Aug. 18, 2008

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Adam Amar has quickly found success in life in affiliated baseball. A member of the Auburn Doubledays of the New York-Penn League, the former Memphis Tiger first baseman will highlight a cast of six Doubleday players to be named to the 2008 NYPL American League All Star Team. Amar was named a DH for the contest to be played at 7:15 p.m. EST on August 19.

"With all of the great players in this league, it is an honor for me to be named to the All-Star team and get the opportunity to hit in the Home Run Derby," Amar said. "All my work in the off-season and spring training is paying off."

Amar leads Auburn with nine home runs and will represent his team in the League's Home Run Derby, scheduled for 6 p.m. prior to the All-Star Game.

In addition to leading the Doubledays in homers, Amar tops the team in hitting (.337), total bases (107), hits (65), RBI (36) and doubles (15). He ranks among the top five players in the NYPL in homers, hitting, total bases, hits and doubles.

For more on Amar, log onto www.auburndoubledays.com.