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Tobs Continue to Add to Pitching Lineup

May 22, 2018 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilson Tobs News Release


WILSON, N.C. - Three more arms are set to take the mound for the Wilson Tobs this summer at Historic Fleming Stadium. Josh Arnold (Fairfield), Austin Vernon (NC Central), and Tyler Grauer (Indiana State) are the latest additions to a deep pitching staff for the Tobs.

Josh Arnold is a sophomore hailing from Petersburg, NJ coming down south to pitch for the Tobs. The right-hander pitched 53.1 innings for Fairfield University this season, notching 44 strikeouts in the process. Over his 10 starts, he held opponents to just a .254 batting average. As a senior at Ocean City High School, Arnold helped his school win a sectional title and reach the state championship game, pitching to the tune of a 2.47 ERA with 98 strikeouts.

Austin Vernon is a freshman from Raleigh, NC who gets to pitch pretty close to home with the Tobs this summer. Standing at 6'8", the towering right-handed hurler got to pitch in 20.0 innings as a freshman for NC Central this season. Vernon allowed runs in just 5 of his 19 appearances and notched 16 strikeouts to go along with a .286 opponent's batting average.

Tyler Grauer is a sophomore from Shawnee, KS who will tower over the Tobs opposition on the mound in 2018. Standing at 6'6", the southpaw has made 24 appearances (most coming in relief) over two seasons for the Sycamores. This year, Grauer struck out 13 batters in 15.1 innings, allowing just 3 extra base hits in the process. He also recorded two saves on top of that.

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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