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WELCOME TO SPOKANE

Dear Fans,

On behalf of Minor League Baseball® and the Spokane Indians, I want to welcome

you to beautiful Avista Stadium and the inaugural Northwest League-Pioneer

Baseball League All-Star Game. We are excited to have you here for this year’s

festivities!

Tonight you are not only witnessing the game’s future, but are also a part of base-

ball’s storied past. The Northwest League and the Pioneer Baseball League have

launched the careers of the some of the greatest players in Major League history,

including the likes of George Brett, Ken Griffey Jr., Andre Dawson, Tony Gwynn,

Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Pedro Martinez and Ozzie Smith.

Tonight’s rosters are filled with the next generation of Major League Baseball stars

and I’m sure will give all fans a glimpse of their incredible talents here tonight.

I commend the entire Spokane Indians organization, the city of Spokane and

everyone in the surrounding area that have helped make tonight’s game a rousing

success.

So sit back, relax and enjoy tonight’s contest! Thank you for your passionate

support of Minor League Baseball, your Spokane Indians and the Northwest League-

Pioneer Baseball League All-Star Game. I wish you a healthy and enjoyable

remainder of the 2015 season. Let’s play ball!

Sincerely,

Pat O’Conner

President & CEO

Minor League Baseball

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Pre-Game Fan Fest (4:00 PM - 5:45 PM)The Fan Fest will include an array of entertainment throughout Avista Stadium, including:

•Appearances from OTTO the Mascot, Doris the Spokanasaurus and Recycleman

•Happy Hour with $5 Draft Beers courtesy of The Odom Corporation

All Avista Stadium Locations (4:00PM - 6:30PM)

•All-Star Autograph Session with players from both leagues (First Pitch Pavilion)

Northwest League (4:30PM - 5:00PM)

Pioneer League (5:00PM - 5:30PM)

•Pre-Game Coors Light Concert Series All-Star Edition

•Inflatables including a giant slide

•Giant obstacle course and rock wall courtesy of Washington Army National Guard

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•All-Star Batting Practice

•All-Star Jersey auction benefitting the Salvation Army Backpacks for Kids

•And more!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Home Run Derby (5:45 PM - 6:30 PM)The Home Run Derby will pit three Northwest League All-Stars against three Pioneer

Baseball League All-Stars, Each All-Star will have 3 minutes to hit as many home runs as

possible. The Northwest and Pioneer League player with the most home runs will advance

to the finals for the championship round.

In the championship round, after the 3 minutes has expired, local Spokane Indians

Youth Baseball players will load the bases setting up the Grand Slam Money Ball. The

player gets one final swing to hit a grand slam, which would add a total of four home runs

to his current total.

In the event the All-Star Game ends in a tie after 10 innings, the winning league of the

Home Run Derby will determine the champion.

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SPOKANE’S HISTORIC SEASON

The Spokane Indians 1970 Champion-

ship team will always be known as one of

the greatest teams in minor league baseball

history. However, it was an arduous road to

success.

In 1956, the Spokane Indians were in

trouble. Failure to pay off debts and the con-

dition of Ferris Field left Spokane without a

team in 1957. That was also the same sea-

son the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Gi-

ants announced that they would make the

move to the other side of the country to

Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively.

This move caused a shake up in the Pacific

Coast League. The Angels, L.A.’s PCL team

for more than half a century, became the

property of the Dodgers. The team needed

to move, and Spokane came calling.

In November of 1957, Dodgers executive

Dick Walsh sat down in the Spokane Club

with a committee of Spokane business-

men and discussed why Spokane deserved

a team. Then County Commissioner W.O.

“Bill” Allen, the leader of the group, devel-

oped plans to update Ferris Field and get

the Triple-A team in Spokane.

The Dodgers said yes on December

2, 1957, and three days later, the city of

Spokane and Spokane County announced

that they would build a new ballpark, which

sealed the deal with the Dodgers.

On January 9, 1958, construction began

on Spokane’s greatest ballpark. Less than

four months later, the Indians began their

journey in Triple A baseball, in what is now

Avista Stadium.

The team had success early on, playing

for the PCL title four times, but only coming

home with the trophy once.

In 1968, Manager Roy Hartsfield left Spo-

1970 SPOKANE INDIANSFrom L-R, Tommy Lasorda, Bobby Valentine, Steve Garvey, Bill Buckner, Tommy Hutton and Bob O’Brien.

kane, opening the door for Tommy Lasorda,

a former Dodgers player that led the Ogden

Dodgers to three consecutive Pioneer

League Championships.

