Pitching Rotation Continues to Grow

May 23, 2018 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilson Tobs News Release


WILSON, N.C. - Two pitchers with big strikeout stuff will be joining the Tobs roster this season. Look for William Strong (East Carolina) and Cody Smith (Chowan) to take the mound at Historic Fleming Stadium several times during the summer.

William Strong is a sophomore from Richmond, VA who just wrapped up his first season at East Carolina. The right-hander attended Florence Darlington Tech College in 2017, where he posted an 8-3 record and helped his team win the Region X regular season title and appear in the JUCO World Series. Strong tossed two complete game shutouts on the season and struck out 10 batters in a game on three separate occasions.

Cody Smith is a senior from Rocky Mount, NC who will be the only player returning to the Tobs from last season. The left-handed hurler had the most strikeouts on the Tobs in 2017, with 52 in just 41.1 innings. With Chowan this season, Smith struck out 82 in 56.2 innings, posting a 4-3 record in 11 starts. His best performance came against St. Augustine's on (4/21) when he struck out 13 batters in 7 shutout innings.

The Wilson Tobs enter their 22nd season as a founding member of the Coastal Plain League. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Pettit Cup Championship team, and more exciting entertainment for the Wilson Community. We would like to dedicate each successful season to the Wilson Community, Coastal Plain League Organization, Host Families, Corporate Partners, and the Dedicated Fans throughout the city of Wilson. The Wilson Tobs have played host to over 100 alumni taken in the draft and have produced a dozen players who have gone on to play in the MLB, including Cy Young & MVP winner Justin Verlander. For more information on the Wilson Tobs, visit our website www.wilsontobs.com.

Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (252) 291-8627, or by visiting www.wilsontobs.com/tickets.



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