Jeffrey Baez wins 2019 Southern League Home Run Derby
The following recap comes courtesy of Garrett Greene, broadcaster and media relations manager for the Biloxi Shuckers.
The following recap comes courtesy of Garrett Greene, broadcaster and media relations manager for the Biloxi Shuckers.
Biloxi, Miss. - The fans at MGM Park who waited out the weather were treated to a show on Monday night as Jackson Generals slugger
Baez bested his teammate
"I just tried to put some balls in the air and see what would happen," Baez said following his victory. "I know on this field that the ball carries a lot to left field, so I just wanted to do that."
The Biloxi Shuckers boasted a pair of home run derby competitors, including third place finisher
A pair of Pensacola Blue Wahoos hitters rounded out the field, as
"It was a tough day for lefties," the right-handed hitting Baez added. "Today was not a good day for them.
The All-Star Luncheon, located at Hard Rock Live, will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, June 18, and will feature the induction of the Southern League Hall of Fame and a keynote speech from former Mississippi State pitcher and 2003 eighth-overall selection Paul Maholm. The Southern League All-Star Game will begin at 6:35 pm at MGM Park and will include special All-Star jerseys, a performance by the Fur Circus and postgame fireworks. Tickets to the All-Star Game and events can be purchase at the MGM Park Box Office or online at biloxishuckers.com.
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2019 Southern League All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 18, features six Generals
Along with Baez and Westbrook, Generals teammates
The Generals' coaching staff, led by manager
2019 Southern League All-Star Game
6:35 pm CT Tuesday (6/18) - North Division vs. South Division
MGM Park - Biloxi, Miss.
Jackson RHP Riley Smith (4-4, 1.75 ERA) vs. Biloxi RHP
Watch: MILB.TV
Listen: Biloxi Shuckers Baseball Network (free)
UP AND COMING AT THE BALLPARK:
June 30-July 3 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (AA, Tampa Bay Rays)
…featuring Jackson's Independence Day Celebration (July 3), with a special fireworks night!
The Jackson Generals, a West Tennessee franchise since 1998, are the Double-A minor league affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. The Generals play at The Ballpark at Jackson, Tennessee's 2017 & 2018 Pro Sports Field of the Year. Purchase your tickets to see the defending Southern League champions today by calling 731.988.5299 or visiting JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!