The 2019 All-Star festivities kick off this evening with the All-Star Futures Game. The first pitch will be thrown at 6 p.m. CT from Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians. For anyone who is not familiar with this unique game, it compiles promising prospects from each league (American and National) and puts them on the field to compete against each other. Fans get a look at the best of the best from the minor leagues.
The Texas Rangers will have one representative, that being 21-year-old catcher, Sam Huff. According to MLB.com, Huff ranks as the Rangers’ 21st best prospect.