LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Coastal Plain League All-Star Show is returning to the Lexington County Baseball Stadium.
For the third time in franchise history, the Lexington County Blowfish will host the summer event featuring the best players in the CPL. The Blowfish previously hosted the All-Star Show in 2007 and 2018.
The two-day event will kick off Tuesday, July 18 with an All-Star Fan Fest, a skills competition and a home run derby. The CPL All-Star game will be played Wednesday, July 19.
We are excited about our All-Star event returning to Lexington County,” CPL Commissioner Justin Sellers said in a statement.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for fans across our footprint to watch some of the best players in the country before they head to the professional ranks. The Blowfish staff has always put on a warm welcome for our players and fans and we’re looking forward to experiencing all the fun they have in store for the 2023 event.”
The CPL All-Star Fan Fest will provide fans an opportunity to meet the players. The skills competition on the field will include bunting and pitching competitions before the home run derby.
The 2023 season will mark the 18th season of Blowfish baseball. The team is entering year nine in Lexington County after its first nine years were played at Columbia's historic Capital City Stadium.