Pomona American Little League opening ceremonies Saturday

Opening ceremonies for Pomona American Little League will take place at 8 a.m Saturday at Washington Park, 865 E. Grand Ave.

As part of the ceremonies five former Little League players who went on to be signed by major league teams will be recognized.

Most of the players will be at spring training and will be represented by family members.

Those who will be recognized will be Daniel Cortes a 2005 seventh round pick of the Chicago White Sox; Justin Jacobs a 2006 12th round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Jessie Mier a 2007 12th round pick of the Houston Astros; and Vincent Velasquez, a 2010 second round pick of the Houston Astros