Tatis Jr., Cease Among Stars Chosen For MWL All-Star Game
MIDLAND, Mich. – The stars will be on display Tuesday, June 20, as the Midwest League announced its All-Star Game lineups.
TinCaps left-handed pitcher Logan Allen, outfielder Jorge Oña, and shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. have been selected as 2017 Midwest League All-Stars, the league announced Wednesday. South Bend Cubs prized pitcher Dylan Cease, as well as pitcher Duncan Robinson, third baseman Wladimir Galindo and second baseman Yeiler Peguero were also chosen.
The 53rd Midwest League All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday, June 20 at Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan.
For Fort Wayne, Oña is the lone reserve outfielder, while Tatis Jr. is one of the reserve infielders.
“I’m really proud of the hard work these guys have put it, and am glad to see them rewarded,” said TinCaps manager Anthony Contreras.
The 18-year old Tatis Jr. is the second-youngest Midwest League player to be named an All-Star this season, just two months older than Lansing infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Both players are sons of former major leaguers, as is fellow Lugnut Bo Bichette, the son of former slugger Dante Bichette, who was also chosen to the All-Star roster.
A full list of MWL All-Stars can be found here for the East Division and West Division.