Lasorda’s first season was up and down,

as the Indians finished in second place with

a record of 71-73. Lasorda had the talent,

with 20 future major leaguers on the roster,

but the final record didn’t reflect the senti-

ment.

When the start of the 1970 season

came, the roster looked drastically differ-

ent. The Dodgers promoted many players to

the majors, and Lasorda had a new set of

faces, with only 12 returners from the 1969

team. This new roster consisted of some

top prospects in the Dodgers organization

including Charlie Hough, Tom Hutton, Bob

O’ Brien and a hard-hitting third baseman

named Steve Garvey.

Some prospects that were too young

for the PCL in 1969 blossomed into out-

standing players in 1970. Shortstop Bobby

Valentine, the top prospect in the Dodgers

organization in 1970, had been known as

an error machine, committing 93 in two

seasons with Spokane. However in 1970 he

was able to fix the problem and won the

1970 PCL MVP Award.

Garvey joined the team a third of the

way into the season and had an immediate

impact, hitting .319 with 15 home runs in

just 95 games.

Pitcher Charlie Hough, who was just

beginning to master his signature knuckle

ball, had an amazing year. Coming out of

Avista Stadium was built in 1958 in under four months.

The 1970 Spokane Indians prior to boarding their flight to the 1970 PCL Championship in Hawaii.

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SPOKANE’S HISTORIC SEASON

the bullpen for the season, he totaled 12

wins, and 18 saves with a 1.95 ERA.

The 1970 team also boasted left-handed

hitting outfielder Bill Buckner. He hit .335

with 74 RBI during the regular season, a

strong mark that helped him move up to

the Major Leagues in 1971.

Spokane needed no help winning the

1970 Northern Division, winning by a whop-

ping 26 games. Garvey once was quoted

saying that they could lose nine out of 10

and still gain a half-game lead in the league.

The team won the 1970 championship eas-

ily as well, out-scoring the Hawaiian Island-

ers 36-9 in the 4-0 sweep.

The 1970 Spokane Indians were des-

tined for greatness. In total, the players

would go on to account for 23 World Series

appearances, 21 All-Star selections, and

one National League Most Valuable Player -

Garvey’s in 1974.

Tommy Lasorda (11) celebrates the 1970 PCL Championship.

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League All-Stars!

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NORTHWEST LEAGUE ALL-STARS

Pedro AraujoEugene Emeralds, RHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 214 Born: 07/02/1993Hometown: San Cristobal, D.R.Acquired: 2011 International Free AgentThe Dominican Republic native has a knack for making people swing and miss. The reliever has already collected 43 strikeouts.

Andrew CaseVancouver Canadians, RHPHt: 6’2 Wt: 190 Born: 01/06/2003Hometown: Saint John, S.B., CanadaAcquired: 2013 Undrafted Free AgentCase is leading the NWL with seven saves in 14 ap-pearances, eight of which were save opportunities. The second-year pro’s 2.20 ERA is a career low.

Oscar De La CruzEugene Emeralds, RHPHt: 6’4 Wt: 200 Born: 03/04/1995Hometown: La Romana, D.R.Acquired: 2012 International Free AgentThe righty from the Dominican Republic is in the midst of his first stateside baseball experience after spending two seasons with the Dominican League Chicago Cubs.

Miguel GomezSalem-Keizer Volcanoes, CHt: 5’10 Wt: 185 Born: 12/17/1992Hometown: Santo Domingo, D.R.Acquired: 2012 International Free AgentThe starting catcher for the NWL All-Star squad is sporting a .376, tops in the NWL. He’s also second in the league with 30 RBI.

Brandon HinkleVancouver Canadians, LHPHt: 5’11 Wt: 180 Born: 11/15/1990Hometown: Lancaster Penn.Acquired: 34th Round 2014 MLB DraftHinkle has a minimal 0.93 ERA thanks to him allowing only two runs in 19.1 innings this season. He has struck out 14 and held batters to a .177 line.

Justin AtkinsonVancouver Canadians, 1BHt: 6’1 Wt: 218 Born: 07/24/1993Hometown: Surrey, CanadaAcquired: 26th Round 2011 MLB DraftAtkinson is in his fifth full season of professional base-ball, splitting time between catcher and first base. In 19 games, he is batting .316 with six doubles.

