Lake Elsinore to host 2016 Cal-Carolina ASG

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. -- The Lake Elsinore Storm are proud to announce they have been awarded the 2016 California League-Carolina League All-Star Game. 2016 will represent a monumental year as the California League celebrates the 75th year of Minor League Baseball. To commemorate this occasion, the league will introduce its inaugural California League Hall of Fame Class at the All-Star Game in Lake Elsinore.

"I'm thrilled that the Lake Elsinore Storm will be hosting the 2016 All Star Game during our 75th year," California League president Charlie Blaney said. "The Storm staff do a great job at highlighting a family friendly atmosphere with memorable and creatively wacky experiences that make Minor League Baseball so exciting. Also, The Diamond is the perfect place to honor the inaugural Cal League Hall of Fame class."

Notable alumni from the California League include George Brett, Don Drysdale, Ken Griffey Jr., Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Pedro Martinez, Kirby Puckett and Mike Trout.

"The 75th season of Cal League baseball is a very special occasion," Storm president Dave Oster said. "We're extremely honored to have been chosen as host for the 2016 edition of the All-Star Game. We plan on honoring the rich history of the league in what is sure to be a memorable Midsummer Classic."

The game will be played at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

For more information, please contact the Lake Elsinore Storm at 951-245-HITS (4487) or visit stormbaseball.com.