Gastonia Ghost Peppers to Cease Operations

September 30, 2026 - After careful consideration, Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has made the difficult decision to cease operations of the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and withdraw from the Atlantic League. This was not a decision we made lightly. We are incredibly grateful to the employees, players, partners and community leaders who have given so much to the Ghost Peppers and helped make this organization part of Gastonia. Most importantly, thank you to our fans. Thank you for coming to CaroMont Health Park, cheer... Full Story

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

• Infielder Xavier Casserilla Signs for the Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
• Ghost Peppers Welcomes Back Silber and Miednik - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
• Welcome Trendon & McKinley to the Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers Adds Eddie and Jonny - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) January 21
• Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 30
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• Pro leagues aim to bring baseball back to CaroMont Health Park - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 9)
• Ghost Peppers are gone, but baseball may not be done in Gastonia - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 8)
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers cease operations after three seasons - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 2)
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team folds after 2 seasons - AtL WBTV (September 30)
• Gastonia Ghost Peppers ceasing operations after three-season run - AtL WCNC (September 30)
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• Rockers win in extras at Gastonia - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 3)
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