Manny Ramírez became the sixth Dominican to be chosen to play in the All Stars Game of the Major Leagues. He replaces Bernie Williams. He joins countrymen Bartolo Colón, Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martínez, Alex Rodríguez and Moisés Alou. The game that marks half season will be played 7 July at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Dominicans are among a record 18 Latin American players chosen. Last year, 14 Latin Americans were chosen for the All Star Game. The DR is tied with Puerto Rico for the most nationals, after the US, chosen for the game, six in total. Bartolo Colón (Cleveland Indians), Player of the Month of the American League, has a record of eight wins and 2.51 pitching average. Moises Alou (Houston Astros) has hit 18 home runs, 67 RBIs and is averaging .320. Pedro Martínez (Boston Red Sox) is pitching for 10-2 and a 3.02 average. Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs) is tied for second most home runs hit this season, with 33, has 79 RBIs, and is batting for a .327 average in the first 79 games of the season. Shortstop Alex Rodríguez (Mariners of Seattle), 27 home runs, .310 average. Manny Ramírez (Cleveland Indians), .303 batting average.
