SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game Rosters Announced
Rosters Feature 11 Former First Round Picks; World Team Includes Players from 10 Different Countries and Territories Outside the United States
Rosters for the 15th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game were announced today by Major League Baseball.
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which is now in its 15th year, features the top Minor League prospects competing in a nine-inning contest as part of Taco Bell All-Star Sunday. The U.S. Team leads the all-time series, 8-6. The game will begin at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) and can be viewed live on ESPN2, ESPN2 HD and MLB.com.
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 New York. 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 Citi Field, culminating with the 84th All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16th.
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 players currently on each team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all full-season Minor Leagues were eligible to participate.
The teams feature 11 former first round draft picks (U.S. - 10; World - 1), eight players picked in Compensation Round A (all U.S.) and four second round picks (all U.S.). Among the 11 first round picks, six were selected in the 2011 Draft, three in the 2010 Draft and two in the 2012 Draft. The World Team features players from 10 different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by 13 players, followed by Colombia (2), Cuba (2) and Puerto Rico (2). Aruba, Brazil, Canada, Panama, Taiwan and Venezuela are each represented by one player on the World Team.
For the first time, fans will determine the final player on both the U.S. and World Team rosters by casting their votes in the All-Star Sunday Futures Finalists (#FuturesFinalists) ballot, available exclusively on MLB.com/futuresfinalists and the Club sites. Fans may begin voting immediately and cast their ballots until Sunday, June 30th at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
The five candidates for the U.S. are: OF Tyler Austin (Trenton/NYY; #VoteAustin); OF Nick Castellanos (Toledo/DET; #VoteCastellanos); 3B Garin Cecchini (Portland/BOS; #VoteCecchini); OF Courtney Hawkins (Winston-Salem/CWS; #VoteHawkins); and OF Brandon Nimmo (Savannah/NYM; #VoteNimmo). The players vying for the final roster spot on the World Team are: SS Javier Baez (Dayton/CHI; Puerto Rico; #VoteBaez); 1B Ji-Man Choi (Jackson/SEA; South Korea; #VoteChoi); SS Carlos Correa (Quad Cities/HOU; Puerto Rico; #VoteCorrea); 3B Renato Nunez (Beloit/OAK; Venezuela; #VoteNunez); and 2B Rougned Odor (Myrtle Beach/TEX; Venezuela; #VoteOdor).
In addition to voting on the web, fans also may use their mobile phones to cast votes via text message. To receive the All-Star Sunday Futures Finalists ballot, text the word "VOTE" to 89269. Individual player votes may be cast directly via text by sending a player's code to 89269. For example, Text "U3" to vote for U.S. Team Player 3. Player codes are as follows: Austin (U1), Cecchini (U2), Castellanos (U3), Hawkins (U4), Nimmo (U5), Baez (W1), Choi (W2), Correa (W3), Nunez (W4) and Odor (W5). All votes are final. Standard rate text messaging fees apply (check with mobile carriers for details).
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 Pat Hoberg (home plate) of the Pacific Coast League, Gabe Morales (first base) of the International League, Ryan Goodman (second base) of the Southern League and Nic Lentz (third base) of the Eastern League.
