Two Former Osprey Honored as Futures Game All-Stars
Gracing this roster of the top prospects in all of baseball are two familiar faces - SS Isan Díaz (Missoula '15) representing the Miami Marlins and OF Alek Thomas (Missoula '18).Diaz, member of the 2015 Pioneer League Champion Osprey and 2015 Pioneer League MVP, has taken quite the journey since
Gracing this roster of the top prospects in all of baseball are two familiar faces - SS
Diaz, member of the 2015 Pioneer League Champion Osprey and 2015 Pioneer League MVP, has taken quite the journey since being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2014 Major League Draft. After being tabbed as the Pioneer League MVP and D-Backs Minor League Player of the Year in '15 after hitting .360 with 13 HR and 51 RBI - he was shipped to Milwaukee along with another former Osprey (Chase Anderson) as a part of the D-Backs acquisition of SS
Thomas, the 2018 2nd round selection, joined Missoula amidst the heart of the 2018 Osprey season, joining a roster packed with top Diamondbacks prospects, and wasted no time making his presence felt. In just 28 games, Alek produced at the dish with ease with a slash line of .341/.396/.496, 12 XBH, 2 HR and 17 RBI. 2019 has seen Thomas waste no time in Kane County (Low-A). Through 65 games Thomas has been the battery of the Mid-West League Cougars, hitting .296 with 18 XBH, 7 HR, 34 RBI and 8 SB.
For the first time in its history, the Futures Game will feature an American League vs. National League format, following the U.S. vs. World match-ups of the last 20 years. In addition, the game will return to a seven-inning format and will follow the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. Hall of Famer Jim Thome will lead the AL Futures Team, while four-time All-Star Dennis Martinez manages the NL Futures Team.
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with MLB Pipeline, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25 players currently on each team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all full-season Minor Leagues were eligible to be selected. Complete Futures Game rosters, prospect analysis and rankings can be found at www.MLB.com/pipeline.
The teams feature a combined 24 former first round draft picks (13 on AL; 11 on NL), one player picked in Competitive Balance Round A (NL), seven second round picks (1 on AL; 6 on NL), two third round picks (1 on AL; 1 on NL); two fifth round picks (AL) and two seventh round picks (AL). Among the 24 first round picks, seven were selected in the 2018 Draft, nine in the 2017 Draft and eight in the 2016 Draft.
The two squads contain a combined 15 internationally-born players representing nine different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by five players, followed by Colombia (2), Cuba (2) and Puerto Rico (2). Canada, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela are each represented by one player on the rosters.
As part of its live All-Star Week programming, MLB Network will exclusively televise and MLB.com will live stream the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at 7:00 p.m. (ET), with Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds, Heidi Watney and MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis on the call live from Progressive Field.
SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, will provide live play-by-play coverage of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on MLB Network Radio (XM channel 89; Sirius channel 209) in addition to SiriusXM's other comprehensive live coverage from Cleveland. The game will also be available to SiriusXM subscribers on the SiriusXM app for smart phones and mobile devices and online at www.siriusXM.com/MLB.
Don't miss your chance to see the stars of tomorrow, today. Missoula returns home for the second homestand of the season on July 1 with a three-game slate against the Idaho Falls Chukars. On Monday, all military service members and their families can receive 2-for-1 tickets for Military Monday - or with the donation of a non-perishable food item, a family of four can receive four tickets, four hotdogs, four chips and four sodas - just $30 for Family Night. Tuesday is Bike to the Ballpark, push those pedals to the stadium and receive a 2-for-1 ticket offer! Lastly, Wednesday July 3, the Osprey host Missoula's favorite Independence Day celebration with a post-game firework extravaganza!
All Osprey game tickets can be purchased at the MSO Hub Box Office, located at 140 North Higgins
in Downtown Missoula, online at MissoulaOsprey.com and by phone (406) 543-3300.
2019 AL Futures Roster
Pitchers (10)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
31 Balazovic, Jordan (MIN) R-R 6-4 175 9/17/98 Mississauga, Canada Fort Myers Miracle (Florida State League/A)
17 Bukauskas, J.B. (HOU) R-R 6-0 196 10/11/96 Ashburn, VA Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League/AA)
6 Dunn, Justin (SEA) R-R 6-2 185 9/22/95 Freeport, NY Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/AA)
45 Garcia, Deivi (NYY) R-R 5-9 163 5/19/99 Bonao, D.R. Trenton Thunder (Eastern League/AA)
21 Hall, DL (BAL) L-L 6-2 195 9/19/98 Warner Robins, GA Frederick Keys (Carolina League/A)
30 Manning, Matt (DET) R-R 6-6 215 1/28/98 Elk Grove, CA Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA)
38 McKay, Brendan (TB) L-L 6-2 212 12/18/95 Darlington, PA Durham Bulls (International League/AAA)
