Sluggers dominate 2019 PCL All-Star list
As expected, this group features a real murderer's row of hitting talent from the Minors' top level.Top-100 prospectsKyle Tucker, Carter Kieboom and Isan Díaz combined with dominant sluggers like Kevin Cron, Ty France and Jared Walsh to form the 2019 Pacific Coast League end-of-season All-Stars, the Triple-A circuit announced Monday.
As expected, this group features a real murderer's row of hitting talent from the Minors' top level.
Top-100 prospects
The highest-ranked prospect of the bunch at No. 13 overall, Tucker made news over the weekend when he became the fifth player in the history of the PCL to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season. The Round Rock outfielder is hitting .267/.355/.555 with 32 blasts and 30 thefts over 120 games for the Express this season, his second at Triple-A.
Kieboom (No. 21) is hitting .311/.416/.513 with 16 homers in 102 games and earns the All-Star nod at shortstop. One spot over,
Following an offensive explosion in the circuit this year, some of 2019's top Minor League statistical hitters also made the PCL end-of-season list.
Reno first baseman
France was among the top hitters in all of the Minors, with only a big league callup stopping him from reaching a .400 average with El Paso. The Padres third baseman finished his Triple-A campaign with a .399/.477/.770 slash line, 27 homers and 89 RBIs in 76 games with the Chihuahuas.
The numbers on the pitching side aren't nearly as rosy, but those honored still deserve recognition for what they accomplished in trying circumstances.
Other PCL awards will be rolled out this week. Pitcher of the Year and Most Valuable Player will be revealed over the following couple days.
Below is the full list of 2019 Pacific Coast League end-of-season All-Stars:
2019 Pacific Coast League end-of-season All-Stars
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