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Arizona Fall League

Not to be confused with the Arizona Complex League, a summer rookie league.

The Arizona Fall League (AFL)[a] is an off-season sports league owned and operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) which operates during the autumn in Arizona, United States, at six different baseball complexes. Arizona Fall League rosters are filled by many of the top prospects in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) who are assigned by their parent clubs.

Arizona Fall League
SportBaseball
Founded1992
No. of teams6
CountryUnited States
Most recent
champion(s)		Surprise Saguaros (2023)
Most titlesPeoria Javelinas (7)
Official websitewww.mlb.com/arizona-fall-league

Structure

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Jayson Aquino with the Salt River Rafters in 2014 while a member of the Colorado Rockies organization; he made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2016
Brandon Marsh (left) and Víctor Víctor Mesa prior to the 2019 Fall Stars Game

The six teams of the AFL are organized in two three-team divisions. Each AFL team is affiliated with five teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), and each MLB team provides seven players from their Minor League Baseball affiliates, yielding 35-man rosters.[1][2] Specific players are invited (not assigned) to play in the AFL by their parent club.[2] The league provides an environment for top prospects to advance their development, in a setting that MLB governs and monitors, as opposed to other offseason leagues (such as the Puerto Rican Winter League) located outside of the contiguous United States.[3]

Player eligibility has changed over time; as of 2008, each MLB organization could only provide one player below the Double-A level,[1] and before 2019 there were service-time limits for any players on the 40-man roster of an MLB team,[2] but as of 2021 all players within an MLB organization are eligible.[2] Free agents are not eligible.[2] The seven players each MLB organization provides consist of four pitchers and three position players.[2] Positional needs for each AFL team (e.g. catchers) are coordinated between player development directors of the affiliated MLB organizations via a "position draft".[2] An MLB organization can assign more than three position players; such players serve as a taxi squad for the AFL team and are limited to playing two games each week.[2]

Play generally begins after the conclusion of the World Series and runs until mid-November, although play continued into early December for the first five seasons that the league operated. Each team plays approximately 30 games; schedule length has varied somewhat during the league's history. Following the end of the league's regular season, the two division winners meet in a championship game.

Players wear uniforms of their respective MLB parent club, along with an AFL team-specific hat. The league had its own team-specific uniforms before 1998 and in 2019.[4] The manager, pitching coach, and hitting coach of each AFL team are provided by MLB organizations on a rotating basis.[2]

Each team plays home games at its own ballpark, each of which currently has a seating capacity in excess of 10,000 spectators. For the 2019 season, only four venues were used due to ballpark renovation work.[5]

The league has organized an annual all-star game since 2006.[6] Initially known as the "Rising Stars Showcase",[7] it has been branded as the "Fall Stars Game" since at least 2013. Included in the 2022 season was the Homerun derby.[8] Players for the game are selected by league staff, scouting and farm directors, and MLB.com writers.[9]

History

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The league's inaugural season was 1992, during which each team played a 54-game schedule that ended in early December.[10] The divisions and teams that season were:[11]

  • Northern division: Grand Canyon Rafters, Scottsdale Scorpions, Sun Cities Solar Sox
  • Southern division: Chandler Diamondbacks, Phoenix Saguaros, Tucson Javelinas

The league's first game was played on October 6, 1992,[12] with the Grand Canyon Rafters defeating the Scottsdale Scorpions, 6–4.[13]

Before the 1994 season, the Javelinas relocated from Tucson to Peoria, to limit travel distances to the Phoenix metropolitan area.[14] All teams have been located in greater Phoenix since then.

