Blankenhorn Blasts his way to Derby Title

By Eddie Michels on June 17, 2018

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Ft. Myers Miracle infielder Travis Blankenhorn (R) accepts the bat and trophy from Florida State League President Ken Carson (C) for winning the 2018 Home Run Derby. On the right is Tampa Tarpons GM Matt Gess whose team will be hosting the FSL All Star game on Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

Travis Blankenhorn (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

(EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO) Former Toronto Blue Jays number 1 pick in 2012 June Draft Mitch Nay made the 2018 Florida State League All Star game as a member of the Daytona Tortuga’s. Nay, grandson of former major leaguer Lou Klimchock was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds as a rule 5 pick during the off season.