Triple-A All-Star Game
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The Triple-A All-Star Game is a single baseball
Baseball
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game held between the two Triple-A leagues in minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
—the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
and the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. Each league fields a team composed of the top stars in their respective leagues as voted on by fans, the media, and club field managers and general managers.
The event has taken place every year since when the first Triple-A All-Star Game was played in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. Prior to , a team of American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Triple-A All-Stars faced off against a team of National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
Triple-A All-Stars. Traditionally, the game has taken place on the day after the mid-summer Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
.
History
The Triple-A All-Star Game has been played every season since . At the time, there were three Triple-A leagues in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the other being the American Association
American Association (20th century)
The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
. Due to the odd number of leagues, it was decided that one team would be made up of All-Stars from American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
affiliates and the other of National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
affiliates. The American Association ceased operations after the season. So in , the teams were reorganized so that one team consisted of International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
All-Stars and the other of Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
All-Stars.
Since , the league that wins the game has also earned the distinction of having its league champion (determined at the end of the season) being given home team status for the Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game, a Triple-A championship game held between the IL and PCL in the post-season.
Structure
The All-Star Game consists of a single nine-inning game to determine a champion. The league in which the host city competes is considered the home team for the game and the other team is designated the visiting team.Players wear their respective team uniforms. Players on the home team wear their club's white home uniforms, while players on the away team wear their club's gray road uniforms.
1988 - Buffalo, NY
- The first Triple-A All-Star Game took place on July 13, 1988 at Buffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
's Pilot Field, home of the Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
of the American AssociationAmerican Association (20th century)The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
. A sell-out crowd of 19,500, in addition to viewers of the ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
broadcast and listeners of more than 100 radio stations, witnessed the American LeagueAmerican LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
All-Stars defeat of the National LeagueNational LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
All-Stars by a score of two runs to one. Urbano LugoUrbano LugoRafael Urbano Lugo Colina is a former pitcher for Major League Baseball.Lugo was signed by the California Angels as an amateur free agent in 1982. During his career, Colina played for the Angels from 1985–1988, the Montreal Expos in 1989 and the Detroit Tigers in 1990...
(AL - Edmonton TrappersEdmonton TrappersThe Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. Home games were played at Telus Field in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
) was the winning pitcher and Joe BoeverJoe BoeverJoseph Martin Boever is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. A career reliever, Boever was most notable for throwing a palmball pitch. Nicknamed Boever The Saver, he debuted in 1985 and was a closer for the 1989 Atlanta Braves collecting 21 saves...
(NL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
) took the loss. Mike KinnunenMike KinnunenMichael John Kinnunen is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in parts of three seasons between and . He holds the major league record for most pitching appearances without a decision of any kind with 48....
(AL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) was credited with the save. Ed JurakEd JurakEdward James Jurak is an American retired baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1982 through 1989. He played for the Boston Red Sox from 1982 to 1985, the Oakland Athletics in 1988, and the San Francisco Giants in 1989...
(AL - Tacoma Tigers) was the MVP of the game.
1989 - Columbus, OH
- The second event took place on July 12, 1989 at Columbus, OhioColumbus, OhioColumbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
's Cooper StadiumCooper StadiumCooper Stadium is a baseball stadium in Columbus, Ohio and was the home of the minor league Columbus Clippers from 1977 to 2008. Cooper Stadium has had several names over the years, including Red Bird Stadium, Jets Stadium and Franklin County Stadium, but in 1984 the stadium was renamed in honor of...
, home of the International LeagueInternational LeagueThe International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
's Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
. The attendance was 14,131, and the game was also broadcast on ESPN and radio. The NL defeated the AL by a score of eight to three. The winning pitcher was Ramón Martínez (NL - Albuquerque DukesAlbuquerque DukesThe Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.-History:The first Dukes team was formed in 1915 as part of the Class-D Rio Grande Association. The team finished in third place with a 32-25 record. Frank Huelman was the league leader in home runs,...
) and the losing pitcher was Mike TrujilloMike TrujilloMichael Andrew Trujillo is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from -.-College:Trujillo attended the University of Northern Colorado where he played college baseball.- Early career :...
(AL - Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
). Instead of naming a single MVP, one player from each of the three Triple-A leagues was named "Star of Stars." The three "Stars of Stars" were Mark LemkeMark LemkeMark Alan Lemke is a former Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "The Lemmer", he was a popular second baseman for the Atlanta Braves from to .-Biography:...
(IL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
), Tom DreesTom DreesThomas Kent Drees is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in four games for the Chicago White Sox in , all as a reliever.Drees' greater fame came in while pitching for the Vancouver Canadians...
(PCL - Vancouver CanadiansSacramento River CatsThe Sacramento River Cats is a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics....
), and Scott CoolbaughScott CoolbaughScott Robert Coolbaugh is an American former baseball player. Coolbaugh played Major League Baseball from to for the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres and in for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also played two seasons in Japan for the Hanshin Tigers in and , and continued to play in the minor...
(AA - Oklahoma City 89ers).
