Raul Mondesi to Represent Storm Chasers in PCL All-Star Game

Omaha Storm Chasers shortstop Raul Mondesi  has been selected to represent the organization at the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, as announced by the Pacific Coast League on Wednesday. The circuit's Mid-Summer Classic will take place in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, July 12 at Cheney Stadium and be televised live nationally on MLB Network.

Mondesi through 50 games with Omaha has hit .337 (67-199), adding 34 runs, 15 doubles, four triples, seven homers and 32 RBI, in addition to 16 steals. He has recorded hits in 16 of the last 18 he has started for the Storm Chasers, batting .395 (30-76) with 14 runs, seven doubles, one triple, three longballs and 15 RBI going back to June 8. During that period he ranks fourth in the Pacific Coast League in hits, as well as tied for sixth in total bases (48) and extra-base hits.

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The 21-year-old's 16 steals this season are tied for the most among all Pacific Coast League players entering play on Wednesday, having been successful in all but 18 attempts. Mondesi's .337 batting average with Omaha is also good for seventh in the Pacific Coast League. He was signed by the Royals as a non-drafted free agent on July 27, 2011.<o:p>
The honor is the second Mid-Season All-Star selection for Mondesi, after earning Texas League All-Star honors during the 2015 campaign. The Storm Chasers last season had two Pacific Coast League All-Stars, though only RHP Andrew Edwards was able to participate. Reliever Brooks Pounders was initially announced to the circuit's All-Star squad but did not play due to a promotion to the Major Leagues.<o:p>
Tickets are still available for all remaining Storm Chasers contests, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets, as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100. To view Ticket Office hours, please click here.<o:p>