Phoenix, AZ -- The Arizona Fall League, owned and operated by Major League Baseball, is pleased to announce 25 former players have been selected to participate in the 77th All-Star Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh next Tuesday evening.
The complete listing below features 12 first-time All-Star selections:
Bronson Arroyo (Reds)
Jermaine Dye (White Sox)
Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers)
Roy Halladay (Blue Jays)
Matt Holliday* (Rockies)
Ryan Howard* (Phillies)
Bobby Jenks* (White Sox)
Carlos Lee (Brewers)
Paul Lo Duca (Mets)
Gary Matthews, Jr.* (Rangers)
Joe Mauer* (Twins)
Brian McCann* (Braves)
A.J. Pierzynski (White Sox)
Albert Pujols (Cardinals)
Freddy Sanchez* (Pirates)
Grady Sizemore* (Indians)
Alfonso Soriano (Nationals)
Dan Uggla* (Marlins)
Chase Utley* (Phillies)
Brandon Webb* (Diamondbacks)
Vernon Wells (Blue Jays)
David Wright* (Mets)
Michael Young (Rangers)
*First-time All-Stars
Three Additional Arizona Fall League Fast Facts:
* Since the league's inception in 1992, there have been 94 former AFL players who have been selected to at least one MLF All-Star Game.
* 46 players from the AFL "Class of 2005" have reched Major League ranks from Opening Day 2006 until now.
* As of today, 1,225 former Arizona Fall League players have participated at the Major League level since the league's inception.
The Arizona Fall League will begin its 15th season on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.