1990 - Las Vegas, NV
- The third All-Star Game was played on July 11, 1990 at Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
's Cashman FieldCashman FieldCashman Field is a stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Its primary use is for baseball, and is the home field of the Las Vegas 51s Triple-A minor league baseball team, an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Cashman Field opened in 1983...
, home of the Pacific Coast LeaguePacific Coast LeagueThe Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
's Las Vegas StarsLas Vegas 51sThe Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
. The attendance was 10,323, and the game was also broadcast on television and radio. For the second year in a row, the NL defeated the AL by a score of eight runs to five. The winning pitcher was Terry Gilmore (NL - Las Vegas), and Scott ChiamparinoScott ChiamparinoScott Michael Chiamparino is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers from to . He was drafted by the Florida Marlins as the 41st pick overall in the 1992 MLB expansion draft....
(AL - Tacoma Tigers) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Luis SojoLuis SojoLuis Beltrán Sojo Sojo is a former Major League Baseball infielder and right-handed batter who played with the Toronto Blue Jays , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates...
(IL - Syracuse Chiefs), Eddie Williams (PCL - Las Vegas), and Juan González (AA - Oklahoma City 89ers).
1991 - Louisville, KY
- The fourth event took place on July 10, 1991 at Louisville, KentuckyLouisville, KentuckyLouisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
's Cardinal StadiumCardinal StadiumCardinal Stadium is the name of a former college and minor league baseball and college football stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It is on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, and was called Fairgrounds Stadium when it first opened its doors to baseball in 1957.The lone Bluegrass Bowl was...
, home of the AA's Louisville Redbirds. The attendance was 20,725, and the game was also broadcast on television and radio. The NL, again, defeated the AL by a score of six to five. The winning pitcher was Armando ReynosoArmando ReynosoArmando Martin Reynoso Gutierrez is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.During a 12-year baseball career, Reynoso compiled 68 wins, 554 strikeouts, and a 4.74 earned run average...
(NL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
) and the loser was Tom EdensTom EdensThomas Patrick Edens is a former Major League Baseball player. Edens was drafted 14th overall by the Kansas City Royals in 1983 and pitched all or part of seven seasons in the majors between and for six different teams.His best year was 1992 with the Minnesota Twins as a middle reliever, when he...
(AL - Portland BeaversPortland BeaversThe Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
). Mike Christopher (NL - Albuquerque DukesAlbuquerque DukesThe Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.-History:The first Dukes team was formed in 1915 as part of the Class-D Rio Grande Association. The team finished in third place with a 32-25 record. Frank Huelman was the league leader in home runs,...
) was credited with the save. The "Stars of Stars" were Steve ScarsoneSteve ScarsoneSteven Wayne Scarsone , is a retired professional baseball infielder. He played all or part of seven seasons in the major leagues between 1992 and 1999. A former manager of the Kane County Cougars, he was named manager of the Stockton Ports on Jan. 6, 2010.He attended Canyon High School in his...
(IL - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red BaronsScranton/Wilkes-Barre Red BaronsThe Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are a professional minor league baseball club located based in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area. They currently play in the International League's Northern Division and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees Major League Baseball club...
), Gary CooperGary Cooper (third baseman)Gary Clifton Cooper was born August 13, 1964, in Lynwood, California. Cooper was 27 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 15, 1991, with the Houston Astros.-College career:...
(PCL - Tucson TorosTucson TorosThe Tucson Toros are a professional baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. They are owned by Tucson Baseball, LLC with Jay Zucker as chairman of the board. Sean Smock is the team's general manager....
), and Jim OlanderJim OlanderJames Bentley Olander is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and currently a baseball scout....
(AA - Denver Zephyrs).
1992 - Richmond, VA
- The fifth All-Star Game was played on July 15, 1992 at Richmond, VirginiaRichmond, VirginiaRichmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
's The Diamond, home of the IL's Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
. A sellout crowd of 12,186, plus television and radio audiences, waited out a one hour, 32 minute rain delay before the AL beat the NL by a score of two to one. Dennis MoellerDennis MoellerDennis Michael Moeller is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1992 to 1993.-Before professional baseball:...
(AL - Omaha RoyalsOmaha RoyalsThe Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,...
) was the winning pitcher, Mike DraperMike DraperMichael Anthony Draper is a former Major League Baseball player. Draper pitched for the New York Mets in the 1993 season. Draper had one win and one loss, with a ERA of 4.25, in 29 games....
(AL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) recorded the save, and Randy Marshall (NL - Tidewater Tides) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Sam MilitelloSam MilitelloSam Salvatore Militello Jr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Militello played for the New York Yankees in and . In 12 career games, he had a 4-4 record with a 3.89 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
(IL - Columbus), Tim SalmonTim SalmonTimothy James Salmon is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played his entire career with the California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels...
(PCL - Edmonton TrappersEdmonton TrappersThe Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. Home games were played at Telus Field in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
), and Jim TatumJim Tatum (baseball player)James Ray Tatum is a former Major League Baseball first and third baseman.Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft, Tatum was the American Association MVP in 1992, batting .329 with 19 home runs and 101 RBI.Tatum made his major league debut with the...
(AA - Denver Zephyrs).
