Tigers Foundation Presents the 36th Annual MHSBCA High School All-Star Game
DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities, in conjunction with the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) will host the 36th annual East vs. West High School All Star Game on Tuesday, June 20 at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park, located in The District Detroit.
DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities, in conjunction with the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) will host the 36th annual East vs. West High School All Star Game on Tuesday, June 20 at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park, located in The District Detroit.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Comerica Park Box Office beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the game, and are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12-and-under. Youth baseball players who attend the game in their uniform will receive a FREE ticket at the Box Office. Admission also includes a special 36th Annual MHSBCA All-Star Game program. Gate A on Witherell Street will open at 6:00 p.m. Fans can park in Lot 1, Lot W or the Tigers Garage for $6, while credentialed media will receive free parking in the Tigers Garage.
The following players are participating in the 2017 East vs. West High School All-Star Game:
EAST ALL-STARS HIGH SCHOOL WEST ALL-STARS HIGH SCHOOL
Kyle Bischoff Utica Eisenhower Gehrig Anglin St. Clair
Matt Boutin Macomb Dakota Caleb Balgaard Howell
Mario Camilletti S.H. Stevenson Logan Buczkowski Mount Pleasant
Scott Combs Divine Child Ricky Clark Schoolcraft
Sam Cross Grosse Pointe North Jeff Criswell Portage Central
Bradley Deboutte Woodhaven Bryce Davis Sparta
Kolby Dewhirst Livonia Franklin Shane Easter Comstock
C. J. Drogosch Bloomfield Hills Jakob Huffman Niles
Alex Kuster Brother Rice Jack Huisman Holland Christian
Steve Mann Country Day Nate Jones B. C. Lakeview
Connor McCarron University Liggett Brenden Lovell Vicksburg
Lucas McGuire S.H. Stevenson Brett Manis P. Huron Northern
Kevin Morrissey Northville Jarrod Melle Lowell
Albert Nagy Rochester Jordan Patty Midland
Nick Neibauer Country Day Adam Proctor St. Johns
Sean O'Keefe Saline Joe Raab Edwardsburg
Branden Posky Livonia Stevenson Grant Smith Lakeland
Jacob Raymond Utica Eisenhower Nathan Stephens Lowell
David Toth Grosse Pointe South Sam Weatherly Howell
Zach Schwartzenberger Saline Joey Wiemer Temperance Bedford
Zavier Warren Birmingham Groves Adam Wheaton Hackett Catholic Prep
Three players from the above roster were selected in the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft, and will play in the MHSBCA East vs. West All-Star Game. Weatherly went in the 27th round (819 overall) to Toronto, while the other two players were selected by the Detroit Tigers, with Criswell in the 35th round (1055 overall) and Mann in the 38th round (1145 overall).
Mount Pleasant's Obie Ricumstrict was selected to play in the game, but is unable to participate. He was drafted in the 11th round by Texas (344 overall).
In Game Promotions and Events
To request media credentials and parking for the 2017 East vs. West High School All-Star Game please contact Ben Fidelman via email [email protected] or via phone 313-471-2124, no later than Monday, June 19.
About The Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers, Inc., a charter member of the American League in 1901, have won four World Series and 11 American League pennants. An Ilitch organization, the Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park located within The District Detroit, one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country. Other Ilitch companies include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. For more information, visit www.Tigers.com, www.DistrictDetroit.com and www.IlitchCompanies.com.
About The District Detroit
The District Detroit is one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country. Located in the heart of Detroit, this 50-block, mixed-use development led by the Ilitch organization unites eight world-class theaters, five neighborhoods and three professional sports venues in one vibrant, walkable destination for people who want to live, work and play in an exciting urban environment. Home to the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions - The District Detroit represents the greatest density of professional sports teams in one downtown core in the country.