Since 1995, when the Diamondbacks became the Desert Dogs, no team has changed its nickname. However, each team has changed its location at least once during its history. The most recent change was by the Desert Dogs, who moved from Phoenix to Glendale in 2013.[15]

Michael Jordan during his time with the Scottsdale Scorpions

For the 1998 season, organizers rostered players onto each Arizona Fall League team from a single division in MLB:[4]

In 2007, the United States national baseball team and China national baseball team played several games against AFL teams;[16] both teams were later competitors in baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In 2019, the Mesa Solar Sox participated in the Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta in early October, facing teams of the Mexican Pacific League.[17]

In 2019, the league adopted a new logo.[18] In 2020, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]

A number of future MLB All-Stars have had stints in the Arizona Fall League; over 300, per the league's website.[3] These include David Wright (2003), Dustin Pedroia (2004), Andre Ethier (2005), Bryce Harper (2010–2011), Nolan Arenado (2011), Mike Trout (2011), Mookie Betts (2013), Aaron Judge (2014), Gleyber Torres (2016), and Ronald Acuña Jr. (2017).[20] In 1994, Michael Jordan played for Scottsdale during his time away from the NBA.[21] Similarly, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow played for Scottsdale in 2016 during his foray into professional baseball.[22]

Current teams

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Each stadium hosts one or two of its MLB affiliates, denoted in bold, during spring training.

Each listed city is in Arizona. Team affiliations reflect the 2023 season.[23]

Results by season

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Results for each team since the league's inaugural 1992 season are listed below. Teams are listed by their nicknames only, independent of location, as various team locations have changed over time. Tie games are not listed, as they are excluded from winning percentage calculations, which determine division standings. The best winning percentage for a season was by the Saguaros who went 26–10 (.722) in 2011, while the worst was by the Saguaros in 2002 with a record of 11–32 (.256).

Through 1997, teams were organized into Northern and Southern divisions. For the 1998 season, American and National divisions were designated. From 1999 to 2021, the divisions were named East and West, except for four seasons (2003–2005 and 2008) when American and National naming was again used.

As of the 2022 season, divisions have been eliminated. The top three teams in the final regular season standings qualify for the postseason. The second- and third-place teams meet in a play-in semi-final game, with the winner facing the first-place team in the championship game.

Division winners appear in bold type from 1992 to 2021; beginning with 2022, the top three teams that qualify for the postseason appear in bold type. Tie-breaking procedures (such as between the Saguaros and Javelinas in 2021 for the West division title) are unclear.

