PBL picks 2010 All-Stars

The Powerline Baseball League has announced its 2010 All-Star team and controversy is sure to begin after what some throughout the league are calling a “bizarre” outcome for the pitcher’s votes.

The league for the first time had teams rank pitchers from one to three, with top ranked pitchers receiving three points, second place two, and third place one.

Three first-time all-stars when it comes to pitching will get the go-ahead for the Powerliners, who have lost the last two all-star games to the Battle River League and currently lead the all-time series 5-4.

Kyle Muzechka of the Holden Blue Jays and fireballer Jon Anstey of the Leduc Milleteers were voted No. 1 and 2. Marcel Lesoway of the Tofield Lakers picked up two second place votes to earn the third spot.

This year marks the first season only two players from each team will be sent after the Battle River League has only sent 12 or 13 players compared to the PBL’s 21.

A bevy of young players dot the line-up such as Armena’s Ian Sherbaniuk, Tofield’s Dylan Berrecloth, and Holden’s Wesley Burkard and Alan Ziegler. Youngsters (in Bardo years anyway) Craig Neufeld and Ken Braget see their first mid-summer classics as well.

“We should still be able to beat them with this lineup,” said Milleteer Steve Pahl, who himself just missed the starting rotation with a third and second place vote.

The 9-inning game takes place at Camrose’s Harry Andreassen Field beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29.

Pitchers:
Kyle Muzechka – 9 pts
Jon Anstey – 8 pts
Marcel Lesoway – 4 pts
 

Players:
Ryley Rebels
Dylan Solberg, SS
Kevin Reinholt, 1B

Armena Royals
Jason Buzzell, IF
Ian Sherbaniuk, 1B, 2B, 3B

Leduc Milleteers
Kevin Doyle CF
Brad Engel C, 3B, 2B

Tofield Lakers

Eldon Banack 1B, 2B
Dylan Berrecloth SS

Bardo Athletics
Ken Braget 3B, 1B
Craig Neufeld OF

Holden Blue Jays
Wesley Burkard SS, 2B, OF
Alan Ziegler 2B OF

Coaches:
Brian and Steven Pahl of the Leduc Milleteers

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Pitcher Vote Tallies:

Kyle Muzechka – 9 pts

Jon Anstey – 8 pts
Marcel Lesoway – 4 pts
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Steve Pahl – 3 pts
Mark Walker – 3 pts
Donny Oslund – 3 pts
Dylan Solberg – 2 pts
Scott Peterson – 2 pts
Ron Oslund – 1 pt
Chris Mittlestadt – 1 pt

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Jason Buzzell