The Coastal Plain League announced today the roster for the 2009 American CPL All-Star Team. The Coastal Plain League’s 11th annual All-Star Game will be played at Buck Hardee Field in Wilmington, N.C. on Tuesday, July 21st.  The American Team features players from 12 CPL clubs (Asheboro, Columbia, Edenton, Fayetteville, Florence, Forest City, Gastonia, Outer Banks, Peninsula, Thomasville, Wilmington, and Wilson), with the players being selected by head coaches and media representatives from all clubs. The American roster is comprised of 27 players, highlighted by seven Player of the Week selections: first basemen Konstantine Diamaduros (Week 3), outfielders Adam Eggemeyer (Week 2), Chris Epps (Week 5), Craige Lyerly (Week 4) and Brendan Rowland (Week 3), as well as pitchers Spencer Patton (Week 1) and Matt McGovern (Week 5). 
 
Furthermore, Asheboro’s Neal Pritchard was also selected as an All-Star for the American team, but will not be able to attend due to injury and has been replaced on the roster.

The two players representing the Florence Red Wolves are Herman Petzold from Notre Dame and Barrett Kleinknecht from Francis Marion University.  Barrett Kleinknecht is the reigning Home Run Derby champion from last year's home run derby.