ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR FALL STARS WEEKEND & ROSTERS FOR 17TH FALL STARS GAME ON SUNDAY AT SLOAN PARK
Showcase of Baseball’s Future Will Be Broadcast Live
On MLB Network, MLB.com and the MLB App
TEMPE, ARIZONA – The Arizona Fall League (AFL) today announced the rosters for the 17th Fall Stars Game, which will be played at 6:00 p.m. MT (8:00 p.m. ET) on Sunday, November 5th at Sloan Park in Mesa. A combination of scouts, AFL staff and national baseball reporters selected the players for the annual showcase of baseball’s future stars. The Fall Stars Game will air live on MLB Network, MLB.com and the MLB App with Gregg Caserta (play-by-play), Rubén Amaro Jr. (analyst) and Jonathan Mayo (analyst) on the call.
The American and National League rosters are made up of players from the Mesa Solar Sox (BAL, CHC, HOU, OAK, NYY), Salt River Rafters (ARI, ATL, COL, DET, PIT), Scottsdale Scorpions (LAA, PHI, SF, STL, WSH), Glendale Desert Dogs (BOS, CWS, LAD, MIN, NYM), Peoria Javelinas (CLE, MIA, SD, SEA, TB) and Surprise Saguaros (CIN, KC, MIL, TEX, TOR).
Managers Carlos Cardoza (Houston Astros organization–American) of the Saguaros and Marty Malloy (Philadelphia Phillies organization–National) of the Scorpions, along with their respective coaching staffs, will manage the game since their AFL teams have the best record in their respective leagues at the time of selection.
Cardoza is in his second year as a Fall League coach, having served as an Extra Coach during the Saguaros’ 2022 AFL Championship run. He also was part of the American League’s Fall Stars coaching staff in 2022. Malloy is in his first AFL season and has paced the Scorpions into a current playoff spot.
In a fan-selected vote, one additional player for each team was added via the “Fall Stars Final 2 Vote.” Max Muncy (Oakland Athletics-American) Nasim Nunez (Miami Marlins-National) were selected as Fall Stars.
The AFL Fall Stars Game Rosters are as follows (all names are subject to change):
*Selected for Fall Stars Game, but unable to participate: Jackson Jobe (DET), Ricky Tiedemann (TOR), Wilmer Flores (DET), Royber Salinas (OAK), Christian McGowan (PHI) Carter Baumler (BAL) Davis Daniel (LAA), Carter Howell (SF) and Ryan Webb (CLE).
In addition, the AFL Home Run Derby is back for the second consecutive year as part of Fall Stars Weekend. The AFL Home Run Derby will take place at 6:30 p.m. MT (9:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, November 4th at Sloan Park and will be live streamed on MLB.com/AFL.
| NATIONAL | AMERICAN | |||||||
| 22 | Alcántara, Kevin | CHC | OF | 9 | Manzardo, Kyle | CLE | INF | |
| 5 | Clarke, Wes | MIL | INF | 13 | Palmegiani, Damiano | TOR | OF | |
| 25 | Melendez, Ivan | ARI | 3B | 35 | Rosario, Kala’i | MIN | OF | |
| 94 | Rincones Jr., Gabriel | PHI | OF | 30 | Sabato, Aaron | MIN | INF | |
- Round One-2:15 (1- 30 Second Timeout and all participants advance)
- Round Two- 1:30 (1- 30 Second Timeout and top two cumulative home run leaders advance)
- Final Round– 1:30 (1- 30 Second Timeout and round winner will be crowned champion)
Prior to the AFL Home Run Derby, young fans are invited to attend a free PLAY BALL clinic hosted by the Arizona Fall League and Major League Baseball. PLAY BALL is an introductory baseball/softball event for kids from the ages of 4-10 with participation by various AFL players. This event will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 10:00 a.m.-Noon MT at Sloan Park. For registration, parents are encouraged to sign-up at MLB.com/play-ball prior to the event. Day-of registration availability is subject to change.
Many notable Major League stars have played in the Arizona Fall League, including Bryson Stott (2021), Julio Rodríguez (2019), Jeremy Peña (2019), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2018), Ronald Acuña Jr. (2017), Kyle Tucker (2017), Kyle Schwarber (2016), Aaron Judge (2014), Mookie Betts (2013), Bryce Harper (2011), Mike Trout (2011), Buster Posey (2009), and Albert Pujols (2000).
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