LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama’s Kevin Deese has been named to the 2010 Coastal Plain League All-Star game on Tuesday, July 20 at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Deese is one of 29 players to represent the American League and has been tabbed a starter in the outfield as well as a participant in the Homerun Derby. The Fosters, Ala.-native is batting .252 on the season, which ranks fourth on the Asheboro Copperheads squad. The 6-4, 215-pounder leads the team with eight doubles and 23 RBI and is tied for the top spot in homeruns with five.
The two-day All-Star festivities begin at McNair Field with an All-Star Fan Fest and Home Run Derby on Monday July 19. The All-Star Fan Fest allows fans to meet the CPL All-Stars from both teams and watch the teams’ batting practices. The Home Run Derby is the centerpiece of the evening and will feature the league’s 16 best hitters in the annual contest.
For more information regarding the CPL All-Star festivities, please visit the Coastal Plains website at
www.coastalplain.com.