YearDesert Dogs[b]JavelinasRaftersSaguarosScorpionsSolar SoxRef.
RecordFinishRecordFinishRecordFinishRecordFinishRecordFinishRecordFinish
199220–33 (.377)3rd South25–26 (.490)2nd South26–27 (.491)2nd North33–18 (.647)1st South25–28 (.472)3rd North28–25 (.528)1st North[24]
199328–21 (.571)2nd South32–17 (.653)1st South26–22 (.542)1st North17–32 (.347)3rd South22–27 (.449)2nd North21–27 (.438)3rd North[25]
199420–30 (.400)2nd South32–19 (.627)1st North19–31 (.380)3rd South32–18 (.640)1st South26–25 (.510)2nd North22–28 (.440)3rd North[26]
199523–28 (.451)2nd South28–23 (.549)2nd North22–28 (.440)3rd South33–18 (.647)1st South16–34 (.320)3rd North30–21 (.588)1st North[27]
199626–25 (.510)2nd South25–26 (.490)2nd North22–29 (.431)3rd South27–24 (.529)1st South29–22 (.569)1st North25–26 (.490)3rd North[28]
199721–24 (.467)2nd South28–17 (.622)1st North29–16 (.644)1st South15–30 (.333)3rd South20–25 (.444)3rd North22–23 (.489)2nd North[29]
199821–22 (.488)3rd AL23–21 (.523)2nd AL26–18 (.591)1st AL19–25 (.432)3rd NL20–23 (.465)2nd NL22–22 (.500)1st NL[30]
199925–19 (.568)2nd East17–27 (.386)3rd West17–27 (.386)2nd West17–27 (.386)1st West25–19 (.568)3rd East31–13 (.705)1st East[31]
200025–16 (.610)1st East19–22 (.463)2nd West20–21 (.488)1st West19–22 (.463)3rd West25–16 (.610)2nd East14–26 (.350)3rd East[32]
200125–16 (.610)1st East21–10 (.677)2nd West26–15 (.634)1st West12–29 (.293)3rd West22–19 (.537)2nd East17–24 (.415)3rd East[33]
200225–19 (.568)2nd East26–17 (.605)1st West20–23 (.465)2nd West11–32 (.256)3rd West29–15 (.659)1st East19–24 (.442)3rd East[34]
200318–13 (.581)1st NL9–22 (.290)3rd NL13–18 (.419)2nd NL17–16 (.515)3rd AL16–15 (.516)2nd AL20–13 (.606)1st AL[35]
200421–15 (.583)1st NL16–21 (.432)2nd NL18–17 (.514)3rd NL17–17 (.500)2nd AL21–15 (.583)1st AL14–22 (.389)3rd AL[36]
200522–10 (.688)1st NL17–14 (.548)2nd NL16–16 (.500)3rd NL8–23 (.258)3rd AL17–15 (.531)1st AL15–17 (.469)2nd AL[37]
200620–11 (.645)1st East14–18 (.438)3rd West16–16 (.500)1st West15–17 (.469)2nd West15–17 (.469)3rd East15–16 (.484)2nd East[38]
200720–11 (.645)1st East17–15 (.531)2nd West19–13 (.594)1st West10–22 (.313)3rd West16–16 (.500)2nd East14–17 (.452)3rd East[39]
200818–18 (.500)1st NL16–22 (.421)2nd NL12–26 (.316)3rd NL26–12 (.684)2nd AL14–22 (.389)3rd AL26–12 (.684)1st AL[40]
200919–13 (.594)1st East18–14 (.563)1st West16–16 (.500)2nd West14–18 (.438)3rd West15–16 (.484)2nd East13–18 (.419)3rd East[41]
201011–17 (.393)3rd East20–10 (.667)1st West17–12 (.586)2nd West9–22 (.290)3rd West20–12 (.625)1st East13–17 (.433)2nd East[42]
201114–22 (.389)3rd West16–19 (.457)2nd West22–16 (.579)1st East26–10 (.722)1st West14–22 (.389)3rd East17–20 (.459)2nd East[43]
201213–15 (.464)3rd West19–13 (.594)1st West17–13 (.567)1st East17–14 (.548)2nd West15–16 (.484)2nd East10–20 (.333)3rd East[44]
201313–16 (.448)2nd West12–19 (.387)3rd West19–12 (.613)2nd East18–12 (.600)1st West10–21 (.323)3rd East19–11 (.633)1st East[45]
201414–15 (.483)3rd West15–14 (.517)1st West17–11 (.607)1st East16–15 (.516)2nd West12–20 (.375)3rd East15–14 (.517)2nd East[46]
201513–15 (.464)2nd West12–15 (.444)3rd West16–13 (.552)2nd East19–11 (.633)1st West18–12 (.600)1st East9–21 (.300)3rd East[47]
201617–15 (.531)2nd West14–15 (.483)3rd West15–15 (.500)2nd East17–14 (.548)1st West13–18 (.419)3rd East16–15 (.516)1st East[48]
201716–14 (.533)2nd West18–12 (.600)1st West13–15 (.464)2nd East13–17 (.433)3rd West12–17 (.414)3rd East16–13 (.552)1st East[49]
201812–18 (.400)2nd West21–9 (.700)1st West16–14 (.533)1st East11–19 (.367)3rd West14–15 (.483)3rd East15–14 (.517)2nd East[50]
201914–15 (.483)2nd West14–15 (.483)3rd West17–11 (.607)1st East17–12 (.586)1st West12–17 (.414)3rd East15–13 (.536)2nd East[51]
202117–13 (.567)3rd West17–12 (.586)2nd West10–20 (.333)3rd East17–12 (.586)1st West12–18 (.400)2nd East15–13 (.536)1st East[52]
202215–13 (.536)2nd14–14 (.500)3rd12–18 (.400)6th19–10 (.655)1st13–16 (.448)5th13–15 (.464)4th[53]
202312–18 (.400)6th15–14 (.517)2nd14–16 (.467)5th19–11 (.633)1st15–14 (.517)3rd14–16 (.467)4th[54]

