Miguel Sano signs autographs at the Midwest League All-Star Game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Tuesday. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
Kane County's Lane Adams signs autographs at the Midwest League All-Star Game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Tuesday. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
Wayne Messmer waves to the crowd after singing the national anthem at the Midwest League All-Star Game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on June 19. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
Pail Hoilman throws back a card after signing it at the Midwest League All-Star Game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on June 19. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
Cody Anderson tosses soft balls to the crowd at the Midwest League All-Star Game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Tuesday. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
GENEVA – Anthony Abbamonte shrugged his shoulders a bit and slightly twisted his neck around. As he turned to face the catcher, the nickname “Abbo” across the back of his uniform top was clearly visible. Without much of a windup at all – this kid, …