The Eau Claire Express will have one representative heading to Mankato for the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star game, as outfielder Brigs Richartz (St. Thomas) was selected to represent the team.
Richartz was the obvious candidate for Eau Claire, as he has put up ridiculous offenive numbers, while leading the Express in an abundance of statistical categories through the first half of the season. The Menomonie native is currently tied first on the team for the most runs (43), and leads the Trains offense in hits (49), doubles (14), RBI (32), and home runs (7). Richartz has also slashed for a .318 batting average, .406 on base percentage, .545 slugging percentage, and a .951 on-base plus slugging.
Live coverage of the game will be on July 23rd, and can be streamed the NWL+ app and the Northwoods League website. First pitch is set for 7:05pm CT at ISG Field.
The Eau Claire Express are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Express as your favorite team.