Championship history

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From 1992 to 2021, the first-place teams from both divisions met for the league championship. Originally a best-of-three series, it was played as a single game from 2001 to 2021.

As of the 2022 season, divisions have been eliminated. The top three teams in the final regular season standings qualify for the postseason. The second- and third-place teams meet in a play-in semi-final game, with the winner facing the first-place team in the championship game.

The Peoria Javelinas have won the most championships, seven. The most consecutive championships is five, accomplished by the Phoenix Desert Dogs during 2004–2008. No championship game was held in 2020, as the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mike Scioscia was manager of the 1997 champion Peoria Javelinas.
Bob Melvin was manager of the 1999 runner-up Maryvale Saguaros.
SeasonGame dateChampionScoreRunner-UpRef.
1992December 7–9Sun Cities Solar Sox2–1 (games)Phoenix Saguaros[55][56]
1993December 3–5Tempe Rafters2–1 (games)Tucson Javelinas[57]
1994December 2–3Peoria Javelinas2–0 (games)Mesa Saguaros[58]
1995December 1–3Mesa Saguaros2–1 (games)Sun Cities Solar Sox[59]
1996December 7–8Scottsdale Scorpions2–0 (games)Mesa Saguaros[60]
1997November 21–23Peoria Javelinas2–1 (games)Grand Canyon Rafters[61]
1998November 20–21Sun Cities Solar Sox2–0 (games)Grand Canyon Rafters[62]
1999November 19–20Mesa Solar Sox2–0 (games)Maryvale Saguaros[63]
2000November 17–18Grand Canyon Rafters2–0 (games)Phoenix Desert Dogs[64]
2001November 17Phoenix Desert Dogs12–8Grand Canyon Rafters[65][66]
2002November 23Peoria Javelinas7–1Scottsdale Scorpions[67]
2003November 15Mesa Solar Sox7–2Mesa Desert Dogs[68]
2004November 20Phoenix Desert Dogs6–2Scottsdale Scorpions[69]
2005November 12Phoenix Desert Dogs9–3Surprise Scorpions[70]
2006November 18Phoenix Desert Dogs6–2Grand Canyon Rafters[71]
2007November 17Phoenix Desert Dogs7–2Surprise Rafters[72]
2008November 22Phoenix Desert Dogs10–4Mesa Solar Sox[73]
2009November 21Peoria Javelinas5–4Phoenix Desert Dogs[74][75]
2010November 20Scottsdale Scorpions3–2Peoria Javelinas[76]
2011November 19Salt River Rafters9–3Surprise Saguaros[77]
2012November 17Peoria Javelinas4–3Salt River Rafters[78]
2013November 16Surprise Saguaros2–0Mesa Solar Sox[79]
2014November 15Salt River Rafters14–7Peoria Javelinas[80]
2015November 21Scottsdale Scorpions6–4Surprise Saguaros[81]
2016November 19Mesa Solar Sox6–1Surprise Saguaros[82]
2017November 18Peoria Javelinas8–2Mesa Solar Sox[83]
2018November 17Peoria Javelinas3–2 (10)Salt River Rafters[84]
2019October 26[c]Salt River Rafters5–1Surprise Saguaros[86]
2020None (season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)[87]
2021November 20Mesa Solar Sox6–0Surprise Saguaros[88]
2022November 12Surprise Saguaros7–6Glendale Desert Dogs[89]
2023November 11Surprise Saguaros6–5Peoria Javelinas[90]

