Ghost Peppers Sign RHP Nate Peden for 2026 Season

March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed right-handed pitcher Nate Peden for the 2026 season, Team President Brady Salisbury announced. Peden, who was selected by Gastonia in the 2024 dispersal draft, made an immediate impact with the club. During the following season, the right-hander delivered a dominant performance on the mound, posting an impressive 1.46 ERA across 24.2 innings of work. His consistency and effectiveness out of the bullpen quickly established h... Full Story

Catcher and Outfielder Chris Proctor Signs for the 2026 Season

March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed catcher and outfielder Chris Proctor for the 2026 season, Team President Brady Salisbury announced. Proctor, has prior experience in the Atlantic League, spending three seasons with the Lancaster Stormers, and was a versatile asset for the club, splitting time in the outfield and behind the plate. During the 2024 season, Proctor collected an impressive 48 stolen bases, along with a .258 batting average, 13 home runs, and a .40... Full Story

Infielder Xavier Casserilla Signs for the Ghost Peppers

March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed 22 year-old infielder Xavier Casserilla for the 2026 season. Casserilla, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 20th round out of V.R. Easton H.S. in Haslet, Texas, and spent two seasons with the Astros, Rookie and A ball affiliates. In 2025, he was a member of the Billings Mustangs in the Pioneer League. Casserilla, offers the Ghost Peppers a young player who can play multiple spots in the infield and has upside to... Full Story

Ghost Peppers Welcomes Back Silber and Miednik

March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed two relief pitchers, Cas Silber and Jake Miednik, to contracts for the 2026 season. Silber and Miednik are both returning players and provide experience to the bullpen. Silber, a right-hander from Jacksonville, FL, attended High Point University and the University of Montevello. Last season, Silber made 5 appearances, posting a 1.59 ERA, racking up 12 strikeouts in 11.1 innings of work. Miednik, a lefty out of Parkland, ... Full Story

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• Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 30
• Ghost Peppers Outfielder Justin Wylie Named to Postseason All-Star Team - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 8
• Ghost Peppers Recipient of Two ALPB League Awards - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 6
• Ghost Peppers' Miraculous Run Comes to an End, Fall to High Point in Game 5 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 26
• Newsome spins quality start, leads Gastonia to stave off elimination & force Game 5 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 24
• Rockers score early and late, put Peppers on brink of elimination with 6-2 win - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 23
• Peppers 'pen allows 4 runs in 9th, fall in Game 2 to High Point - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 21
• Hartman Ks a dozen, Peppers use 6th-inning rally to take Game 1 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 20
• Gastonia wins regular season finale, Peppers blank Hagerstown 6-0 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 18
• Peppers and Boxcars combine for 37 hits, Hagerstown snaps Gastonia's winning streak - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 17
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• Gastonia considers creating Sports and Entertainment Commission to attract events, boost economy - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 21)
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