Home Run Derby Players for the Mexican Pacific League All-Star Game
The Mexican Pacific League has announced the batters who will play in next week's Home Run Derby during the All-Star Game at Nuevo Estadio de Yaquis.
Ricky Álvarez - Águilas de Mexicali
Ricky Álvarez will represent the Mexicali Eagles, as he replaces Luis Juárez who had some discomfort and preferred not to take any risks; he comes with 16 hits and no home runs in 63 at-bats.
José Amador - Naranjeros de Hermosillo
José Amador will be representing the Hermosillo Orange Growers. The slugger, who had nine home runs until yesterday, has been one of the key players in the team's success and recently hit a grand slam against the Venados.
Carlos Valencia - Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón
Carlos Valencia will represent the Ciudad Obregón Yaquis. He will be one of the most experienced players in the local club, with 23 hits and four home runs in 115 at-bats.
Quincy Latimore - Mayos de Navojoa
Quincy Latimore is the chosen one for the Navojoa Mayos. He has five home runs in 63 turns at bat.
Yadir Drake - Cañeros de Los Mochis
Yadir Drake will represent the Los Mochis Sugar Cane Growers. The Cuban player has hit five home runs in 108 at-bats.
Ronnier Mustelier - Tomateros de Culiacán
Ronnier Mustelier will be responsible for swinging the bat for the Culiacán Tomato Growers. This Cuban player has been fighting for the top spots in batting average this season; he has 44 hits and two home runs in 128 at-bats.
Cyle Hankerd - Venados de Mazatlán
Cyle Hankerd will represent the current champions, the Mazatlán Venados. The American player is a key figure for the club, as one of his hits gave them the title in the previous season. Currently, he has four home runs in 113 at-bats.
Japhet Amador - Charros de Jalisco
Lastly, Japhet Amador will handle the bat for the Jalisco Charros. Although he joined the season late, the player from Mulegé has great power; he has hit two home runs in 40 at-bats.
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