LeDarious ClarkSpokane Indians, OFHt: 5’9 Wt: 189 Born: 12/27/1993Hometown: Meridian, Miss.Acquired: 12th Round 2015 MLB DraftClark leads the NWL in runs (34), triples (5), home runs (8), total bases (92) and slugging (.626). He’s top three in hits (51) stolen bases (16) and average (.347).

Luiz GoharaEverett AquaSox, LHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 210 Born: 07/31/1996Hometown: Tupa, BrazilAcquired: 2012 International Free AgentGohara is playing his third season within the Seattle organization and comes highly touted out of Brazil. The lefty is listed as the Mariners’ No. 7 overall prospect.

Carlos HernandezHillsboro Hops, RHPHt: 5’11 Wt: 170 Born: 04/26/1994Hometown: Santo Domingo, D.R.Acquired: 2012 International Free AgentHernandez is leading the NWL in strikeouts, thanks to six games with seven punch outs or more. He fanned 10 on two occasions: July 2 and July 18.

Sean HurleyVancouver Canadians, OFHt: 6’4 Wt: 235 Born: 05/05/1992Hometown: Saratosa, Fla.Acquired: 24th Round 2013 MLB DraftHurley, a 24th-round pick in 2013 for the Toronto Blue Jays, is second in the NWL with seven home runs and seventh in slugging percentage (.475).


Drew JacksonEvertt AquaSox, SSHt: 6’2 Wt: 195 Born: 07/28/1993Hometown: Orinda, Calif.Acquired: 5th Round 2015 MLB DraftJackson, the starting shortstop for the NWL, is batting .474 with 18 hits in his past 10 games. He’s a speedster on the base paths, leading the NWL with 21 swipes.

Drew LeenhoutsSalem-Keizer Volcanoes, LHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 225 Born: 03/28/1990Hometown: Franklin, Mass.Acquired: 23rd Round 2012 MLB DraftLeenhouts is in his third season with the Volcanoes. On June 21 against Vancouver, he struck out a season-high nine batters in seven innings to earn the win.

Hamlet MarteBoise Hawks, CHt: 5’10 Wt: 180 Born: 02/03/1994Hometown: Salcedo, D.R.Acquired: 2011 International Free AgentMarte is the defensive specialist amongst backstops in the NWL. His .995 fielding percentage is league-best for the position, and he has only committed one error.

Dylan MooreSpokane Indians, 2BHt: 6’0 Wt: 190 Born: 08/02/1992Hometown: Yorba Linda, Calif.Acquired: 7th Round 2015 MLB DraftThe NWL starting second baseman has a knack for be-ing in the right place at the right time. Moore has three walk-off hits this year – all at home at Avista Stadium.

Zach NehrirHillsboro Hops, OFHt: 6’2 Wt: 205 Born: 01/28/1993Hometown: Orange, Calif.Acquired: 16th Round 2015 MLB DraftNehrir, a starting outfielder for the NWL, leads the league with 14 doubles. He is batting .309 with 17 RBI and seven stolen bases.

Eloy JiminezEugene Emeralds, OFHt: 6’4 Wt: 205 Born: 11/27/1996Hometown: Santo Domingo, D.R.Acquired: 2013 International Free AgentJiminez has five double and three homers on the season. The right-handed bat skipped the Dominican League in 2014 and headed straight to the Arizona League.

Elvin LirianoTri-City Dust Devils, LHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 190 Born: 10/17/1992Hometown: San Cristobal, D.R.Acquired: 2010 International Free AgentLiriano has been lights out coming from the Dust Devil bullpen this season, posting a stellar 1.31 ERA in 12 ap-pearances. In 20.2 innings, he has allowed three runs.

Jared MillerHillsboro Hops, LHPHt: 6’7 Wt: 240 Born: 08/21/1993Hometown: Avon, Ind.Acquired: 11th Round 2014 MLB DraftMiller, the All-Star starter, is dominating the NWL. With an impressive record of 7-1 in eight starts, Miller has fanned 52 batters (third) in a league-high 54.2 innings.

Brian MundellBoise Hawks, 1BHt: 6’2 Wt: 201 Born: 02/28/1994Hometown: Valencia, Calif.Acquired: 7th Round 2015 MLB DraftMundell paces the Hawks with 16 walks on the year, bringing his on-base percentage up to .351. Mundell will be the starting first baseman for the NWL.

