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By Mark H. Stowers – Royal Oak Leprechauns Public & Media Relations Director\/Public Address Announcer<\/p>\n

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All Star Jake Jekielek<\/em><\/p>\n

Royal Oak, MI, July 12, 2024 \u2013 Three Royal Oak Leprechauns have been selected as 2024 Northwoods League All Stars. The trio of Leprechauns will compete in the NWL All Star Game held on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:05 p.m. (CST) at ISG Field in Mankato, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The three Royal Oak Leprechauns, Parker Picot<\/a>, a freshman outfielder currently in the portal, pitchers Jake Jekielek<\/a>, a senior from Northwood University and Alejandro Espinoza<\/a> from Central Michigan University where he is a junior. The Leprechauns are in their inaugural season with the Northwoods League.<\/p>\n

Picot, hitting .282 including 40 hits (five doubles, three triples and five home runs) has 32 RBIs and 17 walks in his first season in the NWL. His dad gave him with the good news.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dad texted me,\u201d Picot explained. \u201cIt was pretty cool (making All Star). That\u2019s what my goal was for the season and it felt good to hear those words.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jekielek, a reliever, is in his second season in the NWL having played with Battle Creek last season. He\u2019s been on fire on the mound appearing in 12 games garnering two wins, one loss and six saves over 22.2 innings pitched. He\u2019s given up only 10 hits and four runs (two earned runs) while collecting 29 strikeouts, eight walks to post a .079 ERA.<\/p>\n

\u201cI found out by my teammates this morning then by text message from the league,\u201d Jekielek said. \u201cIt feels great since I knew I was having a great summer and honored to receive the selection.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Espinoza has been consistent and impressive in his stints on the mound. Appearing in eight games with four starts, the junior is 2-1 pitching 38 innings giving up 40 hits, 16 runs (14 earned) 12 walks and 38 strikeouts. With a 3.32 ERA, he has faced 163 batters and has a WHIP of 1.37.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI found out because my teammate Nolan Coil sent me a text congratulating me,\u201d Espinoza explained. \u201cBeing a temporary contract guy at the start, it feels awesome to know that I was able to compete very well in this league and leave a mark.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Each player will represent the Great Lakes Division and will take on All Stars from the Great Plains Division.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve loved my time with the Northwoods and the Leprechauns made this the most fun time I\u2019ve had playing baseball. The Northwoods is a great league that really simulates what it would be like to play professionally,\u201d Espinoza said. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Field Manager Corey Thompson and his coaching staff from the Wausau Woodchucks will be in the dugout for the Great Lakes. The First-Half Great Lakes West Division Champion Woodchucks have a 33-9 overall record and are 7-1 in the second half. Willmar Field Manager Freddie Smith and his staff will manage the Great Plains All-Stars. The First-Half Great Plains West Division Champion Stingers are 29-15 overall.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s All-Stars were chosen in a vote by the 26 member teams of the Northwoods League. Ballots were cast by each team\u2019s field staff and media contacts.<\/p>\n

For more on the NWL, check out northwoodsleague.com. The complete 2024 NWL All-Star Rosters.<\/a><\/p>\n

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