MLB All-Star celebrity softball game 2019: Roster boasts famous names, former athletes, J.R. Smith

Dan Bernstein

MLB All-Star celebrity softball game 2019: Roster boasts famous names, former athletes, J.R. Smith image

The 2019 MLB All-Star celebrity softball game will carry a distinct Cleveland flavor, showing off an array of well-know actors and musicians from the area as well as beloved local athletes.

Jamie Foxx, Jim Thome and J.R. Smith are among the most famous people who will be present at Progressive Field. The MVP of last year's celebrity game, WWE wrestler Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, is back to defend his award.

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While the contest will take place Sunday, July 7, it won't be televised until the following night.

Here's a full look at who made the rosters — and who we wish had participated.

MLB All-Star rosters | Futures Game roster | Celebrity softball game roster

Who's on the 2019 celebrity softball game roster?

Celebrities

NameFrom where?
Stephanie BeatrizActress ("Brooklyn 99")
Drew CareyTV host
Priah FergusonActress ("Stranger Things")
Max GreenfieldActor ("New Girl")
Jamie FoxxActor/musician/comedian
Machine Gun KellyRapper
Allie LaForceSports broadcaster
Jerry LorenzoFashion designer
Anthony MackieActor ("Hurt Locker," Marvel franchise)
Dr. OzTV host
Dascha PolancoActress ("Orange is the New Black")
QuincyActor ("Star")
Scott RogowskyHost of DAZN's "ChangeUp"
Colton UnderwoodTV persona ("The Bachelor")
Daddy YankeeMusician

Former MLB players

NameMLB HRsSBsKs
Jim Thome612192548
Ryan Howard382121843
Mike Napoli267391468
Travis Hafner21311976
Kenny Lofton1306221016
Carlos Baerga13459580

Non-baseball athletes

NameFrom where?
Jennie FinchU.S. softball
Travis KelceNFL (Chiefs)
Stipe MiocicMMA fighter
Mike "The Miz" MizaninWWE
Joe ThomasNFL (Browns)

Class of his own

Name
J.R. Smith

Who's NOT on the 2019 celebrity softball game roster?

These are people with Cleveland ties — sports or otherwise — who would have been fun to see on the field.

Cleveland athletes

NameCleveland teamSuperpower
Roberto AlomarIndiansGlove of gold
Albert BelleIndiansMammoth home runs
LeBron JamesCavaliersMight be Superman

Cleveland natives

NameOccupation
Halle BerryActress
Kid CudiMusician
Steve HarveyTV personality

When is the MLB All-Star celebrity softball game, and what TV channel is it on?

The contest will begin at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, July 7, but won't be broadcast nationally until Monday, July 8, on ESPN. The TV airing will begin immediately following the Home Run Derby.

Dan Bernstein