Ninety-nine players have competed in both the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In 2012, 30 Major League All-Stars were alumni of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Nine players - Jose Altuve, Adam Dunn, Neftali Feliz, Jason Heyward, Bryce Harper, 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
Jose Altuve Astros 2B 2012 2011
Elvis Andrus Rangers INF 2010, 2012 2007-08
Danys Baez --- RHP 2005 2000
Jose Bautista Blue Jays OF 2010-12 2005
Josh Beckett Dodgers RHP 2007, 2009, 2011 2000
Lance Berkman Rangers INF 2001-02, 2004, 2011 1999
Hank Blalock --- INF 2003-04 2001
Ryan Braun Brewers OF 2008-12 2006
Jay Bruce Reds OF 2011-12 2007
Clay Buchholz Red Sox RHP 2010 2007
John Buck Mets C 2010 2002
Mark Buehrle Blue Jays LHP 2002, 2005-06, 2009 2000
Billy Butler Royals DH 2012 2006
Marlon Byrd Mets OF 2010 2002
Melky Cabrera Blue Jays OF 2012 2005
Miguel Cabrera Tigers INF 2004, 2007, 2010-12 2001-02
Trevor Cahill Diamondbacks RHP 2010 2008
Matt Cain Giants RHP 2009, 2011-12 2004
Robinson Cano Yankees INF 2006, 2010-12 2003-04
Starlin Castro Cubs INF 2011-12 2009
Aaron Cook --- LHP 2008 2002
Francisco Cordero --- RHP 2004, 2007, 2009 1999
Carl Crawford Dodgers OF 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Nelson Cruz Rangers OF 2009 2005
Michael Cuddyer Rockies OF 2011 1999
Adam Dunn White Sox OF 2002, 2012 2001
Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox OF 2011 2007
Neftali Feliz Rangers RHP 2010 2009
Prince Fielder Tigers INF 2007, 2009, 2011-12 2004
Rafael Furcal Cardinals INF 2003, 2010, 2012 1999
Yovani Gallardo Brewers RHP 2010 2006
Marcus Giles --- INF 2003 2000
Adrian Gonzalez Dodgers INF 2008-11 2001
Carlos Gonzalez Rockies OF 2012 2006-07
Gio Gonzalez Nationals LHP 2011-12 2006
Zack Greinke Dodgers RHP 2009 2003
Josh Hamilton Angels OF 2008-12 2000
J.J. Hardy Orioles INF 2007 2003
Bryce Harper Nationals OF 2012 2011
Corey Hart Brewers OF 2008, 2010 2002
Felix Hernandez Mariners RHP 2009, 2011-12 2004
Roberto Hernandez Rays 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 --- INF 2007, 2009 2002
Phil Hughes Yankees RHP 2010 2006
Omar Infante Tigers INF 2010 2002
Brandon Inge Pirates INF 2009 2000
Edwin Jackson Cubs RHP 2009 2003
Jim Johnson Orioles RHP 2012 2005
Howie Kendrick Angels INF 2011 2006
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers LHP 2011-12 2007
Francisco Liriano Pirates LHP 2006 2002, 2005
Evan Longoria Rays INF 2008-10 2007
Felipe Lopez --- INF 2005 2000-01
Jose Lopez --- INF 2006 2002
Ryan Ludwick Reds OF 2008 2001
Russell Martin Pirates C 2007-08, 2011 2005
Victor Martinez Tigers C 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Joe Mauer Twins C 2006, 2008-10, 2012 2003
Andrew McCutchen Pirates OF 2011-12 2008
Miguel Montero Diamondbacks C 2011 2005
Justin Morneau Twins INF 2007-10 2002, 2004
Mark Mulder --- LHP 2003-04 1999
Dioner Navarro Cubs C 2008 2004
Carlos Peña Astros INF 2009 2000-01
Hunter Pence Giants OF 2009, 2011 2006
Brad Penny --- RHP 2006-07 1999
Brandon Phillips Reds INF 2010-11 2002
Aramis Ramirez Brewers INF 2005, 2008 1999
Hanley Ramirez Dodgers INF 2008-10 2005
Jose Reyes Blue Jays 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, 2012 2000
Pablo Sandoval Giants 3B 2011-12 2006, 2008
Ervin Santana Royals RHP 2008 2003
Ben Sheets --- RHP 2001, 2004, 2007-08 2000
Grady Sizemore --- OF 2006-08 2003
Alfonso Soriano Cubs OF 2002-05, 2007-08 1999
Geovany Soto Rangers C 2008 2007
Giancarlo Stanton Marlins OF 2012 2009
Mike Trout Angels OF 2012 2010
Troy Tulowitzki Rockies INF 2010-11 2006
Justin Upton Braves OF 2009, 2011 2007
Chase Utley Phillies INF 2006-10 2001
Jose Valverde --- RHP 2007, 2010-11 2001
Justin Verlander Tigers RHP 2007, 2009-12 2005
Edinson Vólquez Padres RHP 2008 2005
Joey Votto Reds INF 2010-12 2006-07
Adam Wainwright Cardinals RHP 2010 2002
Rickie Weeks Brewers INF 2011 2004
Vernon Wells Yankees OF 2003, 2006, 2010 1999-00
David Wright Mets INF 2006-10, 2012 2004
Kevin Youkilis Yankees INF 2008-09, 2011 2003
Chris Young Athletics OF 2010 2005
Barry Zito Giants LHP 2002-03, 2006 2000
There are currently 233 players from the first 14 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Games on active rosters or disabled lists in the Major Leagues as of today:
Players from 1999-2012 Futures Games Currently on Active Major League Rosters or Disabled Lists:
U.S.