Appearances by team

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AppearancesTeamWinsLossesWin pct.Seasons
13Surprise Saguaros49.2501992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
12Salt River Rafters57.4171993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019
11Peoria Javelinas74.7001993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018,

2023

10Mesa Solar Sox64.6001992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021
9Glendale Desert Dogs63.6672000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
6Scottsdale Scorpions33.5001996, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2015

Notes:

Awards

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Most Valuable Player award

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See also: Baseball awards § Winter leagues (affiliated)

First presented in 2002 and named for Joe Black of the Brooklyn Dodgers, the award honors the 1952 National League Rookie of the Year.[91]

Eric Duncan was league MVP in 2005.
Royce Lewis was league MVP in 2019.
Joe Black MVP Award winners
YearPlayerOrganizationPositionTeamRef
2002Ken HarveyKansas City Royals1BScottsdale Scorpions[92]
2003Jason DuboisChicago CubsOFMesa Solar Sox[92]
2004Chris SheltonDetroit TigersDHGrand Canyon Rafters[92]
2005Eric DuncanNew York Yankees3BGrand Canyon Rafters[92]
2006Chip CannonToronto Blue Jays1BPhoenix Desert Dogs[92]
2007Sam FuldChicago CubsOFMesa Solar Sox[92]
2008Tommy HansonAtlanta BravesPMesa Solar Sox[92]
2009Grant DesmeOakland AthleticsOFPhoenix Desert Dogs[92]
2010Dustin AckleySeattle Mariners2BPeoria Javelinas[93]
2011Nolan ArenadoColorado Rockies3BSalt River Rafters[92]
2012Chris McGuinessTexas Rangers1BSurprise Saguaros[92]
2013Kris BryantChicago Cubs3BMesa Solar Sox[92]
2014Greg BirdNew York Yankees1BScottsdale Scorpions[94]
2015Adam EngelChicago White SoxOFGlendale Desert Dogs[92]
2016Gleyber TorresNew York YankeesSSScottsdale Scorpions[95]
2017Ronald Acuña Jr.Atlanta BravesOFPeoria Javelinas[96]
2018Keston HiuraMilwaukee Brewers2BPeoria Javelinas[92]
2019Royce LewisMinnesota TwinsSSSalt River Rafters[97]
2020None (season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)[87]
2021Nelson VelázquezChicago CubsOFMesa Solar Sox[98]
2022Heston KjerstadBaltimore OriolesOFScottsdale Scorpions[99]
2023Jakob MarseeSan Diego PadresOFPeoria Javelinas[100]

Source:[98]

Stenson Award

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See also: Baseball awards § Winter leagues (affiliated)

The Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award was created in 2004, in memory of Dernell Stenson,[101] an outfielder for the Scottsdale Scorpions (Cincinnati Reds), who was killed in a carjacking on November 5, 2003.[102] The award is voted on by the managers and coaches of the six Arizona Fall League teams.[103]

