LEXINGTON, KY – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced the Baseball America 2024 ALPB Mid-Season All-Star team today, featuring two familiar faces to Lexington Legends fans.
Kole Cottam is the All-Star Catcher selection for 2024. Kole featured a batting average of .313 and is third in the league with 17 homeruns, with a league-leading 2 of those being grand slams. Kole is also fourth in the league with a slugging percentage of .625. Kole was previously selected to the 2023 ALPB Post-Season All-Star team.
The second baseman selection is Matt Bottcher for 2024. Matt registered a .307 batting average for the first half of the season, with 8 homeruns and 29 RBIs. On 15 attempts, Matt swiped 14 stolen bases, and posted a .507 slugging percentage.
Two Legends players having Legendary seasons, making a mark on the league. They’ll look to right the ship as the Lexington Legends return home for the first time of the second half on Friday, July 12th at 7:00 PM against the Gastonia Baseball Club.
About the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are entering their 24th season of play, and 4th in the Atlantic League of professional baseball. Home games are played at Legends Field at 207 Legends Lane in Lexington, KY. Please call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit LexingtonLegends.com for more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.