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Tolleson, Van Slyke honored at Dodger Stadium

With reliever Shawn Tolleson and first baseman Scott Van Slyke named the Dodgers Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year on Thursday, both were honored in a ceremony prior to Friday's contest against the Pirates.

Quinn Roberts | Los Angeles Dodgers | Published: 09/17/2011 07:27

They toured Dodger Stadium and met players and coaches.

"It is so much fun," Van Slyke said. "You get to see a side of Dodger Stadium that you don't usually get to see."

The right-handed-hitting Van Slyke won the Double-A Southern League batting title with a .348 average in 130 games with Chattanooga, and was the MVP of the Southern League Midseason All-Star Game. A 2005 14th-round pick, Van Slyke is the son of former Major Leaguer Andy Van Slyke.

The right-handed Tolleson went a combined 7-2 with 25 saves and a 1.17 ERA in 57 relief appearances with Single-A Great Lakes, Class A Rancho Cucamonga and Double-A Chattanooga.

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