This will be the 18th Futures Game -- a full nine-inning game featuring the top Minor League prospects in baseball. The U.S. leads the all-time series, 11-6.
Hoffman is the hometown hero, having amassed 601 career saves -- second most all-time -- in an 18-year Major League career spent mostly with the Padres. The seven-time All-Star, who also helped lead San Diego to the National League pennant in 1998, is currently a senior advisor of baseball operations for the Friars.
Hoffman and Hall of Famer Dave Winfield are serving as ambassadors to promote the 2016 All-Star Game.