1993 - Albuquerque, NM
- The sixth installment of the All-Star game was played on July 14, 1993 at Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
's Albuquerque Sports StadiumAlbuquerque Sports StadiumAlbuquerque Sports Stadium was a baseball stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, which was built in 1969 as a modern replacement for the aging Tingley Field. The ballpark had a seating capacity of 10,510, though it occasionally accommodated much larger crowds....
, home of the PCL's Albuquerque DukesAlbuquerque DukesThe Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.-History:The first Dukes team was formed in 1915 as part of the Class-D Rio Grande Association. The team finished in third place with a 32-25 record. Frank Huelman was the league leader in home runs,...
. The attendance was 10,541. Though the game was broadcast on radio, it was not shown on television, making it the first non-televised Triple-A All-Star Game. After a two hour rain-delay preceding the game, the NL defeated the AL, fourteen to three. Roy SmithRoy Smith (1980s pitcher)Le Roy Purdy Smith is a former professional baseball pitcher and executive. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball from until . He is currently a scout for the New York Mets.-Playing career:...
was the winning pitcher, and John O'Donoghue (AL - Rochester Red WingsRochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
) (NL - Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" winners were Ryan KleskoRyan KleskoRyan Anthony Klesko , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and corner outfielder, who played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants...
(IL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
), Billy AshleyBilly AshleyBilly Manual Ashley in Trenton, Michigan, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Ashley was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 1988 MLB Draft. He started his professional career with the Gulf Coast Dodgers in 1988 and 1989...
(PCL - Albuquerque), and Roy Smith (AA - Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
).
1994 - Nashville, TN
- The seventh Triple-A All-Star Game took place on July 14, 1994 at Nashville, TennesseeNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
's Herschel Greer StadiumHerschel Greer StadiumHerschel Greer Stadium is a minor league baseball park located in Nashville, Tennessee, on the grounds of Fort Negley, an American Civil War fortification, approximately two miles south of downtown...
, home of the AA's Nashville SoundsNashville SoundsThe Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
. Before a crowd of 11,601, in addition to live television and radio audiences, the NL defeated the AL, with a score of eight runs to five. Brad WoodallBrad WoodallDavid Bradley Woodall is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
(NL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
) was the winning pitcher, Gary BuckelsGary BuckelsGary Scott Buckels is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during one season at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was signed by the California Angels as an amateur free agent in...
(NL - Louisville Redbirds) recorded the save, and Kirt OjalaKirt OjalaKirt Stanley Ojala is a former American major league baseball player who is most noted for being the pitcher who gave up the 400th career home run to Barry Bonds...
(AL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) scored the loss. The "Stars of Stars" winners were Luis Lopez (IL - Richmond), Paul FariesPaul FariesPaul Tyrrell Faries is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He was drafted by the Padres in the 23rd round of the amateur draft...
(PCL - Phoenix FirebirdsPhoenix FirebirdsThe Phoenix Firebirds, formerly the Phoenix Giants, were a Minor League Baseball team that played in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from 1958-1959, and 1966 until 1997....
), and Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
(AA - Nashville).
1995 - Moosic, PA
- The eighth event took place on July 12, 1995 at Moosic, PennsylvaniaMoosic, PennsylvaniaMoosic is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania six miles south of Scranton and northeast of Wilkes-Barre on the Lackawanna River....
's Lackawanna County Stadium, home of the IL's Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red BaronsScranton/Wilkes-Barre Red BaronsThe Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are a professional minor league baseball club located based in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area. They currently play in the International League's Northern Division and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees Major League Baseball club...
. Total attendance was 10,965; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2ESPN2ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
and radio. In the first shutout in Triple-A All-Star Game history, the AL defeated the NL with a score of nine to zero. Starter Pat AhearnePat AhearnePatrick Howard Ahearne . is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched part of one season in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers in , and part of the season in the Chinese Professional Baseball League with the Macoto Cobras...
(AL - Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
) picked up the win and Jason IsringhausenJason IsringhausenJason Derik Isringhausen is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-New York Mets:Isringhausen was chosen as a draft-and-follow prospect by the New York Mets in the 44th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft...
(NL - Norfolk TidesNorfolk TidesThe Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Howard BattleHoward BattleHoward Dion Battle is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. Battle spent parts of three seasons in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.-External links:...
(IL - Syracuse Chiefs), Ricardo Ingram (PCL - Salt Lake Buzz), and Luis Lopez (AA - Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
).
1996 - Salt Lake City, UT
- The ninth All-Star Game was played on July 10, 1996 at Franklin Quest Field in Salt Lake City, home of the PCL's Salt Lake BuzzSalt Lake BeesThe Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was...
. Before a sellout crowd of 15,500, as well as a live television and radio audience, the NL beat the AL by a score of two to one. Derek WallaceDerek WallaceDerek Robert Wallace is a former professional baseball player who pitched two seasons in Major League Baseball. He attended college at Pepperdine. In 1996, he played for the New York Mets and in 1999 he played for the Kansas City Royals. Wallace compiled a career record of 2-4 in 27 games and an...
(NL - Norfolk TidesNorfolk TidesThe Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
) was the winning pitcher, and Jeff SchmidtJeff Schmidt (baseball)Jeffrey Thomas Schmidt is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in nine games for the California Angels during the 1996 California Angels season.-External links:...
