{"id":33450,"date":"2023-06-12T22:48:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T04:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/cortez-pitcher-miles-frost-picked-for-native-american-all-star-game-on-atlanta-braves-field\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:10:08","slug":"cortez-pitcher-miles-frost-picked-for-native-american-all-star-game-on-atlanta-braves-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/cortez-pitcher-miles-frost-picked-for-native-american-all-star-game-on-atlanta-braves-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Cortez pitcher Miles Frost picked for Native American all-star game on Atlanta Braves field"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Seen sharing a laugh with Lyle Carver (7) in Greeley before to Class 3A State Tournament action against Eaton, Montezuma-Cortez's Miles Frost (23) was plenty happy about the Panthers' performance in 2023. Joel Priest\/Special to The Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Until the Colorado Rockies hit the scene three decades ago, the Atlanta Braves, believe it or not, had been Major League Baseball\u2019s highest-elevated club \u2013 playing home games at roughly 1,050 feet above sea level \u2013 for nearly, well, three decades since relocating from Milwaukee in 1966.<\/p>\n

In a week-and-a-half, Montezuma-Cortez\u2019s Miles Frost will get to show folks in Cobb County, Georgia, how things are done at 6,100-plus.<\/p>\n

With the National League\u2019s East Division leaders scheduled to be on the road June 23-25 for a three-game set at Cincinnati, the senior pitcher\/first baseman and 49 other selected standouts will take over Truist Park those same calendar days to participate in the second annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I first got told, I was pretty excited,\u201d Frost said via phone Monday morning. \u201cIt\u2019s just a big accomplishment, and I\u2019m glad I get to represent my culture and my town, you know?\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a MLB news release, the gathering highlights Native American high school baseball players who aspire to play the game at the next level, with both college and pro scouts slated to attend and watch the honored athletes go through a prostyle workout on the 24th, then compete on the 25th in an actual game \u2013 with 25 players, including at least 10 pitchers and two catchers, per team \u2013 on big-league ground.<\/p>\n

The Saturday skills session will be conducted by the Marquis Grissom Baseball Association and will focus on defensive work, fielding, throwing, and catcher pop times. Four to six players will be selected during that day\u2019s batting practice to participate in a slugfest later that afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Miles Frost pitches in a contest against Pagosa Springs. (Courtesy Jerry Cohoe)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Miles Frost of Montezuma-Cortez swings away against Alamosa on May 11. (Courtesy Jerry Cahoe)<\/span>Courtesy Jerry Cohoe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Recognized for striking hitters out during M-CHS\u2019 outstanding 2023 campaign, which saw the Panthers finish 22-6 overall after reaching the CHSAA Class 3A State Tournament\u2019s \u2018Great Eight\u2019 phase, Frost admitted the chance to drill dingers at the modern-day version of the Hank Aaron-famed \u201cLaunching Pad\u201d definitely has highlight-reel appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cKind of really looking forward to the offensive side this time,\u201d he said. \u201cI know they\u2019re having a home run derby while I\u2019m there; that\u2019d be pretty fun to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut second,\u201d he continued, his voice shifting in sound to the serious, \u201cit\u2019ll be good to get instruction and work out stuff with MLB players, people that know about \u2026 that level. It\u2019s just really exciting and I\u2019m glad I get to go \u2026 on this trip.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former MLB players Grissom, Marvin Freeman, Johnny Estrada and Lou Collier will coach at the event. Freeman\u2019s 2.80 earned-run average during the strike-shortened 1994 season was third-best in the National League, ranked fourth overall (Atlanta ace Greg Maddux led with a career-best 1.56) and still stands as the Rockies\u2019 record, albeit not for a full 162-game campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s coming up pretty quick,\u201d said Frost, whose heritage is Southern Ute and Navajo, \u201cand what I\u2019ve just been doing is \u2026 a lot of fielding, hitting, and just working out by myself \u2013 keeping in shape to be ready to go there and show out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The inaugural Showcase, hosted by the Braves in partnership with the 7G Foundation, occurred last July with more than 35 tribal affiliations venturing from 13 states as well as Canada. Three players were selected from New Mexico \u2013 Albuquerque West Mesa\u2019s Elijah Juanico, Santa Fe\u2019s Gabriel Lomayestewa and Santa Fe Indian\u2019s Kyle Suina. Four were selected from from Arizona \u2013 Winslow\u2019s Touron Dick, Gilbert Highland\u2019s Caden Royer, Queen Creek Benjamin Franklin\u2019s Dante Turgeon, and Zylen Silas-Antone, who actually attended Sherman Indian in Riverside, California,<\/p>\n

None, however, hailed from the immediate Four Corners region, giving Frost a unique add to his diamond r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t know that,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m glad to represent the Panthers team, represent myself \u2026 and just play ball! I\u2019ve definitely talked to my coaches and \u2026 players on my team, and everyone\u2019s excited for me; they\u2019ve all showed love and support and I really appreciate them all.\u201d<\/p>\n

To help lessen costs needed for Frost to travel, a Navajo Taco fundraiser will be held Friday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10 per, and advance orders should be made by either calling or texting Tara at 970-739-5015. Pickup on the 16th will be at 427 S. Park Drive, and in-town delivery will even be available for orders of two or more tacos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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