Rosters Announced for the 2012 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game
Rosters for the 14th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game were announced today by Major League Baseball.
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game features the top Minor League prospects competing as part of Taco Bell All-Star Sunday. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. (ET)/4:00 p.m. (CT) and can be viewed live on ESPN2, ESPN2 HD and MLB.TV. SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, will provide play-by-play coverage of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on MLB Network Radio (XM channel 89) in addition to SiriusXM’s other comprehensive live coverage from Kansas City. The game will also be available to SiriusXM subscribers on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smart phones and mobile devices and online at SiriusXM.com. Taco Bell All-Star Sunday is the first of three days of All-Star events at Kauffman Stadium, culminating with the 83rd All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 10th.
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau, MLB.com, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25-man rosters for each club, the U.S. Team and the World Team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all full-season Minor Leagues were eligible to participate.
The teams feature 17 former first round draft picks (U.S. – 13; World – 4), six players picked in Compensation Round A (U.S. – 5; World – 1) and four second round picks (all U.S.). Among the 17 first round picks, nine were selected in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, including each of the top four overall picks. The World Team features players from 11 different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by eight players, followed by Venezuela (six), Cuba (two) and Puerto Rico (two).
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will last nine innings, and in the event of a tie, a 10th inning will be played. The game will not go longer than 10 innings, regardless of the score. Players and coaches will be outfitted in special SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game jerseys and will wear caps of their Major League organization with a SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game logo embroidered on the side.
The Minor League Baseball Umpires who will work the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game are Kolin Kline (home plate) of the Southern League, Tom Woodring (first base) of the Eastern League, Nick Bailey (second base) of the Pacific Coast League and Spencer Flynn (third base) of the Southern League.
Eighty-eight players have competed in both the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In 2011, 30 Major League All-Stars were alumni of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Seven players – Adam Dunn, Neftali Feliz, Jason Heyward, Francisco Liriano, Evan Longoria, Ben Sheets and Geovany Soto – appeared in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and were named to the All-Star Game in the following season. The full list of players who have been named to both games are as follows:
Player Current Organization Position All-Star Game Futures Game
Elvis Andrus Rangers INF 2010 2007-08
Jose Bautista Blue Jays OF 2010-11 2005
Josh Beckett Red Sox RHP 2007, 2009, 2011 2000
Lance Berkman Cardinals INF 2001-02, 2004, 2011 1999
Hank Blalock --- INF 2003-04 2001
Ryan Braun Brewers OF 2008-11 2006
Jay Bruce Reds OF 2011 2007
Clay Buchholz Red Sox RHP 2010 2007
John Buck Marlins C 2010 2002
Mark Buehrle Marlins LHP 2002, 2005-06, 2009 2000
Marlon Byrd --- OF 2010 2002
Miguel Cabrera Tigers INF 2004, 2007, 2010-11 2001-02