(AL - Vancouver CanadiansSacramento River CatsThe Sacramento River Cats is a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics....
) took the loss. "Stars of Stars" winners were Huck FlenerHuck FlenerGregory Alan "Huck" Flener is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Flener played for the Toronto Blue Jays in , , and . When making his Major League debut for the Blue Jays in 1993, Flener wore Shawn Green's jersey as his jersey was unavailable at the time...
(IL - Syracuse SkyChiefsSyracuse SkyChiefsThe Syracuse Chiefs are a minor league baseball team based in Syracuse, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals...
), Todd WalkerTodd WalkerTodd Arthur Walker is a former Major League Baseball infielder.-College:Walker attended LSU where he led the Tigers to the 1993 national championship. He also earned the 1993 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award. In 2006, Walker was elected to the LSU Hall of Fame...
(PCL - Salt Lake), and Brook FordyceBrook FordyceBrook Alexander Fordyce born is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Mets , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays ....
(AA - Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
).
1997 - Des Moines, IA
- The 10th game took place on July 9, 1997 at Des Moines, IowaDes Moines, IowaDes Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
's Sec Taylor Stadium, home of the AA's Iowa CubsIowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
. The game was viewed by 11,183 in attendance as well as live television and radio audiences. The AL defeated the NL with a score of five runs to three. Brian Rose (AL - Pawtucket Red SoxPawtucket Red SoxThe Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
) took the win and Dave SwartzbaughDave SwartzbaughDavid Theodore Swartzbaugh is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1995 to 1997 for the Chicago Cubs....
(NL - Iowa) recorded the loss. "Stars of Stars" winners were Frank CatalanottoFrank CatalanottoFrank John Catalanotto is a former Italian American baseball outfielder. Nicknamed "Little Cat", the Long Island native bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
(IL - Toledo Mudhens), Nate MincheyNate MincheyNathan Derek Minchey is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1993 through 1997 for the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies...
(PCL - Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado Springs Sky SoxThe Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies...
), and Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
(AA - Nashville SoundsNashville SoundsThe Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
). This game marked the last time that All-Star teams were divided by which major league their parent club played in.
1998 - Norfolk, VA
- The 11th Triple-A All-Star Game was played on July 8, 1998 at Norfolk, VirginiaNorfolk, VirginiaNorfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
's Harbor ParkHarbor ParkHarbor Park is a stadium along the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, USA. It has been rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Norfolk Tides minor league baseball team. The Tides are the International...
, home of the International LeagueInternational LeagueThe International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
's Norfolk TidesNorfolk TidesThe Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
. This was the first game in which a team of International League Triple-A All-Stars would face off against their counterparts in the Pacific Coast LeaguePacific Coast LeagueThe Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. With 11,049 in attendance and additional fans watching on ESPN2 and listening to the radio broadcast, the IL defeated the PCL with a score of eight runs to four. Joel BennettJoel BennettJoel Bennett is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.Bennett was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 21st round of the 1991 amateur draft...
(IL - Rochester Red WingsRochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
) earned the win, while Travis BaptistTravis BaptistTravis Steven Baptist is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 45th round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft...
(PCL - Salt Lake Buzz took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Mike LowellMike LowellMichael Averett Lowell is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees , Florida Marlins , and the Boston Red Sox...
(IL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) and Terry ShumpertTerry ShumpertTerrance Darnell Shumpert is a former Major League Baseball utility player. He is an alumnus of the University of Kentucky....
(PCL - Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado Springs Sky SoxThe Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies...
).
1999 - Metairie, LA
- The 12th annual All-Star Game took place on July 14, 1999 at Zephyr FieldZephyr FieldZephyr Field is a 10,000-seat baseball park in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, that hosted its first regular season baseball game on April 11, 1997, as the tenants of the facility, the New Orleans Zephyrs, defeated the Oklahoma City 89ers, 8-3. The ballpark hosted the 1998 and 2001...
in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie, LouisianaMetairie, LouisianaMetairie is a census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States and is a major part of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Metairie is the largest community in Jefferson Parish. It is an unincorporated area that would be larger than most of the state's cities if it were...
, home of the PCL's New Orleans ZephyrsNew Orleans ZephyrsThe New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
. The total attendance was 8,895; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and radio. The PCL defeated the IL by a score of nine runs to five. Jason BoydJason Boyd (baseball)Jason Pernell Boyd, born February 23, 1973 in St. Clair, Illinois, is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Boyd played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Philadelphia Phillies , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians .-External links:...
(PCL - Tucson SidewindersTucson SidewindersThe Tucson Sidewinders were a minor league baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona. The team, which played in the Pacific Coast League, was the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major-league club....
) was the winning pitcher, Cory BaileyCory BaileyPhillip Cory Bailey is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between and . He batted and threw right-handed....
(PCL - Fresno GrizzliesFresno GrizzliesThe Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
) earned the save, and Eddie GaillardEddie GaillardJulian Edward Gaillard is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball.Though relatively unknown in the major leagues, he was highly successful in the Japanese Central League, making a total of 120 saves during his six year stay...
