It is hard to believe that the first half of the minor league season is complete. The Southern League, Carolina league, and Midwest League play their mid-season All-Star games Tuesday night. It was a half filled with a lot of surprise performances, improved development, and even some disappointment. The South Bend Cubs were the only affiliate to make the playoffs and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans were the only other team to finish above 500 at 36-34.
Surprise Performances
Ian Rice – In just 38 games, Rice banged out 9 HRs and 27 RBI, and hit .