Trevor Cahill Diamondbacks RHP 2010 2008
Matt Cain Giants RHP 2009, 2011 2004
Robinson Cano Yankees INF 2006, 2010-11 2003-04
Starlin Castro Cubs INF 2011 2009
Aaron Cook Red Sox LHP 2008 2002
Francisco Cordero Blue Jays RHP 2004, 2007, 2009 1999
Carl Crawford Red Sox OF 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Nelson Cruz Rangers OF 2009 2005
Michael Cuddyer Rockies OF 2011 1999
Adam Dunn White Sox OF 2002 2001
Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox OF 2011 2007
Neftali Feliz Rangers RHP 2010 2009
Prince Fielder Tigers INF 2007, 2009, 2011 2004
Rafael Furcal Cardinals INF 2003, 2010 1999
Yovani Gallardo Brewers RHP 2010 2006
Marcus Giles --- INF 2003 2000
Adrian Gonzalez Red Sox INF 2008-11 2001
Gio Gonzalez Nationals LHP 2011 2006
Zack Greinke Brewers RHP 2009 2003
Josh Hamilton Rangers OF 2008-11 2000
J.J. Hardy Orioles INF 2007 2003
Corey Hart Brewers OF 2008, 2010 2002
Felix Hernandez Mariners RHP 2009, 2011 2004
Roberto Hernandez Indians RHP 2010 2004-05
Jason Heyward Braves OF 2010 2009
Aaron Hill Diamondbacks INF 2009 2004
Ryan Howard Phillies INF 2006, 2009-10 2003
Orlando Hudson White Sox INF 2007, 2009 2002
Phil Hughes Yankees RHP 2010 2006
Omar Infante Marlins INF 2010 2002
Brandon Inge Athletics INF 2009 2000
Edwin Jackson Nationals RHP 2009 2003
Howie Kendrick Angels INF 2011 2006
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers LHP 2011 2007
Francisco Liriano Twins LHP 2006 2002, 2005
Evan Longoria Rays INF 2008-10 2007
Felipe Lopez --- INF 2005 2000-01
Jose Lopez Indians INF 2006 2002
Ryan Ludwick Reds OF 2008 2001
Russell Martin Yankees C 2007-08, 2011 2005
Victor Martinez Tigers C 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Joe Mauer Twins C 2006, 2008-10 2003
Andrew McCutchen Pirates OF 2011 2008
Justin Morneau Twins INF 2007-10 2002, 2004
Mark Mulder --- LHP 2003-04 1999
Dioner Navarro --- C 2008 2004
Carlos Peña Rays INF 2009 2000-01
Hunter Pence Phillies OF 2009, 2011 2006
Brad Penny Giants RHP 2006-07 1999
Brandon Phillips Reds INF 2010-11 2002
Aramis Ramirez Brewers INF 2005, 2008 1999
Hanley Ramirez Marlins INF 2008-10 2005
Jose Reyes Marlins INF 2006-07, 2010-11 2002
Alex Rios White Sox OF 2006-07 2003
Francisco Rodriguez Brewers RHP 2004, 2007-09 2002
B.J. Ryan --- LHP 2005 1999
C.C. Sabathia Yankees LHP 2003-04, 2007, 2010 2000
Ervin Santana Angels RHP 2008 2003
Ben Sheets --- RHP 2001, 2004, 2007-08 2000
Grady Sizemore Indians OF 2006-08 2003
Alfonso Soriano Cubs OF 2002-05, 2007-08 1999
Geovany Soto Cubs C 2008 2007
Troy Tulowitzki Rockies INF 2010-11 2006
Justin Upton Diamondbacks OF 2009, 2011 2007
Chase Utley Phillies INF 2006-10 2001
Jose Valverde Tigers RHP 2007, 2010-11 2001
Justin Verlander Tigers RHP 2007, 2009-11 2005
Edinson Vólquez Padres RHP 2008 2005
Joey Votto Reds INF 2010-11 2006-07
Adam Wainwright Cardinals RHP 2010 2002
Rickie Weeks Brewers INF 2011 2004
Vernon Wells Angels OF 2003, 2006, 2010 1999-00
David Wright Mets INF 2006-10 2004
Kevin Youkilis Red Sox INF 2008-09, 2011 2003
Chris Young Diamondbacks OF 2010 2005
Barry Zito Giants LHP 2002-03, 2006 2000
There are currently 223 players from the first 13 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Games on active rosters or disabled lists in the Major Leagues as of today:
Players from 1999-2011 Futures Games Currently on Active Major League Rosters:
U.S.
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team____
Pedro Alvarez, INF 2009 Pirates
Brett Anderson, LHP 2008 Athletics
Rick Ankiel, OF 1999 Nationals
Jake Arrieta, RHP 2008 Orioles
Homer Bailey, RHP 2006 Reds
Josh Beckett, RHP 2000 Red Sox
Lance Berkman, INF 1999 Cardinals
Joe Blanton, RHP 2004 Phillies
Ryan Braun, OF 2006 Brewers
Jay Bruce, OF 2007 Reds