Mark Teahen won the first Stenson Award in 2004.
Tyler Stephenson won the Stenson Award in 2019.
Stenson Award winners
YearPlayerOrganizationPositionTeamRef
2004Mark TeahenKansas City Royals3BPhoenix Desert Dogs[103]
2005Andre EthierOakland AthleticsOFPhoenix Desert Dogs[103]
2006Kevin FrandsenSan Francisco GiantsIFScottsdale Scorpions[103]
2007Sam FuldChicago CubsOFMesa Solar Sox[103]
2008Jason DonaldPhiladelphia PhilliesIFMesa Solar Sox[103]
2009Russ MitchellLos Angeles Dodgers1BPeoria Javelinas[103]
2010Steve Lombardozzi Jr.Washington Nationals3BScottsdale Scorpions[103]
2011Kevin MattisonMiami MarlinsOFSurprise Saguaros[103]
2012Cole KimballWashington NationalsPSalt River Rafters[103]
2013Garin CecchiniBoston Red Sox3BSurprise Saguaros[103]
2014Patrick KivlehanSeattle Mariners3BSurprise Saguaros[104]
2015Yadiel RiveraMilwaukee BrewersIFSurprise Saguaros[105]
2016Austin NolaMiami MarlinsCMesa Solar Sox[106]
2017Eric FiliaSeattle MarinersOFPeoria Javelinas[96]
2018Cole TuckerPittsburgh PiratesSSSurprise Saguaros[107]
2019Tyler StephensonCincinnati RedsCGlendale Desert Dogs[108]
2020None (season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)[87]
2021Logan O'HoppePhiladelphia PhilliesCPeoria Javelinas[109]
2022Lawrence ButlerOakland AthleticsOF/1BMesa Solar Sox[110]
2023Michael TrautweinCincinnati RedsCSurprise Saguaros[111]

Performance-based awards

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In 2021, the league added several awards: pitcher, hitter, reliever, breakout player, and defensive player of the year.[112] Winners are listed in the below table with their position and major-league organization.

Performance-based award winners
YearPitcherHitterRelieverBreakout playerDefensive playerRef.
2021Owen White (RHP, TEX)Juan Yepez (1B, STL)
J. J. Bleday (OF, MIA)		Graham Spraker (RHP, TOR)Elijah Dunham (OF, NYY)Jackson Cluff (SS, WSN)[113]
2022Connor Thomas (LHP, STL)Zac Veen (OF, COL)Evan Reifert (RHP, TB)Edouard Julien (2B, MIN)Luis Matos (OF, SF)[112]
2023Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, TOR)James Triantos (3B, CHC)Emiliano Teodo (RHP, TEX)Oliver Dunn (2B, PHI)Ryan Bliss (2B, SEA)[114]

Hall of Fame

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See also: Baseball awards § Winter leagues (affiliated)

The Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame was created in 2001. The AFL has had over 1,200 former players reach Major League Baseball. Additionally, 18 former AFL managers or players have gone on to manage a major league club after managing in the league. To be considered by the selection committee, a player must be recognized at the major league level as a Rookie of the Year, a Most Valuable Player, an All-Star, or a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger Award winner. Through 2019, there were 46 inductees to the hall.[115]

