FARGO, ND – Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks OF Keury De La Cruz and 3B Josh Mazzola have been named to the American Association Postseason All-Star Team, the league office announced just before the season ended. The team was selected in a vote by the league’s field managers and media members.
De La Cruz batted .316 with 32 doubles, 18 home runs, 72 RBIs and 76 runs scored in 99 games for Fargo-Moorhead this season. He lead the American Association in hits (137), doubles (32), at bats (433) and total bases.
Mazzola is batting .259 with 18 doubles, 20 home runs, 78 RBIs and 72 runs scored in 100 games this year. He lead the American Association in RBIs and was third in home runs. This is the second consecutive season Mazzola has been the All-Star third baseman. He won the honor in 2015 as a member of the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
2016 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION POSTSEASON ALL-STAR TEAM
C Luis Alen Lincoln Saltdogs
1B David Rohm Winnipeg Goldeyes
2B Brett Wiley Kansas City T-Bones
3B Josh Mazzola Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
SS Nate Samson Sioux City Explorers
OF Keury De La Cruz Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
OF Willie Cabrera Joplin Blasters/Winnipeg Goldeyes
OF Alonzo Harris St. Paul Saints
DH Curt Smith Lincoln Saltdogs
Player of the Year: Nate Samson (Sioux City Explorers)
Starting Pitcher of the Year: Lindsey Caughel (Lincoln Saltdogs)
Relief Pitcher of the Year: Ryan Rodebaugh (St. Paul Saints)
Defensive Player of the Year: Jose Gonzalez (Gary SouthShore RailCats)