Clay Buchholz, RHP 2007 Red Sox
John Buck, C 2002 Marlins
Travis Buck, OF 2006 Astros
Mark Buehrle, LHP 2000 Marlins
Madison Bumgarner, LHP 2009 Giants
A.J. Burnett, RHP 1999 Pirates
Sean Burnett, LHP 2002 Nationals
Billy Butler, INF 2006 Royals
Trevor Cahill, RHP 2008 D-backs
Matt Cain, RHP 2004 Giants
Adrian Cardenas, INF 2007 Cubs
Jason Castro, C 2009 Astros
Joba Chamberlain, RHP 2007 Yankees
Lonnie Chisenhall, INF 2010 Indians
Aaron Cook, RHP 2002 Red Sox
Carl Crawford, OF 2002 Red Sox
Michael Cuddyer, OF 1999 Rockies
John Danks, LHP 2004 White Sox
James Darnell, INF 2011 Padres
Kyle Drabek, RHP 2009 Blue Jays
Stephen Drew, INF 2006 D-backs
Danny Duffy, LHP 2009 Royals
Adam Dunn, OF 2001 White Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF 2007 Red Sox
Danny Espinosa, INF 2009-10 Nationals
Prince Fielder, INF 2004 Tigers
Tyler Flowers, C 2009 White Sox
Gavin Floyd, RHP 2003-04 White Sox
Dexter Fowler, OF 2008 Rockies
Juan Francisco, INF 2008 Braves
Christian Friedrich, LHP 2010 Rockies
Mat Gamel, INF 2008 Brewers
Chris Getz, INF 2008 Royals
Paul Goldschmidt, INF 2011 D-backs
Adrian Gonzalez, INF 2001 Red Sox
Gio Gonzalez, LHP 2006 Nationals
Alex Gordon, OF 2006 Royals
Dee Gordon, INF 2010 Dodgers
Zack Greinke, RHP 2003 Brewers
Jason Grilli, RHP 1999 Pirates
Josh Hamilton, OF 2000 Rangers
J.J. Hardy, INF 2003 Orioles
Bryce Harper, OF 2011 Nationals
Corey Hart, OF 2002 Brewers
Chris Heisey, OF 2009 Reds
Jeremy Hellickson, RHP 2010 Rays
Jeremy Hermida, OF 2005 Padres
Jason Heyward, OF 2009 Braves
Aaron Hill, INF 2004 D-backs
Luke Hochevar, RHP 2007 Royals
Eric Hosmer, INF 2010 Royals
Ryan Howard, INF 2003 Phillies
Daniel Hudson, RHP 2010 D-backs
Orlando Hudson, INF 2002 White Sox
Phil Hughes, RHP 2006 Yankees
Chris Iannetta, C 2005 Angels
Brandon Inge, INF 2000 Athletics
Edwin Jackson, RHP 2003 Nationals
Desmond Jennings, OF 2009-10 Rays
Jim Johnson, RHP 2005 Orioles
Nick Johnson, INF 1999, 01 Orioles
Howie Kendrick, INF 2006 Angels
Adam Kennedy, INF 1999 Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw, LHP 2007 Dodgers
Jason Kipnis, INF 2011 Indians
Jason Kubel, OF 2004 D-backs
Adam LaRoche, INF 2003 Nationals
Mat Latos, RHP 2009 Reds
Brent Lillibridge, INF 2007 White Sox
Brad Lincoln, RHP 2009 Pirates
Matt Lindstrom, RHP 2006 Orioles
Evan Longoria, INF 2007 Rays
Ryan Ludwick, OF 2001 Reds
Jordan Lyles, RHP 2010 Astros
Paul Maholm, LHP 2005 Cubs
Lou Marson, C 2008 Indians
Jeff Mathis, C 2003-04 Blue Jays
Ryan Mattheus, RHP 2008 Nationals
Brian Matusz, LHP 2009 Orioles
Joe Mauer, C 2003 Twins
Cameron Maybin, OF 2006-07 Padres
Andrew McCutchen, OF 2008 Pirates
Devin Mesoraco, C 2011 Reds
Will Middlebrooks, INF 2011 Red Sox
Mike Minor, LHP 2010 Braves
Matt Moore, LHP 2011 Rays
Logan Morrison, OF 2010 Marlins
Mike Moustakas, INF 2010 Royals
Brett Myers, RHP 2001-02 Astros
Jeff Niemann, RHP 2007 Rays
Lyle Overbay, INF 2002 D-backs
Jarrod Parker, RHP 2009 Athletics
Troy Patton, LHP 2005 Orioles
Steve Pearce, INF 2007 Orioles
Hunter Pence, OF 2006 Phillies
Cliff Pennington, INF 2008 Athletics
Brandon Phillips, INF 2002 Reds
Cody Ransom, INF 2001 Brewers
Colby Rasmus, OF 2007 Blue Jays
Nolan Reimold, OF 2006 Orioles
Ben Revere, OF 2010 Twins
Clayton Richard, LHP 2008 Padres
Austin Romine, C 2010-11 Yankees
C.C. Sabathia, LHP 2000 Yankees
Tanner Scheppers, RHP 2010 Rangers
Nate Schierholtz, OF 2008 Giants
Grady Sizemore, OF 2003 Indians
Scott Sizemore, INF 2009 Athletics
Mike Stanton, OF 2009 Marlins
Tim Stauffer, RHP 2004 Padres
Ian Stewart, INF 2007 Cubs
Kurt Suzuki, C 2006 Athletics
Taylor Teagarden, C 2008 Orioles
Tyler Thornburg, RHP 2011 Brewers
Chad Tracy, INF 2002 Nationals
Mike Trout, OF 2010 Angels
Troy Tulowitzki, INF 2006 Rockies
B.J. Upton, OF 2004-05 Rays
