Red Sox prospects Will Middlebrooks and Chih-Hsien Chiang are now doing something that current Sox stars such as Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford have all done. They will play in the 2011 XM All-Star Futures Game.
Middlebrooks, a Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A) third baseman, will play for the U.S. squad and Chiang, an outfielder for the Sea Dogs, will play for the World squad. The game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix, the spot for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game as well, on Sunday, July 10.
Middlebrooks, a 6-foot-4 right-handed hitter, is hitting .294 in 201 at-bats this season for Portland. He has eight home runs and 32 RBIs to go along with a .812 OPS.
Chiang is a .307 hitter in 192 at-bats for the Sea Dogs this season. Despite his fairly slight build (6-foot-2, 170 pounds), he has posted great power numbers in 2011, with 11 homers, 21 doubles and a fantastic .620 slugging percentage. He also has 41 RBIs and a .363 on-base percentage for Portland.
Former Red Sox prospect Reymond Fuentes will also play in the game for the World team.
Here are the complete rosters for both the U.S. and World teams.
U.S. Roster
Pitchers
Jarred Cosart (Phillies), R-R, 6-3, 180, Clearwater Threshers (Florida State League/A)
Kyle Gibson (Twins), R-R, 6-6, 210, Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA)
Matt Harvey (Mets), R-R, 6-4, 210, Binghamton Mets (Eastern League/AA)
Shelby Miller (Cardinals), R-R, 6-3, 195, Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA)
Matt Moore (Rays), L-L, 6-2, 205, Montgomery Biscuits (Southern League/AA)
Brad Peacock (Nationals), R-R, 6-1, 175, Harrisburg Senators (Eastern League/AA)
Drew Pomeranz (Indians), R-L, 6-5, 230, Kinston Indians (Carolina League/A)
Tyler Skaggs (D'Backs), L-L, 6-4, 195, Visalia Rawhide (California League/A)
Tyler Thornburg (Brewers), R-R, 5-11, 185, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Midwest League/A)
Jacob Turner (Tigers), R-R, 6-5, 210, Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA)
Catchers
Devin Mesoraco (Reds), R-R, 6-1, 220, Louisville Bats (International League/AAA)
Austine Romine (Yankees), R-R, 6-0, 220, Trenton Thunder (Eastern League/AA)
Infielders
Nolan Arenado (Rockies), R-R, 6-1, 205, Modesto Nuts (California League/A)
Chase d'Arnaud (Pirates), R-R, 6-1, 200, Indianapolis Indians (International League/AAA)
James Darnell (Padres), R-R, 6-2, 195, San Antonio Missions (Texas League/AA)
Paul Goldschmidt (D'Backs), R-R, 6-3, 245, Mobile BayBears (Southern League/AA)
Grant Green (Athletics), R-R, 6-3, 180, Midland Rockhounds (Texas League/AA)
Jason Kipnis (Indians), L-R, 5-11, 185, Columbus Clippers (International League/AAA)
Manny Machado (Orioles), R-R, 6-3, 185, Frederick Keys (Carolina League/A)
Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox), R-R, 6-4, 200, Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA)
Outfielders
Gary Brown (Giants), R-R, 6-1, 190, San Jose Giants (California League/A)
Bryce Harper (Nationals), L-R, 6-3, 225, Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League/A)
Wil Myers (Royals), R-R, 6-3, 205, NW Arkansas Naturals (Texas League/AA)
Matthew Szczur (Cubs), R-R, 6-1, 195, Peoria Chiefs (Midwest League/A)
Mike Trout (Angels), R-R, 6-1, 200, Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/AA)
World Roster
Pitchers
Henderson Alvarez (Blue Jays), R-R, 6-1, 195, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League/AA)
Liam Hendriks (Twins), R-R, 6-1, 190, New Britain Rock Cats (Eastern League/AA)
Kelvin Herrera (Royals), R-R, 5-10, 162, NW Arkansas Naturals (Texas League/AA)
Gregory Infante (White Sox), R-R, 6-2, 215, Charlotte Knights (International League/AAA)
Jhan Marinez (Marlins), R-R, 6-1, 165, Jacksonville Suns (Southern League/AA)
James Paxton (Mariners), L-L, 6-4, 220, Clinton Lumberkings (Midwest League/A)
Martin Perez (Rangers), L-L, 6-0, 178, Frisco Roughriders (Texas League/AA)
Julio Teheran (Braves), R-R, 6-2, 175, Gwinnett Braves (International League/AAA)
Arodys Vizcaino (Braves), R-R, 6-0, 190, Mississippi Braves (Southern League/AA)
Catchers
Wilin Rosario (Rockies), R-R, 5-11, 200, Tulsa Drillers (Texas League/AA)
Sebastian Valle (Phillies), R-R, 6-1, 170, Clearwaters Threshers (Florida State League/A)
Infielders
Yonder Alonso (Reds), L-R, 6-2, 240, Louisville Bats (International League/AAA)
Jose Altuve (Astros), R-R, 5-7, 170, Corpus Cristi Hooks (Texas League/AA)
Jefry Marte (Mets), R-R, 6-1, 187, St. Lucie Mets (Florida State League/A)
Francisco Martinez (Tigers), R-R, 6-1, 180, Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA)
Hak-Ju Lee (Rays), L-R, 6-2, 170, Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State League/A)
Alex Liddi (Mariners), R-R, 6-4, 230, Tacoma Rainiers (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
Jurickson Profrar (Rangers), S-R, 5-11, 165, Hickory Crawdads (South Atlantic League/A)
Jonathan Schoop (Orioles), R-R, 6-1, 187, Frederick Keys (Carolina League/A)
Outfielders
Chih-Hsien Chiang (Red Sox), L-R, 6-2, 170, Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA)
Reymond Fuentes (Padres), L-L, 6-0, 160, Lake Elsinore Storm (California League/A)
Starling Marte (Pirates), R-R, 6-1, 170, Altoona Curve (Eastern League/AA)
Alfredo Silverio (Dodgers), R-R, 6-0, 205, Chattanooga Lookouts (Southern League/AA)
Dayan Viciedo (White Sox), R-R, 5-11, 230, Charlotte Knights (International League/AAA)