Kevin PadloBoise Hawks, 3BHt: 6’2 Wt: 200 Born: 07/15/1996Hometown: Murrieta, CalifAcquired: 5th Round 2014 MLB DraftPadlo, the starting third baseman for the NWL All-Star squad, is Colorado’s No. 14 overall pros-pect. He leads the NWL with a .423 on-base percentage.


Cody ReedHillsboro Hops, LHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 245 Born: 06/07/1996Hometown: Ardmore, Ala.Acquired: 2nd Round 2014 MLB DraftReed has held opposing hitters to a .153 batting average. The Alabama native has only given up six runs to post a 1.37 ERA, both low marks in the NWL.

Peter Van GansenTri-City Dust Devils, SSHt: 5’9 Wt: 175 Born: 03/04/1994Hometown: San Fernando, Calif.Acquired: 12th Round 2015 MLB DraftVan Gansen has been the Dust Devils’ go-to offensive punch in 2015. With a line of .317/.395/.417, he led the team to a First-Half Championship and a playoff berth.

Yeyson YrizarriSpokane Indians, SSHt: 6’0 Wt: 175 Born: 02/02/1997Hometown: Dominican RepublicAcquired: 2013 International Free AgentYrizarri was one of the prized signings by the Texas Rangers in the 2013 International pool. He has skyrock-eted to the Ranger’s No. 12 overall prospect.

Logan TaylorEverett AquaSox, OFHt: 6’1 Wt: 200 Born: 09/22/1993Hometown: Deer Park, TexasAcquired: 12th Round 2015 MLB DraftTaylor is a starting outfielder for the NWL. Taylor is sec-ond in the NWL with 30 RBI. He has played all outfield sports, and has yet to commit an error there.

Jose Vizcaino Jr.Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, 3BHt: 6’3 Wt: 200 Born: 04/05/1994Hometown: Chicago, Ill.Acquired: 7th Round 2015 MLB DraftVizcaino is the NWL starting designated hitter. He is batting .333, which places him fourth in the NWL in batting. He has 10 extra-base hits, second on Salem.

Tim HulettManager, Spokane IndiansTim Hulett returned to manage the Spo-kane Indians for the ninth-consecutive season in 2015. He is the longest tenured manager in the Spokane Indians 113-year history, and broke the team record during the 2014 sea-son. Hulett led the team to a 2008 NWL Championship.

Jose JaimesPitching Coach, Spokane IndiansJaimes, who played for the Indians in 2007 and 2008, is in his second stint as pitching coach. The 2015 season will mark his fourth year as a coach, with time with the Rangers’ Dominican and Arizona Rookie leagues. Jaimes guided the Indians to a top three pitching staff in 2014.

Chase LambinCoach, Spokane IndiansLambin sports a 13-year career within six different major league organizations and Independent League stints. Lambin was originally drafted in the 34th round by the New York Mets of the 2002 MLB Player Draft. He hit .265 in his career, hitting 399 extra base hits and grabbing 557 RBI.

Rick DownHitting Coach, Spokane IndiansDown returns to Spokane for his second season as hitting coach. The experienced veteran, who has spent time as a player and coach with eight MLB organizations, including the New York Yankees, led the Indians to a league-high .274 batting average.

Dustin VisseringAthletic Trainer, Spokane IndiansVissering enters his first season as the trainer for the Spokane Indians, and second overall in the Rangers’ organiza-tion. In 2014, he was the trainer for the Arizona Rookie League Rangers. Prior, Vissering spent the 2013 season as a trainer in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Great Falls VoyagersAffiliate: Chicago White Soxair Distance from Spokane: 287 milesFamous Alumni: Pedro Martinez ('90)

Billings MustangsAffiliate: Cincinnati Redsair Distance from Spokane: 442 milesFamous Alumni: george brett ('71)

Idaho Falls ChukarsAffiliate: Kansas City Royalsair Distance from Spokane: 389 milesFamous Alumni: JAKE PEAVY ('99)

Ogden RaptorsAffiliate: Los Angeles Dodgersair Distance from Spokane: 520 milesFamous Alumni: prince fielder ('02)

Grand Junction RockiesAffiliate: colorado rockiesair Distance from Spokane: 742 milesFamous Alumni: OMAR VIZQUEL ('84 - as the butte Copper Kings)

Orem OwlzAffiliate: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheimair Distance from Spokane: 583 milesFamous Alumni: ervin santana ('01 - as the provo angels)

Boise HawksAffiliate: colorado rockiesair Distance from Spokane: 286 milesFamous Alumni: kris bryant ('14)

