All-Star Moose: Sanford Sends 10 Players to 2026 NECBL All-Star Game
First baseman Steven Kraus and outfielder Jack Tate get starting nods, as the Mainers shatter franchise-record for all-star selections
Written By Cole Purvis
Director of Broadcasting and Media
Historic Goodall Park is the site of the 2026 NECBL All-Star Game, which will feature 10 players that call it their home ballpark. Sanford's laundry list of selections to the North Division squad leads the league and is the most the Mainers have ever sent to the game in their history.
First baseman Steven Kraus is one of Sanford's two starters. The Binghamton product is hitting .247 with 10 RBI in 27 games. Outfielder Jack Tate also earned the start. The St. John's slugger is hitting .276 with a .483 slugging percentage. Tate has been one of Sanford's hottest bats over the past 10 days, where he's 9-for-22 with eight RBI and four extra base hits.
The following players were selected for a reserve spot: Matt Mahoney (Northeastern, relief pitcher), Albert De La Rosa (Maine, shortstop), Nater Wachter (Connecticut, outfield), Sam Young (Richmond, closing pitcher), Andrew Middleton (Maryland, relief pitcher), Dom Tozzi (Coastal Carolina, catcher), Jake Harring (Salve Regina, second base), and Brian Connolly (Rhode Island, designated hitter).
The festivities begin Sunday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. for the Home Run Derby, which is streaming on NECBL+, followed by the All-Star Game at 5:00 p.m. on ESPN+.