2012 Rising Stars Game

The 2012 Rising Stars Game was the seventh Arizona Fall League All-Star Game. It pitted the East Division against the West Division. It was played on November 3 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Results

The East beat the West 9 to 4. Michael Tonkin absorbed most of the damage for the West, allowing five runs (four earned) in the sixth inning without getting a single batter out. As a whole, West pitchers surrendered 12 hits. For the East, Brian Goodwin hit a home run in the first inning. The West's best offensive performer was Rymer Liriano, who went 3 for 4 with two doubles, a run scored and a RBI.

Rosters

East Division

• Pitchers: Chase Anderson, Aaron Barrett, Mike Belfiore, Victor Black, Jarred Cosart, Trey Haley, Heath Hembree, Mark Montgomery, Santos Rodriguez, Coty Woods, Tony Zych
• Catchers: Alex Monsalve, Austin Romine
• Infielders: David Adams, Kaleb Cowart, Ricky Oropesa, Chris Owings, Anthony Rendon, Jonathan Schoop, Jonathan Singleton
• Outfielders: Gary Brown, Nick Castellanos, Brian Goodwin, Joc Pederson, George Springer
• Utility players: Corey Dickerson
• Manager: Matt Williams
• Notes: Shawn Armstrong, Javier Baez, Matt Davidson and Sam Dyson were selected to the team, but could not participate.

West Division

• Pitchers: Michael Brady, Grant Dayton, Kyle Gibson, Johnny Hellweg, Chase Huchingson, Curtis Partch, James Paxton, Kevin Quackenbush, C.J. Riefenhauser, James Simmons, Michael Tonkin
• Catchers: Tommy Joseph, Mike Zunino
• Infielders: Nick Ahmed, Cody Asche, Nick Franklin, Hak-Ju Lee, Chris McGuiness, Hunter Morris. Kolten Wong
• Outfielders: Bryce Brentz, Brian Fletcher, Billy Hamilton, Rymer Liriano, Christian Yelich
• Utility players: Michael Almanzar
• Manager: Dusty Wathan
• Notes: Sam Freeman was selected to the team, but could not participate.