By Elakai Anela, Beat Writer
Infielder Tino Vasell (#21 - University of San Francisco) and utility player Hunter Carlson (#52 - Georgia State) tap helmets together after Vasell hit a home run and crossed the plate June 7 at Arnold Field. Vasell, Carlson and right-handed pitcher Sam Schnitzer (University of San Francisco) were named Tuesday to the California Collegiate League North All-Star Team.
Infielder Tino Vasell (University of San Francisco), infielder/catcher Hunter Carlson (Georgia State) and right-handed pitcher Sam Schnitzer (University of San Francisco) were named Tuesday to the California Collegiate League North Division All-Star Team.
Vasell has appeared in 17 contests this year. The Pleasant Hill, Calif., native is batting .305 with a 1.061 OPS in 77 plate appearances this season. He’s committed one error in 55 fielding chances at third base.
Carlson has also appeared in 17 games this season He has split time as an infielder at first base, catching and slotting into the lineup as a designated hitter. Carlson leads the CCL in RBIs with 24 and has hit three home runs.
The 6-foot-2 utility player is hitting .306 with a .985 OPS through 81 plate appearances this season. Carlson has drawn 10 walks as well.
Schnitzer has appeared in five games and holds a 1-1 record. The 6-foot-5 right-hander holds a 4.91 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 7.1 innings. He has picked up 10 strikeouts and averages 12.27 strikeouts per nine innings.
The CCL All-Star Game takes place July 4 at Greater Neveda Field in Reno, Nevada. First pitch will be at 4 p.m. The showcase will feature the best players from the North Division against the South.