Nine players honored for excellence in the field
(Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 10, 2018) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced the 2018 Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team. Players were selected through voting from league club managers and executives.
“We continue to be impressed each season with the defensive prowess of our players,” said League President Rick White. “While there were many outstanding candidates, these nine players stood out for the work they did on the field this past season.”
2018 marks the fourth consecutive season in which the Atlantic League has selected the Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team among its post-season awards. The honor, based on a player’s defensive abilities during the regular season, commemorates the red and blue stitched Rawlings baseball that was adopted as the league’s official baseball in 2015.
The following is the 2018 Atlantic League Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team:
| POSITION |
PLAYER |
TEAM |
| Catcher |
Derek Norris |
Sugar Land Skeeters |
| First Base |
Matt Chavez |
Sugar Land Skeeters |
| Second Base |
Alexi Casilla |
York Revolution |
| Third Base |
Deibinson Romero |
New Britain Bees |
| Shortstop |
Edwin Garcia |
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs |
| Outfield |
Jared Mitchell |
York Revolution |
| Outfield |
Anthony Giansanti |
Sugar Land Skeeters |
| Outfield |
Darian Sandford |
Lancaster Barnstormers |
| Pitcher |
Mark Hamburger |
New Britain Bees |
The following is the schedule for the remainder of this year’s Atlantic League awards:
Thursday, October 11 – Player, Pitcher, Manager and Rawlings Gold Glove Defensive Player of the Year
Monday, October 15 – Club Awards, including the Joe Klein Executive of the Year, the Ken Shepard Award for Promotional Excellence, the Ray Cipperly Award for Groundskeeping Excellence, Promotion of the Year, Mascot of the Year, Ballpark of the Year and Outstanding Club Community Service Award
About The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 40 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 900 players and 70 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment.
For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.
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