On July 13, 2010, Chipola fans will be able to watch one of their own participate in the 2010 MLB All-Star Game.

Former Chipola Indian, Jose Bautista, was selected by his fellow players to participate in this year’s All-Star game.  After leading the Major League Baseball in homeruns throughout the first two months of the season, former Chipola Indian Jose Bautista hit only four in all of June – and two came on the same night against the Yankees. 

Still, as a former utility man, his versatility is seen as an asset in the late innings for the Toronto Blue Jays.  Bautista recently reclaimed the major league home run lead with a two-run homer on Saturday.  His fire power was noticed by his fellow players as they casted their ballots for the 2010 MLB All-Star game.

Bautista, who is batting .229 with 21 homeruns and 52 RBIs, was selected to this first MLB All-Star team and will represent the Blue Jays on the American League squad. 

Bautista was a member of the Chipola Baseball squad before being drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in the 20^th round of the 2000 amateur draft.  His official signing came in May 2001, the same year the Indians captured the Panhandle Conference Championship and was the NJCAA Region VIII Runner-Up. 

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