WALDORF, MD — Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Outfielder Jamar Walton will represent the team at the 2016 Home Run Derby prior to the Atlantic League All-Star Game and Farm Show on Wednesday, July 13 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, Penn.
Each of the eight Atlantic League teams will be represented at the derby, with the host team, Lancaster Barnstormers, having selected third baseman Josh Bell as their participant.
Other contestants in the derby will be first baseman Jose Cuevas (Bridgeport), outfielder Anthony Vega (Long Island), designated hitter Craig Maddox (New Britain), first baseman Bryan LaHair (Somerset), catcher Travis Scott (Sugar Land) and second baseman Andres Perez (York).
All but Cuevas and Perez are left-handed batters.
Each contestant will remain at the plate until 10 outs are recorded. The top four from the first round will compete again under the same rules, with no carryover of scores from the preceding round. From there, the field will be whittled to two to compete for the Home Run Derby crown.
The competition will begin at 5:30. Gates for the All-Star Game and Farm Show open at 5:00.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise opened its ninth season on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit their website for more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 34 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the U.S. population. For more information, please visit their website.