Eugene EmeraldsAffiliate: Chicago Cubsair Distance from Spokane: 369 milesFamous Alumni: Mike Schmidt ('72)

Salem-Keizer VolcanoesAffiliate: San Francisco Giantsair Distance from Spokane: 325 milesFamous Alumni: Buster Posey ('08)

Hillsboro HopsAffiliate: Arizona Diamondbacksair Distance from Spokane: 303 milesFamous Alumni: Paul Konerko ('94 - as the yakima bears)

Everett AquasoxAffiliate: seattle marinersair Distance from Spokane: 223 milesFamous Alumni: felix hernandez ('03)

Vancouver CanadiansAffiliate: toronto bluejaysair Distance from Spokane: 284 milesFamous Alumni: nelson cruz ('02)

tri-city dust devilsAffiliate: san diego padresair Distance from Spokane: 126 milesFamous Alumni: russell wilson ('10)

Spokane IndiansAffiliate: Texas RangersSpokane Population: 210,721Famous Alumni: Steve Garvey ('70)

Missoula OspreyAffiliate: Arizona Diamondbacksair Distance from Spokane: 170 milesFamous Alumni: Paul Goldschmidt ('09)

Helena BrewersAffiliate: Milwaukee brewersair Distance from Spokane: 265 milesFamous Alumni: Ryne Sandberg ('78)

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PIONEER LEAGUE ALL-STARS

Tanner BanksGreat Falls Voyagers, LHPHt: 6’1 Wt: 195 Born: 10/24/1991Hometown: Bluff Dale, UtahAcquired: 18th Round 2014 MLB DraftBanks is in his second professional season. The lefty has the lowest ERA (1.21), opponent’s batting average (.204) and WHIP (0.80) among qualified starters in the PBL.

Joshua BanuelosIdaho Falls Chukars, 1BHt: 6’2 Wt: 215 Born: 09/03/1991Hometown: Hanford, Calif.Acquired: 28th Round 2014 MLB DraftBanuelos leads the Pioneer League in RBI (34) and ranks fourth in at-bats (139) and hits (47). He ranks second on Idaho Falls in on-base percentage, reaching at a .411 clip.

Brantley BellBillings Mustangs, 3BHt: 6’3 Wt: 185 Born: 11/16/1994Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.Acquired: 11th Round 2015 MLB DraftWhile he played shortstop in college, Bell has emerged as a talented third baseman for the Mustangs, hitting .336 with 17 runs, 12 doubles, two triples and 22 RBI.

Ty BoylesBillings Mustangs, LHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 270 Born: 09/30/1995Hometown: Palmdale, Calif.Acquired: 11th Round 2013 MLB DraftBoyles has logged a league-high 40.1 innings and sports a 3-1 record with the second-best ERA in the Pioneer League (2.01) through seven starts this season.

ISAN DIAZMissoula Osprey, SSHt: 5’10 Wt: 185 Born: 05/27/1996Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto RicoAcquired: Compensation Pick 2014Diaz owns the second-best batting average in the Pioneer League at .386, and has hit safely in all but three games this year, including 16 straight entering July 28.

Hunter BrothersGrand Junction Rockies, RHPHt: 6’1 Wt: 210 Born: 12/20/1991Hometown: Chapel Hill, Tenn.Acquired: 30th Round 2014 MLB DraftBrothers has held opponents to a .205 batting average – fifth lowest among relievers in the Pioneer League – and hasn’t been scored on in 10-of-13 appearances.

Tripp DavisIdaho Falls Chukars, LHPHt: 6’1 Wt: 200 Born: 02/12/1991Hometown: Greenville, OhioAcquired: 2013 Undrafted Free AgentDavis enters today 2-2 with a 4.05 ERA over 13.1 in-nings of work. He has appeared exclusively out of the bullpen and has held opponents to a .192 average.

Austin BylerMissoula Osprey, 1BHt: 6’3 Wt: 225 Born: 10/15/1992Hometown: Peoria, Ariz.Acquired: 11th Round 2015 MLB DraftByler leads the PBL in doubles (15), walks (29), extra-base hits (22) and on-base percentage (.493), while plac-ing second in runs scored (30).

David DensonHelena Brewers, 1BHt: 6’3 Wt: 254 Born: 01/17/1995Hometown: La Puente, Calif.Acquired: 15th Round 2013 MLB DraftDenson is tied for the Helena team-lead with five home runs this season, and he is second with nine doubles. His slugging percentage of .468 is third.