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team____
Pedro Alvarez, INF 2009 Pirates
Brett Anderson, LHP 2008 Athletics
Nolan Arenado, INF 2011-12 Rockies
Homer Bailey, RHP 2006 Reds
Josh Beckett, RHP 2000 Dodgers
Lance Berkman, INF 1999 Rangers
Joe Blanton, RHP 2004 Angels
Rob Brantly, C 2012 Marlins
Ryan Braun, OF 2006 Brewers
Zach Britton, LHP 2010 Orioles
Domonic Brown, OF 2010 Phillies
Jay Bruce, OF 2007 Reds
Clay Buchholz, RHP 2007 Red Sox
John Buck, C 2002 Mets
Mark Buehrle, LHP 2000 Blue Jays
Madison Bumgarner, LHP 2009 Giants
A.J. Burnett, RHP 1999 Pirates
Sean Burnett, LHP 2002 Angels
Billy Butler, INF 2006 Royals
Marlon Byrd, OF 2002 Mets
Trevor Cahill, RHP 2008 D-backs
Matt Cain, RHP 2004 Giants
Chris Carter, OF 2009 Astros
Jason Castro, C 2009 Astros
Joba Chamberlain, RHP 2007 Yankees
Lonnie Chisenhall, INF 2010 Indians
Chris Coghlan, OF 2007 Marlins
Gerrit Cole, RHP 2012 Pirates
Hank Conger, C 2010 Angels
Neal Cotts, LHP 2003 Rangers
Carl Crawford, OF 2002 Dodgers
Michael Cuddyer, OF 1999 Rockies
John Danks, LHP 2004 White Sox
Kyle Drabek, RHP 2009 Blue Jays
Stephen Drew, INF 2006 Red Sox
Danny Duffy, LHP 2009 Royals
Adam Dunn, OF 2001 White Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF 2007 Red Sox
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 Brewers
Kevin Frandsen, INF 2005 Phillies
Mat Gamel, INF 2008 Brewers
Scooter Gennett, INF 2012 Brewers
Paul Goldschmidt, INF 2011 D-backs
Adrian Gonzalez, INF 2001 Dodgers
Gio Gonzalez, LHP 2006 Nationals
Alex Gordon, OF 2006 Royals
Zack Greinke, RHP 2003 Dodgers
Jason Grilli, RHP 1999 Pirates
Josh Hamilton, OF 2000 Angels
J.J. Hardy, INF 2003 Orioles
Bryce Harper, OF 2011 Nationals
Matt Harvey, RHP 2011 Mets
Corey Hart, OF 2002 Brewers
Chris Heisey, OF 2009 Reds
Jeremy Hellickson, RHP 2010 Rays
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
Phil Hughes, RHP 2006 Yankees
Chris Iannetta, C 2005 Angels
Brandon Inge, INF 2000 Pirates
Edwin Jackson, RHP 2003 Cubs
Desmond Jennings, OF 2009-10 Rays
Jim Johnson, RHP 2005 Orioles
Casey Kelly, RHP 2009 Padres
Howie Kendrick, INF 2006 Angels
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
Matt Lindstrom, RHP 2006 White Sox
Evan Longoria, INF 2007 Rays
Ryan Ludwick, OF 2001 Reds
Jordan Lyles, RHP 2010 Astros
Manny Machado, INF 2012 Orioles
Paul Maholm, LHP 2005 Braves
Lou Marson, C 2008 Indians
Jeff Mathis, C 2003-04 Marlins