(IL - Durham BullsDurham BullsThe Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" winners were Daryle WardDaryle WardDaryle Lamar Ward is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and plays in the Minor League farm system. He has not played in the Majors since 2008. He bats and throws left-handed. The 6-foot-2, 240 pound Ward was drafted by the Detroit Tigers...
(PCL - New Orleans) and Russell BranyanRussell BranyanRussell Oles Branyan is a Major League Baseball first baseman. He throws right-handed, bats left-handed, and primarily plays first base, but is capable of playing third base and the outfield. Branyan began his professional career in the Cleveland Indians minor league system...
(IL - Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
).
2000 - Rochester, NY
- The 13th Triple-A All-Star Game was played on July 12, 2000 at Rochester, New YorkRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
's Frontier FieldFrontier FieldFrontier Field is a baseball stadium located at One Morrie Silver Way in downtown Rochester, New York. The park opened in 1996, replacing Silver Stadium in northern Rochester, which had been home to professional baseball in Rochester since 1929...
, home of the IL's Rochester Red WingsRochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
. The total attendance was 12,810; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and radio. The PCL defeated the IL by a score of eight to two. Giovanni CarraraGiovanni CarraraGiovanni Carrara Jiménez [car-RAH-ra] is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays in Serie A1 in Italy for the Caffè Danesi Nettuno. He most recently pitched in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Carrara bats and throws right-handed...
(PCL - Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado Springs Sky SoxThe Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies...
) recorded the win, while Tomokazu Ohka (IL - Pawtucket Red SoxPawtucket Red SoxThe Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" winners were Joe VitielloJoe VitielloJoseph David Vitiello is a professional baseball player who played designated hitter in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and Montreal Expos. He also played for the Orix BlueWave in Japan in .-External links:...
(PCL - Las Vegas StarsLas Vegas 51sThe Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
) and Javier DeLaHoya (IL - Rochester). This year, two new awards, the Maurice LacroixMaurice LacroixMaurice Lacroix is a luxury brand of Swiss watches based in the Canton of Jura and headquartered in Zurich.-History:Maurice Lacroix was founded as part of Desco von Schulthess of Zurich in 1975. Founded in 1889, Desco von Schulthess is an older company with roots in the silk trade...
Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
Batter- and Pitcher-of-the-Game, were created to honor the best batter and the best pitcher of the game. Vitiello won Batter-of-the-Game, and DeLaHoya won Pitcher-of-the-Game.
2001 - Indianapolis, IN
- The 14th event took place on July 11, 2001 at Victory FieldVictory FieldVictory Field is the name of the current minor league baseball park that is the home of the Indianapolis Indians of the International League. It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana....
in IndianapolisIndianapolisIndianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, home of the IL's Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
. In addition to ESPN2 and radio audiences, 15,868 in attendance witnessed the PCL defeat the IL with a score of nine runs to five. Ruben QuevedoRubén QuevedoRubén Quevedo [IPA ru βen' ke βe' do] is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed....
(PCL - Iowa CubsIowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
) scored the win and Brett JodieBrett JodieBrett P. Jodie is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. He batted and threw right-handed....
(IL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Juan Thomas (PCL - Tacoma RainiersTacoma RainiersThe Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
) and Adam DunnAdam DunnAdam Troy Dunn , nicknamed "Big Donkey", is an American Major League Baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed....
(IL - Louisville Riverbats). Dunn was also named Batter-of-the-Game, while Rubén QuevedoRubén QuevedoRubén Quevedo [IPA ru βen' ke βe' do] is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed....
(PCL - Iowa) was named Pitcher-of-the-Game.
2002 - Oklahoma City, OK
- The 15th All-Star Game was held on July 10, 2002 at SBC Bricktown BallparkAT&T Bricktown BallparkRedHawks Field at Bricktown opened in 1998 in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district, replacing All Sports Stadium. It is the home of the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the AAA affiliate of the Houston Astros major league baseball team. The park seats 13,066 fans.The stadium frequently hosts the Big...
in Oklahoma CityOklahoma cityOklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
, home of the PCL's Oklahoma RedHawksOklahoma RedHawksThe Oklahoma City RedHawks are a minor league baseball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros...
. The total attendance was 11,343; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and radio. The PCL shutout the IL, five runs to zero, the second shutout in All-Star history. Shane NanceShane NanceJoseph Shane Nance is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors, from to with the Milwaukee Brewers and in with the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Career:...
(PCL - Las Vegas 51sLas Vegas 51sThe Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
) was the winning pitcher; Derrin EbertDerrin EbertDerrin Lee Ebert is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played one season as a relief pitcher with the Atlanta Braves in 1999, appearing in five games.Ebert was born in Anaheim, California...
(IL - Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
) took the loss. The "Stars of Stars" were Jack CustJack CustJohn Joseph "Jack" Cust III is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder who is a free agent. Cust attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey...
(PCL - Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado Springs Sky SoxThe Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies...
) and Doug LintonDoug LintonDouglas Warren Linton is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball between 1992 and 2003 for the Toronto Blue Jays, California Angels, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles, mostly as a relief pitcher...
