Shaun Anderson Heading To SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game
Funnville - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that right-hander Shaun Anderson has been selected to pitch in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, July 15 at Nationals Park. The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game is the preeminent prospect showcase and
Funnville - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that right-hander
Anderson becomes the third player to particpate in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures game while still a member of the Flying Squirrels. Richmond catcher
Inclusion in the Futures Game means that Anderson will no longer pitch in the Eastern League All-Star contest. His spot on the Western Division roster will be filled by Richmond Flying Squirrels reliever
ABOUT DAN SLANIA
Slania makes his second career All-Star roster and his first at Double-A. Slania is 0-2 with a 2.66 ERA on the season and has recorded one save for the Flying Squirrels. Slania has the third-lowest BB/9 recorded by EL relievers this season with just seven walks in 40.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen. A fifth-round selection by the San Francisco Giants in 2013 out of Notre Dame, Slania was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending August 20, 2017.
ABOUT SHAUN ANDERSON
Anderson becomes the third current Flying Squirrel player to participate in the SiriusXM Futures Game. The nomination to the Eastern League All-Star team was his first such honor as a professional and occurred in his first year at Double-A. The former Red Sox third round selection has been a mainstay in the Richmond rotation, starting 15 games for the Flying Squirrels this season. Anderson is currently third in the Eastern League in strikeouts (91) and leads the Flying Squirrels in innings pitched (91). The righty won five of his first seven decisions this season and has lasted at least five innings in all 16 starts this year. The hurler has also contributed at the plate when needed this season, delivering a pair of doubles and a base hit in 21 at bats.
The San Francisco Giants acquired Anderson last year from the Boston Red Sox at the trade deadline in exchange for
Updated rosters for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Classic can be viewed here.
Individual tickets to the Eastern League All-Star Classic on July 10 and 11 at ARM & HAMMER Park are on-sale now. Fans can purchase tickets and two-day passes by visiting www.TrentonThunder.com/2018ASG by calling 609-394-3300 x101.
The Flying Squirrels continue their five -game Independence Day Weekend homestand on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP