senators (Eastern League/AA)
23 Winker, Jesse (CIN) L-L 6-3 210 8/17/1993 Windermere, FL Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Southern League/AA)
*Replaced from roster: INF Mookie Betts (BOS); LHP Marco Gonzales (STL); RHP Trevor May (MIN).
2014 World Roster
Pitchers (10)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
45 Alcantara, Alfonso (LAA) R-R 6-2 190 4/3/1993 Santo Domingo, D.R. Burlington Bees (Midwest League/A)
37 Berrios, Jose (MIN) R-R 6-0 190 5/27/1994 Bayamon, P.R. New Britain Rock Cats (Eastern League/AA)
47 Escobar, Edwin (SF) L-L 6-1 185 4/22/1992 La Sabana, Venezuela Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
30 Feliz, Michael (HOU) R-R 6-4 210 6/2/1993 Azua, D.R. Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League/A)
40 German, Domingo (MIA) R-R 6-2 175 8/4/1992 San Pedro de Macoris, D.R. Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League/A)
39 Guerrero, Tayron (SD) R-R 6-7 190 1/9/1991 Bocachica, Colombia Lake Elsinore Storm (California League/A)
28 Lopez, Jorge (MIL) R-R 6-4 165 2/10/1993 Cayey, P.R. Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League/A)
27 Romero, Enny (TB) L-L 6-3 210 1/24/1991 Santo Domingo, D.R. Durham Bulls (International League/AAA)
89 Severino, Luis (NYY) R-R 6-0 195 2/20/1994 Sabana Del Mar, D.R. Tampa Yankees (Florida State League/A)
7 Urias, Julio (LAD) L-L 5-11 160 8/12/1996 Sinaloa, Mexico Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (California League/A)
Catchers (2)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
24 Alfaro, Jorge (TEX) R-R 6-2 185 6/11/1993 Sincelejo, Colombia Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Carolina League/A)
6 Jimenez, A.J. (TOR) R-R 6-0 225 5/1/1990 San Juan, P.R. Buffalo Bisons (International League/AAA)
Infielders (8)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
22 Baez, Javier (CHI) R-R 6-0 190 12/1/1992 Bayamon, P.R. Iowa Cubs (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
18 Franco, Maikel (PHI) R-R 6-1 180 8/26/1992 Auza, D.R. Lehigh Valley IronPigs (International League/AAA)
7 Herrera, Rosell (COL) S-R 6-3 190 10/16/1992 Santo Domingo, D.R. Modesto Nuts (California League/A)
12 Lindor, Francisco (CLE) S-R 5-11 175 11/14/1993 Caguas, P.R. Akron RubberDucks (Eastern League/AA)
34 Nunez, Renato (OAK) R-R 6-1 185 4/4/1994 Valencia, Venezuela Stockton Ports (California League/A)
4 Peraza, Jose (ATL) R-R 6-0 165 4/30/1994 Barinas, Venezuela Mississippi Braves (Southern League/AA)
1 Rondon, Jose (LAA) R-R 6-1 160 3/3/1994 Villa de Cura, Venezuela Inland Empire 66ers (California League/A)
35 Vargas, Kennys (MIN) S-R 6-5 275 8/1/1990 Canovanas, P.R. New Britain Rock Cats (Eastern League/AA)
Outfielders (5)
# Player (Organization) Bats/Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Current Team (League/Level)
10 Alvarez, Dariel (BAL) R-R 6-2 180 11/7/1988 Camaguey, Cuba Bowie Baysox (Eastern League/AA)
22 Guerrero, Gabby (SEA) R-R 6-3 190 12/11/1993 Nizao, D.R. High Desert Mavericks (California League/A)
48 Moya, Steven (DET) L-R 6-6 230 9/8/1991 Rio Piedras, P.R. Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA)
23 Pompey, Dalton (TOR) S-R 6-1 170 12/11/1992 Ontario, Canada New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League/AA)
15 Santana, Domingo (HOU) R-R 6-5 225 8/5/1992 Santo Domingo, D.R. Oklahoma City RedHawks (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
*Replaced from roster: C Christian Bethancourt (ATL); INF Carlos Correa (HOU); RHP Francellis Montas (CWS); C Christian Vazquez (BOS).
