![]() ![]() Kearns, was a co-winner in 2000, sharing the honor with Peoria’s Albert Pujols.Īrroyo becomes the fifth Dayton full-season all-star shortstop, joining De La Cruz in 2022, Billy Hamilton in 2011, Zack Cozart in 2008, and Chris Valaika in 2007.Īguiar (AG-ee-arr) becomes the second starting pitcher in Dragons history to be selected as a full-season Midwest League all-star, joining Tyler Mahle in 2015.Īrroyo and Aguiar bring the historical total of Dragons players selected as Midwest League full-season all-stars to 24 as they join a list that also includes Wily Mo Pena, Edwin Encarnacion, Jay Bruce, Justin Turner, and Jose Siri among others.Īrroyo was acquired by the Reds in a blockbuster deal with the Seattle Mariners at the trade deadline late in the 2022 season. One other player in Dragons history, outfielder Austin Kearns in 2000, has been selected as the MWL’s best MLB prospect. In 2022, Elly De La Cruz, also a shortstop, was awarded the same honor. The selection of Arroyo (uh-ROY-oh) marks the second straight year that a Dragons player has been selected as the Midwest League’s top major league prospect. See the entire 2023 Midwest League All-Star Team and Post-Season Awards here Midwest League broadcasters served as the nominating group for the voting process, selecting the names on the ballot. The awards were chosen in a vote by Midwest League managers. He’s been nothing but exceptional this year and it has been a pleasure to work with him.” His ability to hit line drives, to level out his bat at times when he needs to with his two-strike approach. He’s improved tremendously with his baserunning IQ, understanding when to steal, how to steal, his jumps. “He’s improved in every aspect of his game. “He’s a very impressive young player,” said Dragons manager Bryan LaHair about Arroyo. ![]() Additionally, Julian Aguiar, who spent the majority of the season with the Dragons before being promoted to Double-A in July, was selected as a MWL all-star starting pitcher based on his season in Dayton. Shortstop Edwin Arroyo, who spent the entire season with the Dragons, was named the league’s “Top MLB Prospect” and was also named as the MWL’s all-star shortstop for the season. Dayton, Ohio-Minor League Baseball today announced its official 2023 Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team and player awards, and the Dayton Dragons were well-represented. ![]()
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