Marcos DiplanHelena Brewers, RHPHt: 6’0 Wt: 160 Born: 09/18/1996Hometown: Santiago, D.R.Acquired: 2015 Trade-Texas RangersDiplan was traded to the Brewers in return for Yovani Gallardo. Diplan spent 2014 with the Rangers Domini-can League and skipped over the Arizona League.


Evin EinhardtGreat Falls Voyagers, RHPHt: 6’3 Wt: 191 Born: 07/02/1991Hometown: Battle Creek, Miss.Acquired: 29th Round 2014 MLB DraftEinhardt owns the third-lowest ERA among qualified pitchers in the league at 3.03, and has the second-lowest opponent’s batting average (.217) and WHIP (1.04).

Amalani FukofukaIdaho Falls Chukars, OFHt: 6’1 Wt: 180 Born: 09/25/1995Hometown: Hayward, Calif.Acquired: 5th Round 2013 MLB DraftFukofuka ranks second in the PBL in at-bats (143), tied for second in hits (50), second in total bases (70), and fourth in average (.350).

Matt JonesOgden Raptors, OFHt: 6’7 Wt: 250 Born: 03/09/1994Hometown: Omaha, Neb.Acquired: 25th Round 2014 MLB DraftJones is currently tied for fourth in the Pioneer League with 17 extra-base hits this season, including a 475-foot home run on the Fourth of July.

Jensen ParkGrand Junction Rockies, OFHt: 5’10 Wt: 168 Born: 12/10/1992Hometown: Kaneohe, HawaiiAcquired: 32nd Round 2015 MLB DraftPark leads Grand Junction with a .371 batting average, and is third with 21 RBI despite joining the team late in the season. He has 13 extra-base hits.

Dan SavasMissoula Osprey, RHPHt: 6’5 Wt: 241 Born: 07/11/1992Hometown: Rosemont, Ill.Acquired: 19th Round 2014 MLB DraftIronically, Savas was part of the 2014 Hillsboro Hops NWL Championship squad. The right-hander ranks first in the PBL in saves, converting nine in 10 opportunities.

Zach FishGreat Falls Voyagers, CHt: 6’1 Wt: 200 Born: 11/05/1992Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.Acquired: 11th Round 2014 MLB DraftFish made the transition to catching in the off-season. He is tied for the league lead in homers with eight, and his 27 RBI lead the Voyagers.

Joe GattoOrem Owlz, RHPHt: 6’5 Wt: 228 Born: 06/04/1995Hometown: Hammonton, N.J.Acquired: 2nd Round 2014 MLB DraftGatto has posted an 0-2 record with a 4.72 ERA over eight starts this year. The right-hander has logged 34.1 innings and struck out 26 batters.

Luke LoweryMissoula Osprey, CHt: 6’2 Wt: 230 Born: 12/08/1993Hometown: Midlothian, Va.Acquired: 14th Round 2015 MLB DraftLowery has averaged a home run every 15.71 at bats (4th in PBL) to the tune of seven homers (tied for third). With his approach at the plate he has drawn 20 walks.

Michael PiersonOrem Owlz, 3BHt: 5’11 Wt: 190 Born: 05/03/1992Hometown: Coral Springs, Fla.Acquired: 21st Round 2015 MLB DraftPierson leads the PBL in batting average (.393) and runs scored (35), and has 12 doubles, a triple, two homers and 22 RBI to accompany 11 stolen bases.

Nick SellOgden Raptors, OFHt: 6’1 Wt: 195 Born: 02/15/1992Hometown: Pittsburgh, Penn.Acquired: 2015 Undrafted Free AgentSell is hitting .323 with 22 runs scored, eight doubles, four triples, four homers and 22 RBI. He has 16 extra-base hits on the season.


Cameron SmithMissoula Osprey, LHPHt: 6’0 Wt: 165 Born: 12/12/1992Hometown: Seabrook, TexasAcquired: 36th Round 2015 MLB DraftSmith, who ranks tied for first in the league with five victories, earned Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending July 12.

Blake TrahanBillings Mustangs, LHPHt: 5’9 Wt: 180 Born: 09/05/1993Hometown: Kinder, La.Acquired: 3rd Round 2015 MLB DraftTrahan has batted .336 with 25 runs scored, four doubles, three triples, a homer and 12 RBI so far in his first professional season.

