MANCHESTER, NH — Dozens of baseball’s top prospects and premiere talents will convene in Manchester next summer as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats announced they will host the 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 12, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
“It’s a testament to our city, our front office and our fans that the Eastern League has bestowed this honor upon us once again,” said Fisher Cats Owner Art Solomon. “We are thrilled to welcome the very best prospects in the Eastern League, and we look forward to creating more memories for everyone involved next summer.”
“We’re proud to bring major events like this to Manchester,” Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner said. “We’re excited to work with the community and our partners to make this the best All-Star Game yet. ”
The 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game will feature the stars of the Eastern Division against the stars of the Western Division. The teams will be selected through a combination of fan balloting and selections from managers, media and team personnel.
Notable Eastern League All-Stars (Last 10 Seasons):
- Brett Cecil – former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays pitche
- Travis d’Arnaud – former Fisher Cat and current New York Mets Catcher
- Ryan Goins – former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays infielde
- Adeiny Hechavarria – former Fisher Cat and current Miami Marlins shortstop
- Adam Lind – former Fisher Cat and current Seattle Mariners first baseman
- Aaron Loup – former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays pitcher
- Jeff Locke – Conway, N.H. native and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher
- Clay Buchholz – Boston Red Sox pitcher
- Brock Holt – Boston Red Sox utility player
- Henry Owens – Boston Red Sox pitching prospect
- Blake Swihart – Boston Red Sox catcher/outfielder
- Christian Vazquez – Boston Red Sox catcher
- Steven Wright – Boston Red Sox knuckleballer
- Matt Garza – Milwaukee Brewers pitcher
- Josh Harrison – Pittsburgh Pirates infielder
- Austin Jackson – Chicago White Sox outfielder
- Starling Marte – Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
- Daniel Murphy - Washington Nationals second baseman
- Joe Panik – San Francisco Giants second baseman
- Chris Tillman – Baltimore Orioles pitcher
- Jordan Zimmerman – Detroit Tigers pitcher
Jeff Bagwell, Jose Bautista, Michael Bourn, Aaron Hill, Jon Lester, Angel Pagan, Hanley Ramirez, Alex Rios, Grady Sizemore, Omar Vizquel, Bernie Williams, Kevin Youkilis and Joel Zumaya.
Tickets will go on sale toward the end of the 2016 season, and details of the All-Star festivities will be announced in the coming weeks. Fisher Cats season ticket holders will have the first chance to purchase All-Star tickets when they renew their plans for 2017.
For more information on the 2017 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game, call the Fisher Cats at(603) 641-2005 or email info@nhfishercats.com. T
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