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
Shelby Miller, RHP 2010-11 Cardinals
Mike Minor, LHP 2010 Braves
Matt Moore, LHP 2011 Rays
Bryan Morris, RHP 2010 Pirates
Logan Morrison, OF 2010 Marlins
Mike Moustakas, INF 2010 Royals
Brett Myers, RHP 2001-02 Indians
Wil Myers, OF 2011-12 Rays
Jeff Niemann, RHP 2007 Rays
Lyle Overbay, INF 2002 Yankees
Jarrod Parker, RHP 2009 Athletics
Troy Patton, LHP 2005 Orioles
Steve Pearce, INF 2007 Orioles
Hunter Pence, OF 2006 Giants
Cliff Pennington, INF 2008 Athletics
Brandon Phillips, INF 2002 Reds
Cody Ransom, INF 2001 Cubs
Colby Rasmus, OF 2007 Blue Jays
Nolan Reimold, OF 2006 Orioles
Ben Revere, OF 2010 Phillies
Clayton Richard, LHP 2008 Padres
Austin Romine, C 2010-11 Yankees
C.C. Sabathia, LHP 2000 Yankees
Tony Sanchez, C 2010 Pirates
Tanner Scheppers, RHP 2010 Rangers
Nate Schierholtz, OF 2008 Cubs
Scott Sizemore, INF 2009 Athletics
Giancarlo Stanton, OF 2009 Marlins
Tim Stauffer, RHP 2004 Padres
Kurt Suzuki, C 2006 Nationals
Taylor Teagarden, C 2008 Orioles
Chris Tillman, RHP 2009 Orioles
Chad Tracy, INF 2002 Nationals
Mike Trout, OF 2010 Angels
Troy Tulowitzki, INF 2006 Rockies
Jacob Turner, RHP 2011 Marlins
B.J. Upton, OF 2004-05 Braves
Justin Upton, OF 2007 Braves
Chase Utley, INF 2001 Phillies
Chris Valaika, INF 2008 Marlins
Justin Verlander, RHP 2005 Tigers
Adam Wainwright, RHP 2002 Cardinals
Neil Walker, INF 2006 Pirates
Rickie Weeks, INF 2004 Brewers
Vernon Wells, OF 1999-00 Yankees
Zack Wheeler, RHP 2010-12 Mets
Jerome Williams, RHP 2001 Angels
David Wright, INF 2004 Mets
Kevin Youkilis, INF 2003 Yankees
Chris Young, OF 2005 Athletics
Delmon Young, OF 2004-05 Tigers
Eric Young, Jr., INF 2009 Mets
Barry Zito, LHP 2000 Giants
World
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team____
Yonder Alonso, INF 2010-11 Padres
Jose Altuve, INF 2011 Astros
Henderson Alvarez, RHP 2010-11 Marlins
Elvis Andrus, INF 2007-08 Rangers
Joaquin Arias, INF 2006 Giants
Phillippe Aumont, RHP 2008 Phillies
Grant Balfour, RHP 2001 Athletics
Jose Bautista, OF 2005 Blue Jays
Erik Bedard, LHP 2001-02 Astros
Yuniesky Betancourt, INF 2005 Royals
Wilson Betemit, INF 2001 Orioles
Travis Blackley, LHP 2003 Astros
Melky Cabrera, OF 2005 Blue Jays
Miguel Cabrera, INF 2001-02 Tigers
Robinson Cano, INF 2003-04 Yankees
Welington Castillo, C 2008 Cubs
Starlin Castro, INF 2009 Cubs
Jhoulys Chacin, RHP 2009 Rockies
Shin-Soo Choo, OF 2002, 04-05 Reds
Pedro Ciriaco, INF 2010 Padres