(IL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
). Cust was also named Batter-of-the-Game, and Aaron MyetteAaron MyetteAaron Kenneth Myette is a former Major League Baseball Canadian right-handed pitcher....
(PCL - Oklahoma) was named Pitcher-of-the-Game.
2003 - Memphis, TN
- The 16th game was played on July 16, 2003 at Memphis, TennesseeMemphis, TennesseeMemphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
's AutoZone ParkAutoZone ParkAutoZone Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee and the home of the Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League, the AAA affiliate of the St...
, home of the PCL's Memphis RedbirdsMemphis RedbirdsThe Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a...
. In addition to 15,214 in attendance, fans could also follow the game on ESPN2 and on radio. The IL defeated the PCL by a score of thirteen runs to nine. The winning pitcher was Sam MarsonekSam MarsonekSamuel R. Marsonek is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Marsonek was a 1st round pick of the Texas Rangers in the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft. He has appeared in only one major league game in his career, on July 11, , for the New York Yankees...
(IL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
); the losing pitcher was Jason RyanJason Ryan (baseball)Jason Paul Ryan is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Minnesota Twins. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 9th round of the amateur draft...
(PCL - Memphis). The "Stars of Stars" winners were Johnny EstradaJohnny EstradaJohnny Pulado Estrada III is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals.Estrada was selected in the 17th round of the 1997 Major...
(IL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
) and Jason Jones (PCL - Oklahoma RedHawksOklahoma RedHawksThe Oklahoma City RedHawks are a minor league baseball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros...
). Estrada was chosen as Batter-of-the-Game, and Marsonek was chosen as Pitcher-of-the-Game. This would be the final year that the latter two awards would be handed out.
2004 - Pawtucket, RI
- The 17th All-Star Game was held on July 14, 2004 at Pawtucket, Rhode IslandPawtucket, Rhode IslandPawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.-History:...
's McCoy StadiumMcCoy StadiumMcCoy Stadium is a Minor League baseball stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It is currently home to the Pawtucket Red Sox of the International League.-History:...
, home of the IL's Pawtucket Red SoxPawtucket Red SoxThe Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
. Total attendance was 11,192; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and radio. The IL beat the PCL, four runs to three. Matt WhitesideMatt WhitesideMatthew Christopher Whiteside is a former baseball pitcher. He graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri, lettering in baseball, football, and basketball, in 1986, and then he attended Arkansas State University, graduating with a degree in physical education...
(IL - Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
) was the winning pitcher, and Scott AtchisonScott AtchisonScott Barham Atchison is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball...
(PCL - Tacoma RainiersTacoma RainiersThe Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
) took the loss. The "Stars of the Game" were Midre CummingsMidre CummingsMidre Almeric Cummings is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Cummings played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Philadelphia Phillies , Boston Red Sox , Minnesota Twins , Arizona Diamondbacks , Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Baltimore Orioles .Cummings was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st...
(IL - Durham BullsDurham BullsThe Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
) and Danny Haren (PCL - Memphis RedbirdsMemphis RedbirdsThe Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a...
). This game marked this first time since the first All-Star Game in 1988 in which a single player was recognized as the MVP of the game. Andy PhillipsAndy PhillipsGeorge Andrew "Andy" Phillips is the current assistant coach for The University of Alabama's baseball team. He has played for the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. Phillips was raised in Demopolis, Alabama, where he played baseball for the Demopolis Academy...
(IL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) was selected as the DodgeDodgeDodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
Most Valuable Player after hitting a walk-off home run with two outs and nobody on base in the bottom of the tenth. Triple-A rules restricted the game from going beyond 10 innings so if Phillips had made an out, the game would have ended in a tie.
2005 - Sacramento, CA
- The 18th Triple-A All-Star Game was played on July 13, 2005 at Sacramento, CaliforniaSacramento, CaliforniaSacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
's Raley FieldRaley FieldRaley Field is the home of the Sacramento River Cats minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. Raley Field was built on the site of old warehouses and railyards, in West Sacramento, California, USA across the Sacramento River from the California State Capitol.The privately financed...
, home of the PCL's Sacramento River CatsSacramento River CatsThe Sacramento River Cats is a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics....
. The game was broadcast on ESPN2 and on radio. The 14,414 fans in attendance saw the PCL defeat the IL by a score of eleven runs to five. Gerald LairdGerald LairdGerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
(PCL - Oklahoma RedHawksOklahoma RedHawksThe Oklahoma City RedHawks are a minor league baseball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros...
) hit the first grand slamGrand slam (baseball)In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
in All-Star Game history. The winning pitcher was Chris GissellChris GissellChristopher Odell Gissell is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization....
(PCL - Memphis RedbirdsMemphis RedbirdsThe Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a...
); Jason ScobieJason ScobieJason Scobie is an American baseball player who is currently a free agent. He most recently pitched for the Woori Heroes in the South Korean KBO in .-Minor league career:...
(IL - Norfolk TidesNorfolk TidesThe Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
) earned the loss. The "Top Stars" of the game were Laird (PCL) and Edwin EncarnaciónEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
(IL - Louisville BatsLouisville BatsThe Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
).
