Gastonia Baseball Club
| Gastonia Baseball Club | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (South Division) |
| Location | Gastonia, North Carolina |
| Ballpark | CaroMont Health Park |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ownership | Zawyer Sports and Entertainment[1] |
| Manager | Mauro Gozzo[2] |
| General Manager | Brady Salisbury[2] |
| Website | www |
The Gastonia Baseball Club is a professional baseball team based in Gastonia, North Carolina. They play in the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a "partner league" of Major League Baseball,[3][4] at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.
History[edit]
In November 2023, the Atlantic League terminated the membership of the Gastonia Honey Hunters, citing significant unpaid debts to the league, and announced the intent to field another team in Gastonia in 2024.[5][6] In February 2024, new owners were announced of a yet-to-be-named Atlantic League team to play at CaroMont Health Park.[1] The city and Zawyer Sports and Entertainment signed a 15-year stadium lease agreement.[7] The new team hired the general manager and manager of the Honey Hunters,[2][7] as well as other coaches.[7]
The Gastonia Baseball Club played their first game on April 25, 2024, a 3-2 loss to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.[8] Their first win came the next day against the same opponent, 7-3, allowing no hits through 7.1 innings.[9]
Name[edit]
The Gastonia Baseball Club will retain that name for the 2024 season while testing eight possible permanent names on specific dates, among them Gastonia Gastronauts and Gastonia Bolognia.[6][10][11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Calkins, Mary (February 7, 2024). "Gastonia leaders reveal new pro baseball team amid Honey Hunters legal battle". WBTV. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hughes, Joe L. II (April 24, 2024). "Here's what to know as the Gastonia Baseball Club begins the 2024 ALPB season". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 23, 2020). "Indy Atlantic League designated MLB Partner League". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 24, 2020). "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Fohner, Kara (November 22, 2023). "More trouble for Gastonia's Honey Hunters". The Gaston Gazette. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Fohner, Kara (April 18, 2024). "Are you ready for some baseball? Gastonia team owners talk about a fresh start". The Gaston Gazette. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ellis, Kevin (February 8, 2024). "Gastonia gets a new baseball team and a promise to pay old debts". Business North Carolina. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Gastonia Drops Season Opener 3-2". Gastonia Baseball Club. April 26, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Secures First Win as Gastonia Baseball Club". Gastonia Baseball Club. April 27, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Lankford, Ciara (April 22, 2024). "Introducing the Gastonia Gastronauts? Team seeks input on the 1st of 8 new possible names". Queen City News. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Ablon, Matthew; Richards, Destiny; Harris, Myles (April 23, 2024). "Gastonia's new baseball team has a temporary name for this season. What about in 2025?". WCNC-TV. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Jennes, Logan (May 7, 2024). "Gastonia Bolognia sandwich anyone? 2nd of 8 potential rebrands has been announced". WNCT-TV. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
