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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 him as a key contributor to the... Full Story
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 .405 SLG.
Proctor has direct t... Full Story
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 be a pivotal piece to the 202... Full Story
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, FL, was a former 20th-round pi... Full Story
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Gastonia, North Carolina, they are a member of the Atlantic League.
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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 him as a key contributor to the... Full StoryMore Gastonia Ghost Peppers stories below
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 .405 SLG.
Proctor has direct t... Full StoryInfielder 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 be a pivotal piece to the 202... Full StoryGhost 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, FL, was a former 20th-round pi... Full StoryGastonia Ghost Peppers News
- Infielder Xavier Casserilla Signs for the Ghost Peppers - March 31, 2026
- Ghost Peppers Sign RHP Nate Peden for 2026 Season - March 31, 2026
- Ghost Peppers Welcomes Back Silber and Miednik - March 31, 2026
- Catcher and Outfielder Chris Proctor Signs for the 2026 Season - March 31, 2026
- Welcome Trendon & McKinley to the Ghost Peppers - March 31, 2026
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers Adds Eddie and Jonny - March 31, 2026
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season - January 21, 2026
- Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers - October 30, 2025
- Ghost Peppers Outfielder Justin Wylie Named to Postseason All-Star Team - October 8, 2025
- Ghost Peppers Recipient of Two ALPB League Awards - October 6, 2025
- Ghost Peppers' Miraculous Run Comes to an End, Fall to High Point in Game 5 - September 26, 2025
- Newsome spins quality start, leads Gastonia to stave off elimination & force Game 5 - September 24, 2025
- Rockers score early and late, put Peppers on brink of elimination with 6-2 win - September 23, 2025
- Peppers 'pen allows 4 runs in 9th, fall in Game 2 to High Point - September 21, 2025
- Hartman Ks a dozen, Peppers use 6th-inning rally to take Game 1 - September 20, 2025
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League: Atlantic LeagueHome: Gastonia, North Carolina
Class: Independent
Website: Gastonia Ghost Peppers site
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| Sun., May 3 | Gastonia at York | 1:00 p.m. | |
| Sat., May 2 | W | Gastonia 10 at York 2 | Final |
| Fri., May 1 | L | Gastonia 4 at York 5 | Final |
| Thu., Apr 30 | W | Gastonia 5 at York 4 (Game 1) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 30 | W | Gastonia 2 at York 1 (Game 2) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 29 | Gastonia at York | Ppd. | |
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Gastonia Ghost Peppers Headlines
- Rockers win series finale at Gastonia - AtL High Point Enterpise (April 28)
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers Opening Day 2026 - AtL Gaston Gazette (April 25)
- Rockers blank Ghost Peppers - AtL High Point Enterpise (April 24)
- What to know as Gastonia Ghost Peppers begin 2026 ALPB campaign - AtL Gaston Gazette (April 22)
- Jack Reinheimer Takes on Special Dual Role with Gastonia Ghost Peppers - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (April 3)
- Gastonia considers creating Sports and Entertainment Commission to attract events, boost economy - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 21)
- Photo gallery: High Point Rockers vs. Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 28)
- Rockers roll past Gastonia, advance to league championship series - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 26)
- Rockers beat Gastonia, lead playoff series 2-1 - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 24)
- Rockers split at Gastonia, return home to conclude playoff series - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 22)
- How to watch Atlantic League playoffs: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2025 baseball postseason - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (September 20)
- Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia stymies Charleston offense with 12 punchouts - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 13)
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