The South Atlantic League just announced their 2008 All-Star Team. This isn’t to be confused with the midseason team. According to the release, “The All-Star Team was voted on by the 16 South Atlantic League Teams’ Field
Managers, General Managers, Sportswriters and Broadcasters for a total of 64
votes.“
One interesting thing the SAL does is name a top pitcher, an MVP and a top MLB Prospect. Here’s who got chosen for what, along with the entire team:
|
Most Outstanding Pitcher |
Madison Bumgarner |
Augusta GreenJackets |
|
Most Outstanding MLB Prospect |
Jason Heyward |
Rome Braves |
|
Most Valuable Player |
Darin Holcomb |
Asheville Tourists |
|
Manager |
Joe Mikulik |
Asheville Tourists |
|
Coach |
Ross Grimsley |
Augusta GreenJackets |
|
RH Pitcher |
Jhoulys Chacin |
Asheville Tourists |
|
LH Pitcher |
Madison Bumgarner |
Augusta GreenJackets |
|
Catcher |
Jesus Montero |
Charleston RiverDogs |
|
First Baseman |
Frederick Freeman |
Rome Braves |
|
Second Baseman |
Everth Cabrera |
Asheville Tourists |
|
Shortstop |
Freddy Galvis |
Lakewood BlueClaws |
|
Third Baseman |
Darin Holcomb |
Asheville Tourists |
|
Utility Infielder |
Steffan Wilson |
West Virginia Power |
|
Outfielder |
Jason Heyward |
Rome Braves |
|
Outfielder |
Michael Stanton |
Greensboro Grasshoppers |
|
Outfielder |
Michael Mitchell |
Asheville Tourists |
|
Utility Outfielder |
Caleb Gindl |
West Virginia Power |
|
Designated Hitter |
Eric Fryer |
West Virginia Power |