Luis Cruz, INF 2006 Dodgers
Nelson Cruz, OF 2005 Rangers
Jorge De La Rosa, LHP 2002-03 Rockies
Edwin Encarnacion, INF 2003-05 Blue Jays
Alcides Escobar, INF 2007, 09 Royals
Yunel Escobar, INF 2006 Rays
Jeurys Familia, RHP 2010 Mets
Neftali Feliz, RHP 2009 Rangers
Jose Fernandez, RHP 2012 Marlins
Rafael Furcal, INF 1999 Cardinals
Yovani Gallardo, RHP 2006 Brewers
Jaime Garcia, LHP 2006, 08 Cardinals
Carlos Gonzalez, OF 2006-07 Rockies
Edgar Gonzalez, RHP 2003 Astros
Franklin Gutierrez, OF 2003 Mariners
Felix Hernandez, RHP 2004 Mariners
Roberto Hernandez, RHP 2004-05 Rays
Kelvin Herrera, RHP 2011 Royals
Omar Infante, INF 2002 Tigers
George Kottaras, C 2006 Royals
Brett Lawrie, INF 2009-10 Blue Jays
Francisco Liriano, LHP 2002, 05 Pirates
Starling Marte, OF 2011 Pirates
Russell Martin, C 2005 Pirates
Victor Martinez, C 2002 Tigers
Jenrry Mejia, RHP 2009 Mets
Miguel Montero, C 2005 D-backs
Franklin Morales, LHP 2007 Red Sox
Kendrys Morales, INF 2005 Mariners
Justin Morneau, INF 2002, 04 Twins
Dioner Navarro, C 2004 Cubs
Ramon Ortiz, RHP 1999-00 Blue Jays
Gerardo Parra, OF 2008 D-backs
Carlos Peña, INF 2000-01 Astros
Ramiro Pena, INF 2008 Braves
Juan Perez, LHP 2004 Blue Jays
Luis Perez, LHP 2009 Blue Jays
Martin Perez, LHP 2011 Rangers
Jurickson Profar, INF 2011-12 Rangers
Guillermo Quiroz, C 1999 Giants
Aramis Ramirez, INF 1999 Brewers
Hanley Ramirez, INF 2005 Dodgers
Wilkin Ramirez, OF 2008, 10 Twins
Jose Reyes, INF 2002 Blue Jays
Alex Rios, OF 2003 White Sox
Francisco Rodriguez, RHP 2002 Brewers
Henry Rodriguez, RHP 2008 Cubs
Wilin Rosario, C 2010-11 Rockies
Fernando Salas, RHP 2008 Cardinals
Anibal Sanchez, RHP 2005 Tigers
Pablo Sandoval, INF 2006, 08 Giants
Carlos Santana, C 2009 Indians
Ervin Santana, RHP 2003 Royals
Michael Saunders, OF 2007 Mariners
Jean Segura, INF 2012 Brewers
Alfredo Silverio, OF 2011 Marlins
Alfonso Soriano, OF 1999 Cubs
Geovany Soto, C 2007 Rangers
Jose Tabata, OF 2006 Pirates
Junichi Tazawa, RHP 2009 Red Sox
Julio Teheran, RHP 2010-11 Braves
Andres Torres, OF 2002 Giants
Alex Torres, LHP 2012 Rays
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 Blue Jays
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 Mets box office at Citi Field.
The 2013 All-Star Game will be played at Citi Field on Tuesday, July 16th. The 84th 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). 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 mets.com/asg.