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Grizzlies Sign Three Local Players |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of 3 locals; Zac Kennedy, Brian Greene, and Chris Henderson. |
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Grizzlies Players Receive Honors Collazo, Koeneman Named Players of the Year |
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GASTONIA, N.C.- Oklahoma Baptist University first baseman Josh Collazo was named Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year Saturday. |
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| Diamond World "Dig for the Diamond" Highlights 2008 Promotions for Grizzlies |
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GASTONIA, N.C.- Gastonia Grizzlies General Manager Jesse Cole announced the team’s 2008 Promotional Schedule today. The Schedule is highlighted by Diamond World’s “Dig for the Diamond”, as well as two fireworks displays, eight giveaway nights and the first ever “Grizzly Grandma Beauty Pageant". |
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Collazo Breaks Home Run and RBI Record |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies first baseman, Josh Collazo broke the home run and RBI record at Oklahoma Baptist University this week. Collazo smashed his 19th and 20th home runs and knocked in his 88th RBI to grab sole possession of the single season records. |
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Koeneman Named Player of the Week |
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Morristown, TN - Freshman 1st baseman Kyle Koeneman (Seymour, TN) has been named TJCCAA Player of the Week for his performance against Columbia State this past weekend. |
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ULM Closer Derek Ward Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List |
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STARKVILLE, Miss.—ULM junior closer Derek Ward has been named to the 2008 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Watch List. The award is given to the top relief pitcher in Division I college baseball. |
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Grizzlies Sign Three From North Central Texas All-Americal Herron To Attend Oklahoma |
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Mark Cohoon, Kaleb Herron and Bryant Lopez from North Central Texas junior college. |
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Grizzlies Announce Reading Program |
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzles are pleased to announce the 2008 Home Run Reading Challenge presented by Gastonia Pediatric Associates. |
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Grizzlies Announce New Mascot |
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of new mascot Chizzle to a 5-year contract. Chizzle, a 6’5” 250 pound grizzly bear mascot comes to Gastonia after working as a model and professional weight lifter in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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All-Time Home Run King Signs With Grizzlies |
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GASTONIA, N.C. 4/1/08 The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Major League Home Run King Barry Bonds to a 1-year contract. Bonds comes to Gastonia after breaking Hank Aaron’s all time home run record last season with the San Francisco Giants. |
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Grizzlies Sign Two Players Drafted in 2007 |
Sam Freeman |
GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Sam Freeman from the University of Kansas and Johnny Hellweg from the Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Freeman was selected in the 24th round of the 2007 Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals but elected to attend the University of Kansas. Hellweg was selected in the 46th round by the Florida Marlins out of St. Dominic high school in St. Charles, Missouri. |
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Sims Park getting state-of-the-art scoreboard...for free |
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GASTONIA - Since the Gastonia Grizzlies' first season in 2002, workers have clumsily tried to update the manual scoreboard like a gas station employee changes the displayed price of a gallon of unleaded. |
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Grizzlies Fire Mascot |
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the firing of six-year mascot Striker for numerous reasons including excessive hibernation and failure to have a presence in the community. |
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Grizzlies Sign Shortstop from South Carolina |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Scott Wingo, a 5-10 shortstop/second basemen from the University of South Carolina. |
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Grizzlies Sign Two From Georgia Southern |
Griffin Benedict
Drew Murray |
GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of juniors Drew Murray and Griffin Benedict from Georgia Southern University. Murray, a 6-5, 220 pound pitcher hails from LaGrange, GA. As a sophomore Murray led the team in wins and strikeouts and finished second on the team with 12 starts. Murray features a fastball that touches the low 90’s and a power breaking ball. In 2008 Murray is expected to be the ace of the pitching staff. |
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Grizzlies Sign Two From Walters State |
Chad Hunter
Kyle Koeneman |
GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of freshman Chad Hunter and Kyle Koeneman from Walters State Community College. Hunter, a 6-0, 205 pound outfielder hails from Bell Buckle, Tennessee. As a junior in high school, Hunter set a school record by hitting 14 home runs. Hunter was also named All-State and Mid-State Player of the Year. |
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Grizzlies Sign Arizona Diamondbacks Draft Pick |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of sophomore catcher Joey Stevens from Pensacola Junior College. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the 6-foot-4 catcher in the 32nd round of the 2007 draft. |
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| Grizzlies Sign Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of 6’2’’ RHP Brent Davis from St. Edwards University in Texas. |
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| Grizzlies Sign Third Baseman Drafted By Kansas City Royals |
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Grizzlies announced today the signing of Chester Wilson, a junior from Southern Utah University. Wilson a 5’11, 205 lb third baseman is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. |
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| Grizzlies Announce 2008 Schedule | |
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies announced today the release of their schedule for the 2008 season. The Grizzlies will open their seventh season at home on Wednesday, May 28th vs. the Martinsville Mustangs at Sims Legion Park. |
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| Grizzlies Sign Centerfielder |
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| GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Deric Manrique, a 5-10 outfielder from the University of Northern Iowa. Manrique was recently named to the pre-season 2008 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List. More>> |
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| Grizzlies Sign First Baseman |
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| GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Josh Collazo, a first baseman from Oklahoma Baptist University. More>> |
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| Grizzlies Early Bird Ticket Special | |
| GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the beginning of their Early Bird Season Ticket Special. From now until January 1st fans will have the opportunity to buy season tickets for only $75. More >> | |
| Opening Day May, 28 vs. Martinsville |
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