Justin Upton, OF 2007 D-backs
Chase Utley, INF 2001 Phillies
Justin Verlander, RHP 2005 Tigers
Adam Wainwright, RHP 2002 Cardinals
Neil Walker, INF 2006 Pirates
Jemile Weeks, INF 2009 Athletics
Rickie Weeks, INF 2004 Brewers
Vernon Wells, OF 1999-00 Angels
Jerome Williams, RHP 2001 Angels
David Wright, INF 2004 Mets
Kevin Youkilis, INF 2003 Red Sox
Chris Young, OF 2005 D-backs
Delmon Young, OF 2004-05 Tigers
Eric Young, Jr., INF 2009 Rockies
Barry Zito, LHP 2000 Giants
World
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team____
Yonder Alonso, INF 2010-11 Padres
Henderson Alvarez, RHP 2010-11 Blue Jays
Elvis Andrus, INF 2007-08 Rangers
Joaquin Arias, INF 2006 Giants
Jose Altuve, INF 2011 Astros
Grant Balfour, RHP 2001 Athletics
Jose Bautista, OF 2005 Blue Jays
Erik Bedard, LHP 2001-02 Pirates
Yuniesky Betancourt, INF 2005 Royals
Wilson Betemit, INF 2001 Orioles
Travis Blackley, LHP 2003 Athletics
Melky Cabrera, OF 2005 Giants
Miguel Cabrera, INF 2001-02 Tigers
Robinson Cano, INF 2003-04 Yankees
Carlos Carrasco, RHP 2006-08 Indians
Starlin Castro, INF 2009 Cubs
Jhoulys Chacin, RHP 2009 Rockies
Shin-Soo Choo, OF 2002, 04-05 Indians
Francisco Cordero, RHP 1999 Blue Jays
Juan Cruz, RHP 2001 Pirates
Nelson Cruz, OF 2005 Rangers
Jorge De La Rosa, LHP 2002-03 Rockies
Ivan De Jesus, INF 2008 Dodgers
Edwin Encarnacion, INF 2003-05 Blue Jays
Alcides Escobar, INF 2007, 09 Royals
Yunel Escobar, INF 2006 Blue Jays
Neftali Feliz, RHP 2009 Rangers
Rafael Furcal, INF 1999 Cardinals
Jeff Francis, LHP 2004 Rockies
Yovani Gallardo, RHP 2006 Brewers
Jaime Garcia, LHP 2006, 08 Cardinals
Carlos Gonzalez, OF 2006-07 Rockies
Franklin Gutierrez, OF 2003 Mariners
Liam Hendriks, RHP 2010-11 Twins
Felix Hernandez, RHP 2004 Mariners
Kelvin Herrera, RHP 2011 Royals
Omar Infante, INF 2002 Marlins
George Kottaras, C 2006 Brewers
Brett Lawrie, INF 2009-10 Blue Jays
Francisco Liriano, LHP 2002, 05 Twins
Jose Lopez, INF 2002 Indians
Russell Martin, C 2005 Yankees
Fernando Martinez, OF 2008 Astros
Victor Martinez, C 2002 Tigers
Jesus Montero, C 2008-09 Mariners
Miguel Montero, C 2005 D-backs
Franklin Morales, LHP 2007 Red Sox
Kendrys Morales, INF 2005 Angels
Justin Morneau, INF 2002, 04 Twins
Hector Noesi, RHP 2010 Mariners
Miguel Olivo, C 2000 Mariners
Gerardo Parra, OF 2008 D-backs
Carlos Peña, INF 2000-01 Rays
Juan Perez, LHP 2004 Brewers
Luis Perez, LHP 2009 Blue Jays
Aramis Ramirez, INF 1999 Brewers
Hanley Ramirez, INF 2005 Marlins
Jose Reyes, INF 2002 Marlins
Alex Rios, OF 2003 White Sox
Juan Rivera, OF 2001 Dodgers
Francisco Rodriguez, RHP 2002 Brewers
Henry Rodriguez, RHP 2008 Nationals
Wilin Rosario, C 2010-11 Rockies
Fernando Salas, RHP 2008 Cardinals
Anibal Sanchez, RHP 2005 Marlins
Eduardo Sanchez, RHP 2010 Cardinals
Pablo Sandoval, INF 2006, 08 Giants
Carlos Santana, C 2009 Indians
Ervin Santana, RHP 2003 Angels
Michael Saunders, OF 2007 Mariners
Alfonso Soriano, OF 1999 Cubs
Geovany Soto, C 2007 Cubs
Jose Tabata, OF 2008 Pirates
Andres Torres, OF 2002 Mets
Jose Valverde, RHP 2001 Tigers
Dayan Viciedo, INF 2009 White Sox
Arodys Vizcaino, RHP 2011 Braves
Edinson Volquez, RHP 2005 Padres
Joey Votto, INF 2006-07 Reds
Chien-Ming Wang, RHP 2003 Nationals
Tickets are still available for purchase for the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game by visiting www.allstargame.com, calling 1-888-326-3378 or visiting the Royals box office at Kauffman Stadium.
The 2012 All-Star Game will be played at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, July 10th. The 83rd All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International’s independent feed. Pregame ceremonies will begin at 7:30 p.m. (EDT)/6:30 p.m. (CDT). ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com or royals.com/asg.