2006 - Toledo, OH
- The 19th game was held on July 12, 2006 at Toledo, OhioToledo, OhioToledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
's Fifth Third FieldFifth Third Field (Toledo)Fifth Third Field is the name of a minor league baseball stadium in Toledo, Ohio. The Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank purchased the naming rights to the stadium. It is not to be confused with another stadium in Ohio with the same name, Fifth Third Field in Dayton...
, home of the IL's Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
. In attendance were 11,300; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and on radio. In the third shutout in All-Star Game history, the IL defeated the PCL with a score of six to nothing. Heath PhillipsHeath PhillipsHeath Michael Phillips is a pitcher currently playing for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. He bats and throws left-handed.-Education:...
(IL - Charlotte KnightsCharlotte KnightsThe Charlotte Knights are a minor league baseball team representing Charlotte, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox of the American League...
) scored the win, and Ben HendricksonBen HendricksonBenjamin John Hendrickson is a free-agent baseball pitcher.Hendrickson originally signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in the tenth round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft...
(PCL - Nashville SoundsNashville SoundsThe Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
) was the losing pitcher. The "Top Stars" were Kevin WittKevin WittKevin Witt is an American baseball player. Witt was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays in the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft...
(IL - Durham BullsDurham BullsThe Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
) and Rich Hill (PCL - Iowa CubsIowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
).
2007 - Albuquerque, NM
- The 20th All-Star Game was played on July 11, 2007 at Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
's Isotopes ParkIsotopes ParkIsotopes Park is a minor-league baseball stadium located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is the home field of the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League, the Class AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
, home of the PCL's Albuquerque IsotopesAlbuquerque IsotopesThe Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
. The game was viewed by 12,367 in attendance; the game was also broadcast on ESPN2 and on radio. Bryan BullingtonBryan BullingtonBryan Paul Bullington is a right-handed pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball...
(IL - Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
) was the winning pitcher, Cory DoyneCory DoyneMichael Cory Doyne is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently in the Washington Nationals organization. He spent most of the season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. He made his major league debut on June 16, 2007,...
(IL - Norfolk TidesNorfolk TidesThe Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
) earned the save, and Justin LehrJustin LehrCharles Larry "Justin" Lehr is a Major League Baseball pitcher. Lehr played college baseball at the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Southern California.-Professional career:...
(PCL - Tacoma RainiersTacoma RainiersThe Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
) took the loss. The "Top Stars" were Timo PérezTimo PérezTimoniel M. "Timo" Pérez is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently in the Detroit Tigers organization.-Hiroshima Toyo Carp:...
(IL - Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
) and Valentino PascucciValentino PascucciValentino Martin Pascucci is a Major League Baseball Player in the New York Mets organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Career:...
(PCL - Albuquerque).
2008 - Louisville, KY
- The 21st installment of the All-Star Game was played on July 16, 2008 in Louisville, KentuckyLouisville, KentuckyLouisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
at Louisville Slugger FieldLouisville Slugger FieldLouisville Slugger Field is a baseball stadium in Louisville, Kentucky and is home to the Louisville Bats, the AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. It opened in 2000 with seats for over 13,000 fans. The Ohio River and state of Indiana are visible from the park...
, home of the Louisville BatsLouisville BatsThe Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
of the IL. Louisville became the second team to host the game twice; they first hosted in 1991. The game was viewed by 13,131 in attendance as well as a national television audience on ESPN2; the game was also broadcast on radio. Luis Peña (PCL - Nashville SoundsNashville SoundsThe Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
) was the winning pitcher and Blaine NealBlaine NealBlaine Neal is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently pitching for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League. Previously, Neal played with the Florida Marlins , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , and Colorado Rockies...
(IL - Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
) took the loss. The "Stars of the Game" were Andrew McCutchenAndrew McCutchenAndrew Stefan McCutchen is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball.-Early years:...
(IL - Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
) and Matt Brown (PCL - Salt Lake BeesSalt Lake BeesThe Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was...
).
2009 - Portland, OR
- The 22nd Triple-A All-Star Game took place on July 15, 2009 in Portland, OregonPortland, OregonPortland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
at PGE ParkPGE ParkJeld-Wen Field is an outdoor sports stadium located in Portland, Oregon, United States that is used primarily for soccer and American football...
, home of the Portland BeaversPortland BeaversThe Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
of the PCL. The game was viewed by 16,637 in attendance as well as national television (ESPN2) and radio audiences. Andrew CarpenterAndrew Carpenter (baseball)Andrew "Drew" Carpenter is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. A graduate of Long Beach State University, Carpenter was called up to the majors for the first time from AA Reading on August 27, .-Minor leagues:After posting a 7–4 record and...
(IL - Lehigh Valley IronPigsLehigh Valley IronPigsThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs are a minor league baseball team that plays in the International League. The IronPigs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team plays their home games at Coca-Cola Park, which is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania...
) was the winning pitcher, Yorman BazardoYorman BazardoYorman Osorio Bazardo is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.-Florida Marlins:...
