NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Elon rising sophomore infielder Nick Zammarelli has been selected to participate in the 2014 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, as announced by the league office. Zammarelli, who is playing for the Newport Gulls this summer, will be the reserve third baseman on the South Division squad.

Each All-Star Team is comprised of nine slots for pitchers (starting pitcher, seven relievers, closer); a starter and two substitute catchers; a starter and substitute for the four remaining infield positions; a starter and substitute designated hitter; three starting outfielders and three reserve outfielders; and one coach's selection by each manager for a total of 29 players per squad.

In 24 games this summer, Zammarelli is hitting .330 with 10 runs scored, two homers and 19 RBI. His six doubles are tied for the team lead. His performance has helped the Gulls to a 16-10 overall record and a second-place standing in the Southern Division.

The 21st NECBL All-Star Game will be held Sunday, July 20, at MacKenzie Stadium, the home of the Valley Blue Sox, in Holyoke, Mass. Gates open at 12 p.m., and the afternoon begins with the league's annual All-Star Game Skills Competition. First, the league's top outfield arms will test their cannons in the Outfield Throwing Accuracy Contest, followed by the 60-Yard Dash.

Just after 2 p.m., the league's top sluggers will tee off against the spacious dimensions of MacKenzie Stadium in the annual Home Run Derby before the skills competitions conclude with an awards ceremony at approximately 3:15 p.m. First pitch of the main event is schedule for approximately 5:05 p.m.