Four New Jersey Jackals players have earned Frontier League All-Star honors after standout first halves of the season.
On Saturday, July 5, the Frontier League announced the rosters for the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game, with the Jackals sending four representatives to this year’s Midsummer Classic at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, Kentucky.
The annual event, now in its 33rd year, will feature 24 players from both the Atlantic Conference and Midwest Conference. It also marks the first time the Florence Y’alls have hosted the Frontier League All-Star Game, seating approximately 4,500 fans.
Representing the Jackals will be:
- Third baseman Felix Stevens
- Catcher Gustavo Sosa
- Outfielder Isaac Bellony
- Pitcher Connor Maryniak
Felix Stevens
Stevens has been one of the Frontier League’s most productive hitters throughout the season and will start at third base for the Atlantic Conference.
Entering the All-Star break, he is batting .382, the second-highest average in the league, while ranking tied for third with 13 home runs.
Stevens has also driven in 36 runs while collecting 55 hits, tied for the team lead, along with a team-leading 15 doubles and 112 total bases.
Connor Maryniak
Maryniak earned his selection as a pitcher despite serving as the Jackals’ everyday shortstop.
On the mound, he has emerged as one of the club’s most reliable arms, posting a 3-0 record with a team-best 2.05 ERA across 26 1/3 innings.
He has recorded 34 strikeouts while issuing just five walks, adding two saves and a 1.18 WHIP. At the plate, Maryniak has contributed six home runs, 26 RBIs and a .771 OPS.
Isaac Bellony
Bellony was selected as one of the Atlantic Conference’s outfielders after another productive campaign.
The only returning Jackal to earn an All-Star selection, Bellony is batting .305 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs. He has totaled 46 hits, 78 total bases and owns a .517 slugging percentage with a .904 OPS.
His six stolen bases also lead the Jackals.
Gustavo Sosa
Behind the plate, Sosa has put together one of the best offensive seasons among Frontier League catchers.
He enters the All-Star break batting .357 with 10 home runs and 31 RBIs while tying for the team lead with 55 hits. Sosa also leads the club with a .649 slugging percentage and a 1.110 OPS.
Sosa is a versatile player that has played catcher, first base and in the outfield, the swiss army knife has been one of the most consistent players the club has seen.
The Festivities in Kentucky
The festivities in Florence begin July 13 and continue through July 15, bringing together players from all 18 Frontier League clubs across the United States and Canada.
The celebration includes the Frontier League Home Run Derby on July 14, featuring many of the league’s top sluggers competing for the title. Fans attending the event will also enjoy mascot appearances, wrestling entertainment and a postgame fireworks show as part of the Florence Y’alls’ popular “$2 Tuesday” promotion.
The week concludes July 15 with the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game. In addition to the league’s top players taking the field, fans will have opportunities for autograph sessions, fireworks, a drone show and other family-friendly entertainment. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will also receive a Thomas More Stadium replica giveaway.
The four Jackals selections are tied for one of the club’s largest All-Star contingents in recent seasons and reflect the team’s strong first-half performance as they continue their push toward the Frontier League postseason.
The Jackals are 25-24 after defeating the Down East Bird Dawgs 8-2, 4.5 games behind the New York Boulders for the Atlantic East Divison crown.
