Russell Martin of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins are among the Major League stars who will participate in the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco July 10th.
Martin from Chelsea, Québec was voted as the starter at catcher for the National League. The former Junior and Senior National Team member is hitting .306 with nine home runs, 55 RBI and 16 stolen bases this season. This will be Martin’s first All-Star appearance.
Morneau from New Westminster, B.C. was selected as a reserve for the American League. It will be the first appearance at an All-Star Game for the first baseman. This season, the reigning American League MVP is hitting .277 with 20 homers and 61 runs driven in. The former Junior and Senior National Team member will also participate in the Home Run Derby.
This will mark the fourth time in MLB All-Star Game history that two Canadians will participate in the game.
