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OF Asencio, RHP Rea, coach Jones honored by Texas League

Outfielder Yeison Asencio and right-handed pitcher Colin Rea, who is currently in the Padres rotation, were honored along with Missions pitching coach Jimmy Jones, who was named the Texas League Coach of the Year.

Rea, 25, was 3-2 with a 1.08 earned run average in 12 starts for the Missions before advancing to Triple-A El Paso and the Padres.

Asencio, 25, is hitting .303 with 23 doubles, 12 homers and 70 RBIs for San Antonio this season. He ranks fifth in the Texas League in batting average, third in RBIs and fifth in total bases.