usive group of players that play in this event. Former Futures players that are now MLB Stars include Lance Berkman, Alfonso Soriano, David Wright, Barry Zito, B.J. Ryan, Chase Utley, Adam Dunn and Carl Crawford.
Several former BlueClaws have played in the Futures Game but never during their time in Lakewood. Those players are Ryan Howard, Gavin Floyd and Scott Mathieson.
Carrasco, a Venezuelan native, is in the midst of his best professional season. The 19 year old prospect has a compiled a 5-4 record with a 2.26 ERA and has a recorded 89 strikeouts. He ranks in the top five in many South Atlantic League stat categories.
“We are very excited for Carlos. He is a great kid with a bright future. As a fan favorite, we wish him well at the game as well as in the future.” BlueClaws General Manger Geoff Brown said.
In 2005, the Lakewood BlueClaws were the recipients of Baseball America’s Bob Freitas award for overall excellence in Minor League Baseball. The BlueClaws have led the league in attendance every year, topping out at 444,607 in 2005 and became the fastest team in South Atlantic League history to reach the 2 million fan attendance mark. For tickets or more information call 732-901-7000 or visit the BlueClaws website at blueclaws.com.
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