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Russ Burroughs Named Wilmington Sharks Field Manager

September 16, 2019 - The Wilmington Sharks are excited to announce Russ Burroughs as the team's new Field Manager. Burroughs is currently the Head Baseball Instructor at Nashville Baseball Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. He is currently in his 11th year with the Academy. Burroughs comes to Wilmington by way of the Edenton Steamers, an organization he was with for three seasons. "I am very honored the Sharks have asked be to be their next Field Manager. The opportunity to join this organization is very exciting. I want to bring an atmosphe... Full Story

Wilmington Sharks Named 2019 Coastal Plain League Organization of the Year

September 3, 2019 - The Coastal Plain League has announced the Wilmington Sharks, located in Wilmington, N.C., as the 2019 CPL Organization of the Year. Wilmington is owned by Matt Perry and Bill Davidson of NSS Sports. "It has been a consistent labor of love over the last couple of years, but the Sharks have proven themselves to be a leader in the CPL," said Coastal Plain League COO/Commissioner Justin Sellers. "The amount of passion that Matt (Perry), Bill (Davidson), Carson (Bowen), Alyson (Smist), Pat (Hutchins), and their whole staf... Full Story

Three Tobs Named to All-CPL Team

August 30, 2019 - Wilson, N.C. - The Wilson Tobs are honored to announce that three Tobs were selected for the 2019 All CPL First and Second Teams. Chris Meyers (University of Toledo) was selected to the All-CPL First Team. Michael Calamari (Dartmouth College) and Nicholas Hollas (UT Rio Grande Valley) were selected to the All-CPL Second Team. Meyers posted a .304 batting average in black and gold this season, featuring a fifteen-game hitting streak from July 2 to July 29, where he batted .473 leading the Tobs offense. Meyers played in 40 ... Full Story

Former Clemson Standout Matt Padgett Named New Head Coach

August 15, 2019 - LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (August 15, 2019)- When the Lexington County Blowfish take the field next summer, they will be under new leadership. The Blowfish have hired Matt Padgett to be the new head coach of Lexington County's home team. Matt is a Lexington native, playing at Lexington High School, graduating in 1995. In his time as a Wildcat, Matt received All-State honors in both baseball and football. He attended Clemson University, playing under head coach Jack Leggett and assistant coach Tim Corbin. In his final season... Full Story

• Blowfish & Fans Donate $3,000 to SC State Fair High School Scholarship Program - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) September 18
  
• Russ Burroughs Named Wilmington Sharks Field Manager - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) September 16
  
• Wilmington Sharks Named 2019 Coastal Plain League Organization of the Year - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) September 3
  
• Three Tobs Named to All-CPL Team - Wilson Tobs (Coastal Plain) August 30
  
• Blowfish Centralize Operations - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) August 26
  
• Former Clemson Standout Matt Padgett Named New Head Coach - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) August 15
  
• MLB China Series Starts Today - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) August 11
  
• Playoff Game Tonight at Fleming Stadium - Wilson Tobs (Coastal Plain) August 4
  
• Sharks Mercy Rule SwampDogs in Season Finale - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) August 3
  
• "Frozen" Fireworks, Fair Jerseys & Blowfish Baseball - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) August 3
  
• Sharks Face Too Many Struggles in Loss - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) August 2
  
• Tonight's Game Canceled - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) August 1
  
• Offense Propels Sharks to Victory - Wilmington Sharks (Coastal Plain) July 31
  
• Playoff Game August 4th at Fleming - Wilson Tobs (Coastal Plain) July 31
  
• Irish Pitcher, Irish Dancers & $1 Bud Lights - Lexington County Blowfish (Coastal Plain) July 31
  
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Forest City Owls - Forest City, North Carolina
Gastonia Grizzlies - Gastonia, North Carolina
High Point-Thomasville HiToms - Thomasville, North Carolina
Holly Springs Salamanders - Holly Springs, North Carolina
Lexington County Blowfish - Columbia, South Carolina
Macon Bacon - Macon, Georgia
Martinsville Mustangs - Martinsville, Virginia
Morehead City Marlins - Morehead City, North Carolina
Peninsula Pilots - Hampton, Virginia
Savannah Bananas - Savannah, Georgia
Wilmington Sharks - Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilson Tobs - Wilson, North Carolina

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