Taylor WARDOrem Owlz, CHt: 6’1 Wt: 180 Born: 12/14/1993Hometown: Oviedo, Fla.Acquired: 1st Round 2015 MLB DraftWard has batted .344 with 17 runs scored, three doubles, a triple, two homers and 14 RBI while drawing 24 walks. He has struck out just seven times in 90 at-bats.

Derrin EbertPitching Coach, Billings MustangsDerrin Ebert is in his fourth season as a professional coach, his second at Rookie Billings. Ebert, 38, led the Mustangs pitch-ing staff to a second place ranking in the 8-team league with a 4.31 ERA. He spent 2012 and 2013 at Goodyear as the pitching coach for the Rookie AZL Reds.

Jesse GuffeyAthletic Trainer, Billings MustangsJesse Guffey arrives in Billings for his first season with the Mustangs. Guffey spent the 2014 season with the Reds Dominican League team, where he was named the DSL Athletic Trainer of the Year. He began his career in professional baseball in 2012 with the Chicago Cubs minor leagues.

Daniel SueroGrand Junction Rockies, OFHt: 6’0 Wt: 165 Born: 09/09/1994Hometown: Boca Chica, D.R.Acquired: 2013 International Free AgentSuero is batting .323 with two home runs and a team-high 23 RBI. Suero also leads Grand Junction with 12 stolen bases.

Christian TrentHelena Brewers, LHPHt: 6’0 Wt: 190 Born: 09/10/1992Hometown: Madisonville, La.Acquired: 24th Round 2015 MLB DraftTrent began his career in the Arizona League where he appeared in just one game before being promoted to Helena. He owns a 2-1 record and a 3.92 ERA.

Dick SchofieldManager, Billings MustangsIn 2014, Schofield led the Mustangs to a 41-35 record and their 11th Pioneer League championship since the league went to a short-season format in 1964. Schofield, 52, previously worked in the Angels’ minor league system as a roving infield coordinator (2012).

Jolbert CabreraHitting Coach, Billings MustangsAfter a professional playing career that spanned more than 20 years, Jolbert Ca-brera is in his second season as a coach. In 2013, Cabrera served as the hitting coach for the Rookie AZL Reds. An accomplished Major League utility player, he played in parts of 8 seasons.

Jacob BunceStrength Coach, Billings MustangsBunce is in his first season with the Bill-ings Mustangs. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology with a Biology minor. He is a certified as both a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Health and Fitness Specialist.

ALL-STAR JERSEY AUCTION

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Take Home a Piece of Baseball HistoryThe exclusive edition Salish All-Star jerseys, for both the Northwest and Pioneer Base-

ball Leagues, are available in a live auction on the first-base side of the outer concourse.

After the game, the jerseys will be put online to continue bidding on SpokaneIndians.com.

To learn more about the history of the Salish language, continue reading on the next page.

SALISH INFLUENCE

Blazoned across the Northwest and

Pioneer Baseball League jerseys is an

unfamiliar language to the majority of

the world. The words “Sulexw” and “Sics

Sqelixw,” mean Northwest and Pioneer,

respectively, in the Salish language.

Salish is the native tongue of the

Spokane Tribe of Indians, who are

the namesake of the Spokane

Indians Baseball Club. The language

on the All-Star jerseys is an extension

of a rare partnership built upon respect be-

tween two groups of people, that have been

in existence for more than 100 years.

In 2006, the groups made history by col-

laborating on a re-branding of the baseball

team’s logo by becoming the first pairing

of two such parties to respectfully agree on

the use of local native imagery. The primary

logo has a nostalgic feel and features two

eagle feathers, one of the most revered

symbols in Spokane Tribal culture. An alter-

nate logo was also unveiled with the words

“Spokane Indians Baseball Club” written in

Salish. This logo has been stitched on the

team’s sleeves since its inception.

“We welcomed the opportunity

to collaborate with our namesake

professional baseball team on this

project,” said Rudy Peone, former

Chairman of the Spokane Tribe. “We

view this collaboration as a significant op-

portunity to educate thousands of baseball

fans about the language and culture of the

A HISTORIC PARTNERSHIPAndy Billig, current Washington State Senator and Spokane Indians Co-Owner, unveiling the team’s new logo in 2006.

The Northwest (red) and Pioneer (blue) All-Star Jerseys.

Spokane Tribe of Indians – the city’s first

inhabitants.”

In 2013, the two announced a new home

alternate uniform for the 2014 season – a

uniform that uses the Salish logo as well as

the name Spokane in the native language.

