Hensey chosen as an Atlantic Conference starter
The Sussex County Miners are proud to announce that ace Rob Hensey has been selected as a 2026 Frontier League All-Star, earning the honor for the second consecutive season. Hensey was also named an All-Star in 2025 following a dominant season that etched his name throughout the Miners’ record book.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound left-hander joined Sussex County in 2025 and quickly established himself as one of its most accomplished pitchers. Hensey owns a 12-10 career record with the Miners and has recorded 183 strikeouts against just 37 walks over 171.1 innings pitched. He currently ranks fifth in franchise history in both innings pitched and strikeouts and has his sights set on John Baker’s single-season franchise record of 122 strikeouts.
Hensey has continued his impressive run in 2026. The Miners are 6-4 in games he has started this season, while his 67 strikeouts rank second in the Frontier League. He has a 5-4 record with a 3.77 ERA heading into the All-Star break.
The 26-year-old was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth round of the 2022 MLB June Amateur Draft following a decorated career at Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ). He was born in Yonkers, NY, and grew up in Goshen, NY, where he shined at Goshen High School.
Hensey will look to make his mark on the league’s biggest stage at the 2026 “Y’all-Star Game” on Wednesday, July 15. The 33rd annual event will take place at Thomas More Stadium, home of the Florence Y’alls, in Florence, Kentucky. Fans can purchase tickets here or watch the game live on HomeTeam Network.
View the complete 2026 All-Star Game roster here.
2026 All-Star Game
Festivities for the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Week begin at Thomas More Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, with Mascot Mania, featuring some of the Greater Cincinnati area’s favorite mascots for interactive entertainment, photo opportunities, and on-field fun. The 2026 Frontier League Home Run Derby will follow, with the league’s top power hitters competing for the prestigious title.
The celebration continues on Wednesday, July 15, with the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game presented by MeetNKY. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the league’s top stars battle for division supremacy.
Please click here for more information and here for tickets.
Above: Two-time Frontier League All-Star Rob Hensey (photo by Phil Hoops).