Fenway Park was chosen as host because the owners at the time were planning to build a New Fenway Park in a few years but were unable to get the project off the ground in time for the game.[1] The closing of Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan, along with the move of the Milwaukee Brewers to the National League and the delay in the construction of Miller Park also played a role in the Red Sox being awarded the game.
The pre-game ceremonies featured introductions of nominees for the All-Century Team, including longtime Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams.[2]
In two innings, AL starting pitcher Pedro Martínez struck out the first four batters of the National League, becoming the first pitcher in history to begin the All-Star Game striking out the side. In all he struck out five of the six batters he faced, earning him Game MVP honors, becoming the second player in All-Star Game history to be named MVP as a member of the host team. The game resulted in a win for the American League by the final score of 4-1. Starting with the 1999 All-Star Game, the games would always be held either on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of July, from 1999 to 2017, it was held between July 9 and July 16, and on July 17 in 2018.
This was the last All-Star Game with umpires from separate leagues. In 2000, Major League Baseball unified the umpiring staffs under its control. Five of the umpires in this game (Evans, Tata, Ford, Johnson, and Vanover) lost their jobs less than two months later as part of the 1999 Major League Umpires Association mass resignation. However, through an arbitration process, Vanover was rehired before the 2002 season.
- eliminated in second round after hitting 13 HRs in the first round.[4]
Notesedit
Both the American and National League Starting Pitchers would be on the Red Sox 2004 World Series Championship team.
Tampa Bay Slugger Jose Canseco was selected by the fans as the starting DH for the American League, his first selection in 7 years. By the All Star Break he was leading the AL with 31 Home Runs but he injured his back days prior to the game. He was replaced by Rafael Palmeiro. Canseco was also unable to participate in the Home Run Derby.
After The Moffatts sang "O Canada" and (Boston native) Donna Summer sang "The Star-Spangled Banner", Hall of Famer Ted Williams threw out the first pitch of the All-Star Game. Before throwing the first pitch he was announced at Fenway as the greatest hitter of all time. The post-anthem flyover was by Fighter Squadron 31 from NAS Oceana, while Camp Edwards provided the colors presentation. The outfield flag presentation was by the Lowell Police Department and the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office.
Referencesedit
^. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
^"46: Baseball's stars pay tribute to Ted Williams". July 23, 2004.
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The 1999 Major League Baseball All Star Game was the 70th playing of the midsummer classic between the all stars of the American League AL and National League NL the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball The game was held on July 13 1999 at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts the home of the Boston Red Sox of the American League 1999 Major League Baseball All Star Game1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E National League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 American League 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 4 6 2DateJuly 13 1999VenueFenway ParkCityBoston MassachusettsManagersBruce Bochy SD Joe Torre NYY MVPPedro Martinez BOS Attendance34 187Ceremonial first pitchTed WilliamsTelevisionFox United States MLB International International TV announcersJoe Buck Tim McCarver and Bob Brenly Fox Gary Thorne and Ken Singleton MLB International RadioESPNRadio announcersCharley Steiner and Dave Campbell 1998 Major League Baseball All Star Game 2000 Fenway Park was chosen as host because the owners at the time were planning to build a New Fenway Park in a few years but were unable to get the project off the ground in time for the game 1 The closing of Tiger Stadium in Detroit Michigan along with the move of the Milwaukee Brewers to the National League and the delay in the construction of Miller Park also played a role in the Red Sox being awarded the game The pre game ceremonies featured introductions of nominees for the All Century Team including longtime Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams 2 In two innings AL starting pitcher Pedro Martinez struck out the first four batters of the National League becoming the first pitcher in history to begin the All Star Game striking out the side In all he struck out five of the six batters he faced earning him Game MVP honors becoming the second player in All Star Game history to be named MVP as a member of the host team The game resulted in a win for the American League by the final score of 4 1 Starting with the 1999 All Star Game the games would always be held either on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of July from 1999 to 2017 it was held between July 9 and July 16 and on July 17 in 2018 Contents 1 Rosters 1 1 National League 1 2 American League 2 Game 2 1 Umpires 2 2 Starting lineups 2 3 Game summary 3 Home Run Derby 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksRosters editPlayers in italics have since been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame