Adams and McClintock named to WMBL all-star teams

Bo McClintock

Swift Current 57’s Bo McClintock and Blake Adams were both named to the Western Major Baseball League 2nd All-Star Team on Wednesday.

McClintock was named the 2nd Team First Baseman after finishing second in the WMBL with 15 home runs and tied for fifth with 40 runs batted in. The Beavercreek, Oregon native also finished with a .288 average and 35 runs scored in 41 games played.

Adams was late returnee to the 57’s, but hit .287 with 37 runs scored in 30 games. The Longview, Texas product was hit by a league leading 16 pitches, the second most in franchise history. He also stole 13 bases on his way to an outfield spot on the 2nd All-Star Team.

The 57’s currently trail the Regina Red Sox in the opening round of the playoffs. Game two will be tonight at 7:05 p.m. at Mitchell Field.

WMBL Award Winners
Most Valuable Player
Corey Wheaton – Weyburn

Rookie of the Year
Kaleb Warden – Lethbridge

Canadian Rookie
Jaret Semeniuk – Lethbridge

Coach of the Year
Andrew Murphy – Medicine Hat

Outstanding Achievement Award
Riley MacDonald, Brooks
Honourable Mention – Craig Smith, Okotoks

2018 WMBL All-Stars

FIRST TEAM
Outfielders
Collin Ridout – Okotoks; Corey Wheaton – Weyburn, William Hollis – Okotoks.

Third Base
Nate DeChaine – Okotoks

Shortstop
Carson Johnson – Medicine Hat

Second Base
Nolan Rattai – Medicine Hat

First Base
Kaleb Warden – Lethbridge

Catcher
Colton Wright – Medicine Hat

Designated Hitter
Nate DeChaine – Okotoks

Utility Player
Eddie Sanchez – Okotoks

Starting Pitchers
Cody Ebert – Okotoks; Ryan Johnson – Weyburn; Owen Steele – Yorkton.

Relief Pitcher
Dustin Schorle – Okotoks

Closing Pitcher
Craig Smith – Okotoks

SECOND TEAM
Outfielders
David Salgueiro – Medicine Hat; Wade Weinburger – Weyburn; Blake Adams – Swift Current.

Third Base
Dylan Borman – Lethbridge

Shortstop
Felix Correa – Weyburn

Second Base
Eddie Sanchez – Okotoks

First Base
Bo McClintock – Swift Current

Catcher
Riley MacDonald – Brooks

Designated Hitter
Corey Harrell – Weyburn

Utility Player
Zach Lehman – Brooks

Starting Pitchers
Brock Townsend – Okotoks; Mason Swegarden – Okotoks; Jumpei Akanuma – Medicine Hat.

Relief Pitchers
Anthony Race – Regina

Closing pitcher 

Eric Evans – Weyburn