The language is featured as Spokane in

lettering across the front chest: “Sp’q’n’i?.”

Beginning in the 2015 season, the jersey

was named the team’s primary for all 38

home games at Avista Stadium.

“We’re extremely proud of our close

relationship with the Tribe, and these new

uniforms will help foster that even further”

said Otto Klein, the Spokane Indians Senior

Vice President. “We appreciate the tribe

allowing us to be a vehicle to promote their

language and culture.”

Today, the Salish language is spoken flu-

ently by less than 10 people. The Spokane

Indians Baseball Club’s unique identity and

team influence is just one piece of the

effort put forth by the Tribe and team to

raise awareness of the language across the

Inland Northwest and beyond.

Spokane written in the Salish language.

LEDARIOUS CLARK

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It takes time for most players to find

their footing in Minor League Baseball, but

for the Spokane Indians’ All-Star, LeDarious

Clark, all it took was being drafted in the

12th round of the 2015 MLB First-Year Player

Draft.

Clark, selected to start the All-Star Game

in the outfield, began his career by reaching

base in his first 19 games, and collecting

a hit in all but his rookie debut. When se-

lected as an All-Star, he led the Northwest

League in multiple major offensive statis-

tics, with eight homers and 34 runs scored

in 34 games. The 21-year-old outfielder was

batting .347 with 20 RBIs and 16 stolen

bases as of his selection.

“I wasn’t waiting for (the All-Star selec-

tion) to just happen,” said Clark with a

grin. “I kept going out to the field, grinding

every day, trying to help my team wher-

ever needed. But I won’t lie, it was a good

A Quick LearnerClark's fast rise led to all-star selection

feeling when I found out I’d be

playing.”

The University of West Florida

product had similar success in

college. The right-handed hitter

finished his junior year batting

.329 with a .429 OBP, .575 slugging

percentage, eight home runs, 39

RBI and 21 stolen bases.

“I’m looking forward to playing

against other players from differ-

ent Major League organizations,”

said Clark. “It’s a great feeling to

be on the field with these guys

and represent Spokane and the

Northwest League.”

HONORARY MANAGERS

Salutes the 2015 All-Stars.

Congratulations!

The Spokane Indians

are proud to welcome two

honorary managers to Avista

Stadium for today’s fes-

tivities. George Brett will

be the honorary manager

for the Pioneer Baseball League, and Mike

Redmond will be the honorary manager for

the Northwest League.

A 13-time MLB All-Star, Brett spent his

entire 21-year Major League career with

the Kansas City Royals. The former MVP

and World Series Champion was inducted

into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 after

hitting .305 for his career. Prior to making

it to The Show, Brett got his start with the

Billings Mustangs of the Pio-

neer Baseball League during

the 1971 season.

Mike Redmond spent

13 seasons in the Major

Leagues, seven of those

with the Miami Marlins, including the 2003

campaign in which he helped the Marlins

win the World Series. In 2012, Redmond

was named the manager of his former big

league squad. Before becoming a profes-

sional baseball player, Redmond went to

Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane,

and attended Gonzaga University to play

baseball. As a Bulldog, he was named first

team all Pac-10 in 1991 and 1992.

Brett Redmond

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ACROSS1. The _____ Hawks are affiliated with the Colorado

Rockies.

3. The __________ Chukars are located from a state

full of potatoes.

6. ______ Brewers pitcher Marcos Diplan was traded

from the Rangers over the offseason.

9. The Spokane Indians play in this league.

10. The Chicago Cubs new Northwest League affiliate is

the ______ Emeralds.

13. This Rockies affiliate used to be named the Casper

Ghosts.

14. Peter Van Gansen of the _______ Dust Devils

plays shortstop.

15. Tanner Banks, from the __________ Voyagers, is

the Pioneer League starting pitcher.

16. The _________ Canadians have four all-

stars.

17. The _______ Indians are host of the 2015 All-Star

Game.

DOWN2. These Raptors aren’t from Jurassic World, they’re from

_____.

4. Buster Posey, catcher for the San Francisco Giants,

started his career here.

5. The Pioneer League managerial staff is from the

________ Mustangs.

7. Home city of the Seattle Mariners Short-Season A

affiliate.

8. The ____ Owlz spell their name with a “z” rather

than a “s.”

11. The Billings Mustangs play in this league.

12. _________ Hops starter Jared Miller has a 7-1

record.

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