(PCL - Round Rock ExpressRound Rock ExpressThe Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
) took the loss, and Fernando Cabrera (IL - Pawtucket Red SoxPawtucket Red SoxThe Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
earned the save. The "Top Stars" were Erik KratzErik KratzErik Floyd Kratz in Telford, Pennsylvania is a catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He played baseball at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia...
(IL - Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
) and Esteban GermánEsteban GermanEsteban Germán Guridi is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. Germán has played for the Kansas City Royals, the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers.-Major league baseball career :...
(PCL - Oklahoma City RedHawks).
2010 - Allentown, PA
- The 23rd Triple-A All-Star Game took place on July 14, 2010 in Allentown, PennsylvaniaAllentown, PennsylvaniaAllentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the 215th largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently...
at Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigsLehigh Valley IronPigsThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs are a minor league baseball team that plays in the International League. The IronPigs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team plays their home games at Coca-Cola Park, which is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania...
of the IL. The game was viewed by 10,000 in attendance as well as national television (MLB NetworkMLB NetworkMLB Network is an American television specialty channel dedicated to professional baseball. It is primarily owned by Major League Baseball. Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications have minority ownership of the new network, with MLB retaining a controlling two-thirds share...
) and radio audiences. Anthony SlamaAnthony SlamaAnthony Thomas Slama is a relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He is 6'3", and weighs 207 lbs., and bats and throws right-handed....
(IL - Rochester Red WingsRochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
) was the winning pitcher, Josh BanksJosh BanksJoshua Charles Banks is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is 6'3" in height and weighs 195 pounds. Banks attended college at Florida International University...
(PCL - Round Rock ExpressRound Rock ExpressThe Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
) took the loss, and Jonathan AlbaladejoJonathan AlbaladejoJonathan Albaladejo Santana is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball. Prior to signing with Yomiuri, Albaladego pitched for the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.-Career:Albaladejo hired his...
(IL - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees) earned the save. The "Top Stars" were Chase LambinChase LambinChase Morrow Lambin is a minor league baseball infielder with the Minnesota Twins organization.Lambin attended Cypress Falls High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette...
(IL - Syracuse Chiefs) and Thomas DiamondThomas DiamondThomas Nicklaus Diamond is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-College & draft:...
(PCL - Iowa CubsIowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
).
2011 - Salt Lake City, UT
- The 24th Triple-A All-Star Game took place on July 13, 2011 in Salt Lake City, UtahUtahUtah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
at Spring Mobile Ballpark, home of the Salt Lake BeesSalt Lake BeesThe Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was...
of the PCL. The game was viewed by 12,439 in attendance as well as national television (MLB Network) and radio audiences. Zach McAllisterZach McAllisterZachary Taylor McAllister is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:...
(IL - Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
) was the winning pitcher and Brad MillsBrad Mills (pitcher)Bradley Aaron Mills is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He throws left-handed and bats right-handed.-College, draft, and minor-league career:...
(PCL - Las Vegas 51sLas Vegas 51sThe Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
) took the loss. The "Top Stars" were Russ CanzlerRuss CanzlerRussell Michael Canzler is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Professional career:Canzler was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 30th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft out of Hazleton Area High School. He played in the Cubs organization from 2004 to 2010...
(IL - Durham BullsDurham BullsThe Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
) and David CooperDavid CooperDavid Cooper may refer to:*Dave Cooper , Canadian cartoonist, commercial illustrator and graphic designer*Dave Cooper , 1980s English heavy-metal musician...
(PCL - Las Vegas).
All-time results
| American League American League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major... vs. National League National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional... (–) |
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| Year | |Winner | ||
| AL | NL | ||
| 2 | 1 | American League | |
| 3 | 8 | National League | |
| 6 | 8 | National League | |
| 5 | 6 | National League | |
| 2 | 1 | American League | |
| 3 | 14 | National League | |
| 5 | 8 | National League | |
| 9 | 0 | American League | |
| 1 | 2 | National League | |
| 5 | 3 | American League | |
| All-time: American League: 4 wins National League: 6 wins |
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| International League International League The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States... vs. Pacific Coast League Pacific Coast League The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The... (–present) |
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| Year | |Winner | ||
| IL | PCL | ||
| 8 | 4 | International League | |
| 5 | 9 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 2 | 8 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 5 | 9 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 0 | 5 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 13 | 9 | International League | |
| 4 | 3 | International League | |
| 5 | 11 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 6 | 0 | International League | |
| 7 | 5 | International League | |
| 5 | 6 | Pacific Coast League | |
| 6 | 5 | International League | |
| 2 | 1 | International League | |
| 3 | 0 | International League | |
| All-time: International League: 8 wins Pacific Coast League: 6 wins |
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Future All-Star games
- The 2012 event will be played on July 11, 2012 in BuffaloBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
at Coca-Cola Field, home of the Buffalo BisonsBuffalo BisonsThe Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
(IL).
Awards
The awards vary from year to year: Stars of the Game, Top Stars, MVP (discontinued), Stars of Stars (discontinued), Batter-of-the-Game (discontinued), Pitcher-of-the-Game (discontinued).Notable All-Stars
Of the more than 870 players named as Triple-A All-Stars, 73 have gone on to play in the Major League Baseball All-Star GameMajor League Baseball All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
. These players are: