Six Arkansas Travelers named Texas League All-Stars

Braden Bishop is in his second season with the Arkansas Travelers. Bishop, 24, was drafted in the third round by the Seattle Mariners in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft from the University of Washington.
Braden Bishop is in his second season with the Arkansas Travelers. Bishop, 24, was drafted in the third round by the Seattle Mariners in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft from the University of Washington.

The Texas League announced its rosters Thursday for the 2018 All-Star game, and six Arkansas Travelers will play on the North Division team.

Pitchers Nathan Bannister, Chase De Jong and Johendi Jiminian were selected as well as first baseman Joey Curletta, infielder Chris Mariscal and center fielder Braden Bishop.

Curletta and Bishop were voted as starters.

The All-Star game is June 26 at Security Bank Ballpark in Midland, Texas.

Here's a list of the Travs All-Stars:

RHP Nathan Bannister: 4-5, 5.70 ERA, 1.69 WHIP

RHP Chase De Jong: 4-3, 4.03 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

RHP Johendi Jiminian: 2-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP

1B Joey Curletta: .303 AVG, .460 SLG, 11 HR, 45 RBI

INF Chris Mariscal: .274 AVG, .397 SLG, 5 HR, 36 RBI

CF Braden Bishop: .299 AVG, .445 SLG, 7 HR, 24 RBI

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