National League edit Elected starters Position Player Team All Star Games C Mike Piazza Mets 7 1B Mark McGwire Cardinals 11 2B Jay Bell Diamondbacks 2 3B Matt Williams Diamondbacks 5 SS Barry Larkin Reds 10 OF Tony Gwynn 3 Padres 15 OF Sammy Sosa Cubs 3 OF Larry Walker Rockies 4 DH Jeff Bagwell Astros 4 Pitchers Position Player Team All Star Games P Andy Ashby Padres 2 P Kent Bottenfield Cardinals 1 P Paul Byrd Phillies 1 P Mike Hampton Astros 1 P Trevor Hoffman Padres 2 P Randy Johnson Diamondbacks 6 P Jose Lima Astros 1 P Kevin Millwood Braves 1 P Robb Nen 3 Giants 2 P Curt Schilling Phillies 3 P Billy Wagner Astros 1 P Scott Williamson Reds 1 Reserves Position Player Team All Star Games C Mike Lieberthal Phillies 1 C Dave Nilsson Brewers 1 1B Sean Casey Reds 1 2B Jeff Kent Giants 1 SS Alex Gonzalez Marlins 1 3B Ed Sprague Pirates 1 OF Jeromy Burnitz Brewers 1 OF Luis Gonzalez Diamondbacks 1 OF Vladimir Guerrero Expos 1 OF Brian Jordan Braves 1 OF Gary Sheffield Dodgers 5 American League edit Elected starters Position Player Team All Star Games C Ivan Rodriguez Rangers 8 1B Jim Thome Indians 3 2B Roberto Alomar Indians 10 3B Cal Ripken Jr Orioles 17 SS Nomar Garciaparra Red Sox 2 OF Ken Griffey Jr Mariners 10 OF Kenny Lofton Indians 6 OF Manny Ramirez Indians 3 DH Jose Canseco Devil Rays 6 Pitchers Position Player Team All Star Games P David Cone Yankees 5 P Roberto Hernandez Devil Rays 2 P Pedro Martinez Red Sox 4 P Mike Mussina Orioles 5 P Charles Nagy Indians 3 P Troy Percival Angels 3 P Mariano Rivera Yankees 2 P Jose Rosado Royals 2 P John Wetteland Rangers 3 P Jeff Zimmerman Rangers 1 Reserves Position Player Team All Star Games C Brad Ausmus Tigers 1 1B Ron Coomer Twins 1 2B Jose Offerman Red Sox 2 3B Tony Fernandez Blue Jays 5 SS Derek Jeter Yankees 2 SS Omar Vizquel Indians 2 OF Shawn Green Blue Jays 1 OF Magglio Ordonez White Sox 1 OF B J Surhoff Orioles 1 OF Bernie Williams Yankees 3 DH Harold Baines Orioles 6 DH John Jaha Athletics 1 DH Rafael Palmeiro Rangers 4Game editUmpires edit Home Plate Jim Evans AL First Base Terry Tata NL Second Base Dale Ford AL Third Base Angel Hernandez NL Left Field Mark Johnson AL Right Field Larry Vanover NL This was the last All Star Game with umpires from separate leagues In 2000 Major League Baseball unified the umpiring staffs under its control Five of the umpires in this game Evans Tata Ford Johnson and Vanover lost their jobs less than two months later as part of the 1999 Major League Umpires Association mass resignation However through an arbitration process Vanover was rehired before the 2002 season Starting lineups edit National League American League Order Player Team Position Order Player Team Position 1 Barry Larkin Reds SS 1 Kenny Lofton Indians LF 2 Larry Walker Rockies RF 2 Nomar Garciaparra Red Sox SS 3 Sammy Sosa Cubs CF 3 Ken Griffey Jr Mariners CF 4 Mark McGwire Cardinals 1B 4 Manny Ramirez Indians RF 5 Matt Williams Diamondbacks 3B 5 Jim Thome Indians 1B 6 Jeff Bagwell Astros DH 6 Cal Ripken Jr Orioles 3B 7 Mike Piazza Mets C 7 Rafael Palmeiro Rangers DH 8 Jeromy Burnitz Brewers LF 8 Ivan Rodriguez Rangers C 9 Jay Bell Diamondbacks 2B 9 Roberto Alomar Indians 2B Curt Schilling Phillies P Pedro Martinez Red Sox P Game summary edit Tuesday July 13 1999 8 30 pm ET at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E National League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 American League 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 4 6 2 WP Pedro Martinez 1 0 LP Curt Schilling 0 1 Sv John Wetteland 1 Home Run Derby editFenway Park Boston N L 39 A L 23 Player Team Home Runs American League Ken Griffey Jr Seattle 16 Nomar Garciaparra Boston 2 B J Surhoff Baltimore 2 Shawn Green Toronto 2 John Jaha Oakland 1 National League Jeromy Burnitz Milwaukee 14 Mark McGwire St Louis 16 Jeff Bagwell Houston 6 Larry Walker Colorado 2 Sammy Sosa Chicago 1 eliminated in second round after hitting 13 HRs in the first round 4 Notes editBoth the American and National League Starting Pitchers would be on the Red Sox 2004 World Series Championship team Tampa Bay Slugger Jose Canseco was selected by the fans as the starting DH for the American League his first selection in 7 years By the All Star Break he was leading the AL with 31 Home Runs but he injured his back days prior to the game He was replaced by Rafael Palmeiro Canseco was also unable to participate in the Home Run Derby After The Moffatts sang O Canada and Boston native Donna Summer sang The Star Spangled Banner Hall of Famer Ted Williams threw out the first pitch of the All Star Game Before throwing the first pitch he was announced at Fenway as the greatest hitter of all time The post anthem flyover was by Fighter Squadron 31 from NAS Oceana while Camp Edwards provided the colors presentation The outfield flag presentation was by the Lowell Police Department and the Middlesex County Sheriff s Office References edit CNN SI 1999 MLB All Star Game All Star Game marks Fenway s last hurrah Friday July 09 1999 12 45 PM Archived from the original on August 21 2008 Retrieved December 27 2011 46 Baseball s stars pay tribute to Ted Williams July 23 2004 a b Player declined or was unable to play Derby history Looking back at past slugfests External links editExternal videos nbsp 1999 All Star Game on YouTube All Star Game site Lineups boxscore and more Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1999 Major League Baseball All Star Game amp oldid 1188981299, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
