The Savannah Bananas will host the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League‘s 2019 All-Star Showdown, with the event set to take place at Grayson Stadium July 7-8. It will be the league’s 21st annual All-Star event. (more…)
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Savannah Bananas Visit; Best Rain Out Ever!
The words “rained out” bring to mind a nearly empty grandstand, soggy employees pulling on the tarp, and players heading for the locker room. But not for the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Coastal Plain League Team, Ballpark Pitched for Mint Hill
Pending voter approval of a bond issue that includes funds for a new ballpark, Mint Hill, NC could field a summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team starting in 2020. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Average
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We end with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by average. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We continue with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by total. (more…)
2018 Summer Collegiate Attendance by League
The 2018 summer collegiate season ended last night, so you know what that means: it’s time to begin reporting on the yearly attendance numbers. We begin with a listing of 2018 summer collegiate attendance by league. (more…)
Martinsville Mustangs Returning in 2019
In light of speculation over the club’s future, the acting general manager of the Martinsville Mustangs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) says the team will return in 2019. (more…)
Bananas Continue Their Success in 2018
As their third season winds down, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are experiencing a consistent level of success at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
In Memoriam: Pete Bock
Pete Bock, a distinguished executive who co-founded the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and previously served as general manager of the Durham Bulls and the Hawaii Islanders, has passed away. (more…)
The Best Places to See Baseball History in Action? Summer-Collegiate Ballparks
With venerable Luther Williams Field debuting this season as home of the Macon Bacon, summer-collegiate baseball saw the addition of another landmark ballpark to its ranks, encapsulating America’s long love affair with the National Pastime. (more…)
Design of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark Takes Shape
Design features for the proposed Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark are taking shape, with the multi-use facility to offer an array of seating options and social spaces. (more…)
Coming on June 8: Lexington County Pancakes
Batter up! This summer will see a creative one-game name change courtesy of the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), who will become the Lexington County Pancakes. The Pancakes branding will be used on Friday, June 8, when the club hosts the upstart Macon Bacon. (more…)
Peninsula Pilots, Tradition Brewing Team Up for Mug Club
As part of a unique partnership with Tradition Brewing Company, the Peninsula Pilots (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are introducing a mug club for 2018. (more…)