Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect, Former First Round Selection Will Craig Named To MLB All-Star Futures Game

PITTSBURGH (KDKA)-- Pirates prospect infielder Will Craig will represent the club during the MLB All-Star Futures Game in Cleveland next month.

Craig, who has played his entire 2019 campaign with AAA-Indianapolis, was selected Friday afternoon to play for the National League.

"Congrats to Tribe first baseman @WCraigers22 who will represent the @Pirates for the U.S. team in the 2019 @SIRIUSXM All-Star Futures Game! ???? #RollTribe"

Craig has played 73 games this season for the Indians, while accruing a .258 batting average and 16 home runs. The 24-year-old has also drove in 45 runs in 2019 so far.

"Congrats to Pirates prospect Will Craig on being named to the 2019 Futures Game! #LetsGoBucs"

The first baseman was drafted in the 2016 out of Wake Forest University. He was a first round selection by the Pirates.

The 2019 MLB All-Star Futures Game takes place Sunday, July 7th at Progressive Field. The entire American and National League rosters for the game can be found here.

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