Looking at the 2011 Topps All-Star Rookie Team today made me realize just how lucky we are to have AAA minor league baseball in the Lehigh Valley. Not only do we have our own team to cheer for but we also have an opportunity to see the major league stars of tomorrow in our own backward.
All but 2 of the 2011 Topps All-Star Rookie team have played baseball in Coca-Cola Park. Here’s the all rookie team and when they appeared in our ballpark. Maybe next year we’ll have a few of our own on the all rookie team.
Catcher: J.P. Arencibia, Blue Jays (.219-23-78). Represented Las Vegas in the 7/14/10 AAA all-star game at CCP.
J.P. Arencibia, Home Run Derby
First Base: Mark Trumbo, Angels (.254-29-87). Represented Salt Lake City in the 7/14/10 AAA all-star game.
Mark Trumbo, PCL All-Star
Second Base: Danny Espinosa, Nationals (.236-21-66). August, 2010 with Syracuse Chiefs.
Third Base: Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays (.293-9-25) N/A
Shortstop: Dee Gordon, Dodgers (.304-0-11-24 SB) N/A
OF: Josh Reddick, Red Sox (.280-7-28) July, 2010 & April 2011 with Pawtucket Red Sox.
Josh Reddick, Pawtucket Red Sox
OF: Desmond Jennings: Rays (.259-10-25). July, 2010 & June 2011 with Durham Bulls.
Desmond Jennings, Durham Bulls
OF: Ben Revere: Twins (.267-0-30). May, 2011 with Rochester Red Wings.
Ben Revere, Rochester Red Wings
SP: Jeremy Hellickson, Rays (13-10 2.95). Starting pitcher for Durham Bulls on 7/29/10. Made major league debut 4 days later. 2011 American League Rookie of the Year.
Jeremy Hellickson, Durham Bulls
RP: Craig Kimbrel, Braves (4-3 2.10 46 Saves). 2 Saves for Gwinnett on 8/6/10 & 8/8/10. 2011 National League Rookie of the Year.
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Amazing how many Future Major Leaguers we saw come through CCP. Most def. the joys of having Minor League ball here in the LHV.
Here’s hoping we get to see Bryce Harper April 11, 12, 13 or in early May when Syracuse comes to town. By the time they come back in August he may be with the Nationals.