David Christensen will be Awarded All-Star Game Jersey
David Christensen was Awarded All-Star Game Jersey
David Christensen will be Awarded All-Star Game Jersey
2006 All-American Baseball Game Presented by PlayStation
Hackettstown, NJ (April 22, 2006) --- Florida’s David Christensen of Stoneman Douglas H.S. will be selected and announced to the only all-star baseball game for senior athletes - The 2006 All-American Baseball Game presented by PlayStation. Christensen joins an elite list of athletes playing in the 4th annual East vs. West all-star classic on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2006 All-American Game will be cablecast live on Fox Sports Net at 7:00 p.m. (MST) and will feature the nation’s top 36 high school baseball student-athletes
Stoneman Douglas High School along with the game’s producer, SportsLink, will award David his All-American Jersey during today’s baseball game.
Who: David Christensen
What: 2006 All-American game jersey will be awarded to him in front of school, family, friends & media - B-roll, photo & interview opportunities
When: April 22, 2006 – 11:00 am
Where: Stoneman Douglas H.S. – Baseball Field – 5901 Pine Island Rd. – Parkland, Florida 33076
Why: The All-American Baseball game brings together 36 elite high school seniors to perform on a national stage. Each athlete’s accomplishments are celebrated during a 36 nation-wide city selection tour honoring his achievements.
“We are excited to see this fine young man representing his school and community as a Baseball All-American,” said Bill Burkett, Director of Baseball for SportsLink. “Our goal is to provide the country’s future baseball generations with a national platform to showcase their athletic excellence. SportsLink recognizes the value of individual talents contributing to the achievement of team goals and David’s talents will make him a strong addition to this game.”
From the game’s inauguration in 2002, PlayStation and SportsLink have partnered to produce this annual East vs. West classic founded upon teamwork, athleticism and character.
“Sony Computer Entertainment America is committed to high school baseball and all of its great athletes, coaches and fans. The All-American Baseball Game provides a tremendous stage for the nation’s rising stars and we are proud to have the opportunity to present it to baseball fans across the country,” said Blair Elliott, senior director of promotions manager, sports. “This year Sony will be featuring the new ‘MLB 06 The Show 2006’ Video Game for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable.”
Among the game’s alumni are several first round MLB draft choices, including Lastings Milledge (OF) of the New York Mets, Blake DeWitt (SS) of the Los Angles Dodgers, and Eric Duncan (1B) and CJ Henry (OF) of the New York Yankees. In 2004, alumnus Mike Rozier (P) signed with the Boston Red Sox, earning him the 2nd highest signing bonus in club history. Entering this year’s draft is 2003 alumnus, Andrew Miller (P), whose performance while at the University of North Carolina could make him this year’s #1 draft pick.
For more information on the All-American Baseball Game presented by PlayStation including alumni, coaches, awards, and other Game week events please visit www.allamericangames.com.
SportsLink, Inc., based in Hackettstown, NJ, founded and produces the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on NBC and the All-American Baseball Game presented by PlayStation on Fox Sports Net. SportsLink, Inc. is a sports marketing company that specializes in managing and producing event properties and creating targeted sponsorship opportunities for companies seeking the high school market. For additional information about the All-American Baseball Game presented by PlayStation or U.S. Army All-American Bowl visit www.allamericangames.com.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one™ game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) handheld entertainment system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era. PSP is a new portable entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the PSP handheld entertainment system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
For more information contact:
Contact: Summer Harris, SportsLink, Inc. Director of Public Relations sharris@allamericangames.com
Website: www.allamericangames.com