PRESS RELEASE – Following the highly-heralded 2011 West Coast League All-Star Game in Corvallis, Oregon, the 2012 WCL All-Star Game will be held at Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla, Washington.
“Everyone was pleased with the job the Corvallis Knights did in presenting the 2011 All-Star Game”, said league president Ken Wilson. “The huge crowd enjoyed the game, 24 Major League Scouts were there, and it’s clear the All-Star Game will be a big part of our West Coast League season for many years to come.”
Borleske Stadium
The West Coast League has held four All-Star Games, starting in Wenatchee in 2006. The 2007 game was played in Bellingham, while Moses Lake hosted the 2008 contest. The 2011 All-Star Game in Corvallis marked the return of the game following a two-year hiatus.
“Walla Walla is excited to be selected to host the 2012 WCL All-Star Game”, said Walla Walla Sweets general manager Zachary Fraser. “We look forward to building on the incredibly successful event that Corvallis staged this week, and will welcome the baseball world to our town for what will be a wonderful showcase.”
The 2012 WCL All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday, July 24th.
The West Coast League All-Star Game features the stars of the season and the top professional prospects in the league. Players are selected by fan voting, Major League Baseball scouts, and voting by league coaches.
About the West Coast League
The West Coast League is The Diamond Standard of wood-bat summer college baseball. The WCL is a nine-team league located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, featuring prospects from the Pac-12, Big West and other major conferences across the country. 130 WCL alums have played affiliated professional baseball during the 2011 season, including 12 in the Major Leagues. The WCL is committed to player development and enriching its member communities. For more information on the league, please visit http://www.wccbl.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ken Wilson – President
(office) 503.764.9510
(cell) 636-346-8765
(e-mail) wilson@westcoastleague.com
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