Tropics News 2058.26
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:26 pm
The Hawaii Tropics sent two players to the 2058 Brewster Baseball Association All Star Game at McDermott Park at Ebbets Field. C Frank McMillan was voted in by BBA Executives and SP Semih Gurani was a Managers selection by Nashville to represent the Frick League.
McMillan has had a breakout age-31 season in 2058 as he has slashed .263/.314/.489 with 15 homers and 46 RBI. He has also posted a 113 wRC+, a 0.2 ZR and 3.4 WAR. His previous high WAR season was 2.1 in 2057.
He was 0-3 in the All-Star Game but handled the pitching staff for six innings.
Gurani has made 21 starts throwing 100 innings to a 2.34 ERA. He has struck out 75 batters while walking 18 and allowing just 8 homers this season. He has posted a 185 ERA+ and a 76 FIP- with a 4 rWAR.
He threw an inning in the All-Star Game facing three batters and throwing 8 pitches. He struck out a batter, induced a flyball and a ground out.
The Trops minor league system sent one representative to the All-Star Prospects Game. RP Ho-jum Yi was tabbed to play in the 2058 game. He was acquired in a trade with Atlantic City in 2057 in exchange for Will Patterson. He has repeated Rookie ball but is just over 18 years old. He has made 18 appearances with 32.1 innings pitched and has a 1.39 ERA. He has a 285 ERA+ with a 47 FIP-.