Dusty Baker, manager, inducted 2001
Alfonso Soriano, player, inducted 2006
Jeff Nelson, umpire, inducted 2018
HOF yearInducteeArizona Fall LeagueRef.
SeasonTeamRole
2001Dusty Baker1992Scottsdale ScorpionsManager[116]
2001Nomar Garciaparra1994Scottsdale ScorpionsShortstop[116]
2001Derek Jeter1994Chandler DiamondbacksShortstop[116]
2001Mike Piazza1992Sun Cities Solar SoxCatcher[116]
2002Jason Giambi1994Peoria JavelinasFirst baseman[116]
2002Jerry Manuel1994Maryvale SaguarosManager[116]
2003Shawn Green1992Scottsdale ScorpionsOutfielder[116]
2003Todd Helton1996Peoria JavelinasFirst baseman[116]
2003Mike Scioscia1997Peoria JavelinasManager[116]
2004Garret Anderson1993Scottsdale ScorpionsOutfielder[116]
1994Tempe Rafters
2004Tony Peña2000Maryvale SaguarosManager[116]
2004Albert Pujols2000Scottsdale ScorpionsThird baseman[116]
2005Troy Percival1992Scottsdale ScorpionsPitcher[116]
2005Terry Francona1992
1994		Grand Canyon Rafters
Scottsdale Scorpions		Coach
Manager		[116]
2006Roy Halladay1998Grand Canyon RaftersPitcher[116]
2006Grady Little1992Grand Canyon RaftersManager[116]
2006Alfonso Soriano1998Grand Canyon RaftersSecond baseman[116]
2007Jermaine Dye1995Sun Cities Solar SoxOutfielder[116]
2007Derrek Lee1995–1996Sun Cities Solar SoxFirst baseman[116]
2007Ken Macha1994Tempe RaftersManager[116]
2007Torii Hunter1998Phoenix Desert DogsOutfielder[116]
2008Jimmy Rollins2000Maryvale SaguarosShortstop[116]
2008Eric Wedge1993Tucson JavelinasCatcher[116]
2009Brian Giles1994Sun Cities Solar SoxOutfielder[116]
2010Chris Carpenter1996Phoenix Desert DogsPitcher[116]
2010Michael Young2000Grand Canyon RaftersShortstop[116]
2011Ryan Howard2004Phoenix Desert DogsFirst baseman[116]
2011Paul Konerko1996Sun Cities Solar SoxFirst baseman[116]
2012Derek Lowe1993
1995		Sun Cities Solar Sox
Peoria Javelinas		Pitcher[116]
2012Mark Teixeira2002Peoria JavelinasThird baseman[116]
2012Ron Washington1992
1993		Sun Cities Solar Sox
Tucson Javelinas		Coach[116]
2013Darin Erstad1995Tempe RaftersOutfielder[116]
2013Bob Melvin1999Maryvale SaguarosManager[116]
2013Dustin Pedroia2004Scottsdale ScorpionsShortstop[116]
2014Carl Crawford2001Maryvale SaguarosOutfielder[116]
2014Matt Holliday2002–2003Mesa Solar SoxOutfielder[116]
2015Andrew McCutchen2007Phoenix Desert DogsOutfielder[117]
2015Chase Utley2002Grand Canyon RaftersThird baseman[117]
2016Adrián González2003Peoria SaguarosFirst baseman[118]
2017Max Scherzer2007
2008		Scottsdale Scorpions
Phoenix Desert Dogs		Pitcher[119]
2017Mike Trout2011Scottsdale ScorpionsOutfielder[119]
2017David Wright2003Peoria SaguarosThird baseman[119]
2018Ted Barrett1993–1995—Umpire[120]
2018Jeff Nelson1996—Umpire[120]
2018Buster Posey2009Scottsdale ScorpionsCatcher[120]
2019Steve Cobb1994–2018—AFL director[115]

All-star game results

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Through the 2021 edition, East and West have each won 7 of their 14 contests. The 2008 edition was staged as National vs. American, with the National team prevailing. No game was held in 2020, as the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only one game, the 2007 edition, has gone into extra innings.

Surprise Stadium in 2006
Entrance of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in 2011
SeasonGame dateWinnerScoreLoserVenueRef.
2006October 27East3–1WestSurprise Stadium[121]
2007October 26East3–2 (10)WestSurprise Stadium[122]
2008October 24National7–6AmericanSurprise Stadium[123]
2009November 7West8–7EastSurprise Stadium[124]
2010November 6West3–2EastSurprise Stadium[125]
2011November 5West11–2EastSurprise Stadium[126]
2012November 3East9–4WestSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[127]
2013November 2West9–2EastSurprise Stadium[128]
2014November 1East6–2WestSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[129]
2015November 7West8–3EastSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[130]
2016November 5West12–4EastSurprise Stadium[131]
2017November 4East4–2WestSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[132]
2018November 3West7–6EastSurprise Stadium[133]
2019October 12East4–2WestSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[134]
2020Not played, season canceled[135]
2021November 13East6–5WestSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[136]
2022November 6National9–3AmericanSalt River Fields at Talking Stick[137]
2023November 5American6–3NationalSloan Park[138]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Some websites, such as Baseball-Reference.com, use an abbreviation of AZFL.
  2. ^ The Desert Dogs were known as the Diamondbacks during 1992–1994.
  3. ^ The 2019 season started in mid-September and ended in late October.[85]

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