34 Pearson, Nate (TOR) R-R 6-6 245 8/20/96 Odessa, FL New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League/AA)
36 Rodriguez, Grayson (BAL) L-R 6-5 220 11/6/99 Nacogdoches, TX Delmarva Shorebirds (South Atlantic League/A)
29 Singer, Brady (KC) R-R 6-5 210 8/4/96 Leesburg, FL Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Texas League/AA)
Catchers (3)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
24 Hernandez, Ronaldo (TB) R-R 6-1 185 11/11/97 Arjona, Colombia Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State League/A)
28 Huff, Sam (TEX) R-R 6-4 230 1/14/98 Phoenix, AZ Down East Wood Ducks (Carolina League/A)
12 Rogers, Jake (DET) R-R 6-1 205 4/18/95 Canyon, TX Toledo Mud Hens (International League/AAA)
Infielders (7)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
40 Franco, Wander (TB) S-R 5-10 189 3/1/01 Bani, D.R. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State League/A)
10 Jones, Nolan (CLE) L-R 6-4 185 5/7/98 Langhorne, PA Lynchburg Hillcats (Carolina League/A)
1 Lewis, Royce (MIN) R-R 6-2 200 6/5/99 Aliso Viejo, CA Fort Myers Miracle (Florida State League/A)
7 Madrigal, Nick (CWS) R-R 5-7 165 3/5/97 Sacramento, CA Birmingham Barons (Southern League/AA)
14 Mateo, Jorge (OAK) R-R 6-0 192 6/23/95 Santo Domingo, D.R. Las Vegas Aviators (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
18 Paredes, Isaac (DET) R-R 5-11 225 2/18/99 Hemosillo, Mexico Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA)
10 White, Evan (SEA) R-L 6-3 205 4/26/96 Columbus, OH Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/AA)
Outfielders (5)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
25 Adell, Jo (LAA) R-R 6-3 215 4/8/99 Louisville, KY Mobile BayBears (Southern League/AA)
18 Duran, Jarren (BOS) L-R 6-2 200 9/5/96 Buena Park, CA Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA)
2 Johnson, Daniel (CLE) L-L 5-10 200 7/11/95 Vallejo, CA Columbus Clippers (International League/AAA)
18 Kelenic, Jarred (SEA) L-L 6-1 196 7/16/99 Waukesha, WI Modesto Nuts (California League/A)
26 Robert, Luis (CWS) R-R 6-3 185 8/3/97 Havana, Cuba Birmingham Barons (Southern League/AA)
Coaches & Staff: Jim Thome (Manager); Dave Burba (Bullpen Coach); Sean Casey (Hitting Coach); Ever Magallanes (3B Coach); Charlie Manuel (Bench Coach); Juan Nieves (Pitching Coach); Nick Punto (1B Coach); Chad Wolfe (Athletic Trainer)
2019 NL Futures Roster
Pitchers (10)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
73 Alzolay, Adbert (CHI) R-R 6-0 179 3/1/95 Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela Iowa Cubs (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
30 Anderson, Ian (ATL) R-R 6-3 170 5/2/98 Rexford, NY Mississippi Braves (Southern League/AA)
35 Bowden, Ben (COL) L-L 6-4 235 10/21/94 Lynn, MA Albuquerque Isotopes (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
11 Gore, MacKenzie (SD) L-L 6-3 195 2/24/99 Wilmington, NC Lake Elsinore Storm (California League/A)
18 Kay, Anthony (NYM) L-L 6-0 218 3/21/95 Stony Brook, NY Syracuse Mets (International League/AAA)
12 May, Dustin (LAD) R-R 6-6 180 9/6/97 Justin, TX Tulsa Drillers (Texas League/AA)
40 Morejon, Adrian (SD) L-L 6-0 175 2/27/99 Havana, Cuba Amarillo Sod Poodles (Texas League/AA)
26 Patiño, Luis (SD) R-R 6-0 192 10/26/99 Barranquilla, Colombia Lake Elsinore Storm (California League/A)
45 Sanchez, Sixto (MIA) R-R 6-0 185 7/29/98 San Cristobal, D.R. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Southern League/AA)
14 Williams, Devin (MIL) R-R 6-3 165 9/21/94 Florissant, MO Biloxi Shuckers (Southern League/AA)
Catchers (3)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
46 Amaya, Miguel (CHI) R-R 6-1 185 3/9/95 Chitre, Panama Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Carolina League/A)
9 Bart, Joey (SF) R-R 6-2 235 12/15/96 Buford, GA San Jose Giants (California League/A)
25 Varsho, Daulton (ARI) R-R 5-10 190 7/2/96 Chilli, WI Jackson Generals (Southern League/AA)
Infielders (6)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
23 Bohm, Alec (PHI) R-R 6-5 225 8/3/96 Omaha, NE Reading Fightin Phils (Eastern League/AA)
25 Craig, Will (PIT) R-R 6-3 212 11/16/94 Johnson City, TN Indianapolis Indians (International League/AAA)
1 Diaz, Isan (MIA) L-R 5-10 185 5/27/96 Bayamon, Puerto Rico New Orleans Baby Cakes (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
19 Gorman, Nolan (STL) R-R 6-1 210 5/10/00 Phoenix, AZ Palm Beach Cardinals (Florida State League/A)
8 Kieboom, Carter (WSH) R-R 6-2 190 9/3/97 Marietta, GA Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
24 Lux, Gavin (LAD) L-R 6-2 190 11/23/97 Kenosha, WI Tulsa Drillers (Texas League/AA)
Outfielders (6)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
8 Carlson, Dylan (STL) S-L 6-2 205 10/23/98 Elk Grove, CA Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA)
3 Harrison, Monte (MIA) R-R 6-3 220 8/10/95 Lee Summit, MO New Orleans Baby Cakes (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
16 Pache, Cristian (ATL) R-R 6-2 185 11/19/98 Santo Domingo, D.R. Mississippi Braves (Southern League/AA)
13 Ramos, Heliot (SF) R-R 6-1 188 9/7/99 Humacao, Puerto Rico San Jose Giants (California League/A)
2 Thomas, Alek (ARI) L-L 5-11 175 4/28/00 Chicago, IL Kane County Cougars (Midwest League/A)
7 Trammell, Taylor (CIN) L-L 6-2 215 9/13/97 Powder Springs, GA Chattanooga Lookouts (Southern League/AA)
Coaches & Staff: Dennis Martinez (Manager);