51s manager Wally Backman named skipper for Triple-A All-Star Game

Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during their Triple-A minor league baseball game against the Nashville Sounds at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Tuesday, May 24, 2016. (Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman (6) looks out at the field during their game against the Sacramento River Cats at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Thursday, April 14, 2016. (Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @DanJClarkPhoto

Manager Wally Backman looks out over the field during media day for the Las Vegas 51s at Cashman Field in Las Vegas on April 5, 2016. (Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @DanJClarkPhoto

Manager Wally Backman talks with reporters during media day for the Las Vegas 51s at Cashman Field in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The event was held ahead of opening Thursday's season opener against the Fresno Grizzlies. (Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @DanJClarkPhoto

Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change in the top of the ninth inning at a baseball game against the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Friday, July 10, 2015. The 51s won, 8-4. (Donavon Lockett/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas 51s left-fielder Alex Castellanos (4) walks past manager Wally Backman in the dugout during a baseball game against the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Friday, July 10, 2015. (Donavon Lockett/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman is seen in the dugout prior to the start of their Triple-A minor league baseball game against the Reno Aces at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Friday May 01, 2015. Backman is rumored for the managerial opening for Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins.(Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review Journal)

Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman is seen before the start of their gama against the Oklahoma City Dodgers during their Triple-A minor league baseball game at Cashman Field in Las Vegas Thursday May 21, 2015. Las Vegas defeated Oklahoma City 11-6. (Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review Journal)

Wally Backman is the manager of the Las Vegas 51s. The team is in the Pacific Coast League Conference Championship. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

Las Vegas 51s designated hitter Dilson Herera high-fives manager Wally Backman before the start of their game against the Fresno Grizzlies at Cashman Field on Thursday, April 7, 2016. (Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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51s manager Wally Backman was named manager of the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

The Triple-A All-Star Game pits the PCL against the International League, which will be directed by Chris Tremie, the manager of the Columbus Clippers.

Backman won the 2014 PCL Manager of the Year award, and this is his first time managing the All-Star Game. Backman is in his 11th season managing in the minor leagues and fifth in Triple-A. Backman becomes the third Las Vegas manager to manage the All-Star Game, after Jerry Royster in 1998 and Marty Brown in 2012.

Backman will be joined on the coaching staff by Memphis Redbirds manager Mike Shildt and El Paso pitching coach Bronswell Patrick.

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