Shellhorn, Theunissen named Postseason All-Stars

Rusty Shellhorn (left) and Nate Theunissen made the list of 2011 Northwoods League Postseason All-Stars Saturday.

By Matt Schneider, PR Intern

MADISON, WI - August 14, 2011. The Northwoods League released its annual list of Postseason All-Stars Saturday, and two Mallards were named to the list. Pitcher Rusty Shellhorn (Texas Tech) and infielder/designated hitter Nate Theunissen (Central Michigan) were both tabbed with the postseason honor after stellar seasons.

Shellhorn was recognized as a postseason All-Star for the second time in as many years with the Mallards and was the only player on the list to be named to his second postseason All-Star roster. He went 5-2 this season with a 2.30 earned run average in 14 appearances.

Theunissen made the list after appearing in 48 games with the Mallards this season. Overall, he hit .325 in 169 at-bats and tied a Madison single-season record by hitting nine home runs. Theunissen also had 31 RBI on the season.

Both Shellhorn and Theunissen were named to the mid-season All-Star team, and Theunissen competed in the home run derby. Shellhorn pitched an inning in the game held at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, and Theunissen played the entire game at first base and hit a home run.

The Northwoods League also announced that Shaun Cooper of the Mankato MoonDogs will take home league MVP honors after setting a new NWL record with 20 home runs. He is hitting .336 with 61 RBI as well.

Blake Schwartz, also from Mankato, took home the "Pitcher of the Year" award after a 6-1 season with a 1.71 earned run average. Battle Creek's Done Scott won "Manager of the Year," and assistant coach Jason Ramos of Mankato won "Coach of the Year." Green Bay, which clinched its first playoff appearance since 2007, led the league with four postseason All-Star selections.

The entire list of Postseason All-Stars can be viewed by clicking  here.

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The Madison Mallards are members of the 16-team Northwoods League. The 2011 season will conclude Sunday, August 14 with a 4:05 p.m. game with the Battle Creek Bombers.