Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres, plays host of the 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego, California. It will be the very first All-Star Game at Petco Park.
The game can be watched on FOX at 7:30 PM EST on July 12.
“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.” As once quoted by Hall of Fame pitching legend Nolan Ryan, this proverb perfectly illustrates the opportune postseason performer. Bill Mazeroski, Reggie Jackson, Kirk Gibson, Derek Jeter, David Ortiz – these postseason heroes are synonymous with “clutch” and gifted baseball with its most historical World Series moments.
The Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, hosts the 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the first time that the Cincinnati Reds play host since the 1970 game, notable for Pete Rose’ home-plate collision with Ray Fosse.
In KIRS’ final edition of “All Star Worthy Selections”, let’s analyze who should be starting the 86th Annual Mid-Summer Classic for both the American and National League: