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Gastonia Honey Hunters
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LeagueAtlantic League of Professional Baseball

The Gastonia Honey Hunters are a professional baseball team based in Gastonia, North Carolina. They are anticipated to begin play in South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a "partner league" of Major League Baseball,[1][2] upon completion of the FUSE District Stadium in 2021.

History

In 2019 the Atlantic League announced it was considering a new franchise in Gastonia.[3] Work officially began in November 2019, for the new ballpark in Gastonia.[4] In July 2020, the league announced the addition of a new franchise in Gastonia beginning in 2021; it will be the league's second team based in North Carolina.[5] Brandon Bellamy was announced as the team's owner.[6]

On August 15, 2020, a "Name the Team" contest was launched.[7] On October 8, 2020, the names were narrowed down to Fire Ants, Hogzillas, Honey Hunters, Hotshots, and Uppercuts.[8]

On January 13, 2021, the Honey Hunters name, logo and colors were announced. "Honey Hunters" refers to the toughness of a honey badger (Mellivora capensis) and the ability to seek out positive things in hard times. The moniker also alludes to Ransom Hunter, the first freed slave to own property in Gaston County, of which Gastonia is the county seat.[9]

Current roster

Gastonia Honey Hunters roster
Active (25-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- Carl Brice
  • -- Reilly Hovis
  • -- Chris Lee
  • -- Jon Olczak



  

Catchers

  • TBD

Infielders

  • -- William Salas

Outfielders

  

Manager

Coaches

  • -- Reggie Harris (Pitching)
  • -- Chuck Stewart (Hitting & Third Base)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

 updated May 15, 2021
 Transactions

References

  1. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 23, 2020). "Indy Atlantic League designated MLB Partner League". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 24, 2020). "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Barrett, Michael (August 21, 2019). "Gastonia advances plan to lure pro-baseball franchise". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Reichard, Kevin (December 3, 2019). "Downtown Gastonia Ballpark Project Underway". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Del Priore, Jerry (July 28, 2020). "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Expands to City of Gastonia, NC". AtlanticLeague.com (Press release).
  6. ^ Cooper, J. J. (July 28, 2020). "Brandon Bellamy Set To Become Only Black Majority Owner In Professional Baseball". Baseball America.
  7. ^ "Contest to name Gastonia's new pro baseball team begins". The Gaston Gazette. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  8. ^ Gilstrap, Samantha (October 8, 2020). "Gastonia Professional Baseball Narrows Down Team Name Finalists". WCCB. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  9. ^ Reichard, Kevin (January 13, 2021). "New for 2021: Gastonia Honey Hunters". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved January 13, 2021.

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