Padres go 3-1 in Charlotte

The Pee Dee Padres had a great tournament in Charlotte & Concord on May 31st & June 1st.  The Swinging Friars finished in 3rd place with a record of 3-1.  We came up on the short end of the tiebreaker (runs allowed), which kept us out of the championship game.  

Coach Joe, Coach Terry, Coach Bryan, Coach David and Coach Bruce are very proud of the Padres for their performance in the Queen City.

Playing for the Padres and pictured above are:  (Back Row) Riley Hendrix, Grayson Weekley, Evan Young, Nolan McInnis, McKendrie Douglas, Andrew Askins, (Front Row) Ace Gibson, Bennett Laney, Quez Hadley, Dewsy Meadows, Cole Winburn

Tournament Info for May 31st & June 1st

NOTE:  This information was updated at 11:15pm on Thursday, May 29th.

It's almost time to hit the field again, Padres. Below is our game information for May 31st & June 1st:

Saturday May 31st

Game One: 12:00 vs. Concord Diamond Dawgs
Game Two: 3:00 vs. Rowan Vipers

Both of these games will be played at Nevins Park on Field 4. The address will Nevis Park is 6000 Statesville Road in Charlotte.

Please be at the field by 11:00. If games are ahead of schedule, we may start early. We will be wearing blue jerseys and grey pants.

There will be one game played in between our two games.

Sunday, June 1st

Game Three: 1:00 vs. HB Blue Sox
Game Four: 3:00 vs. Concord Cobras

The first game on Sunday will be played at W.W. Flowe Park on Field 3. The second game on Sunday will be played at Flowe Park on Field 2.  The address for Flowe Park is 99 Central Heights Drive in Concord.

We'll need to be at the field by noon on Sunday. We will wear the same uniforms on Sunday as we did on Saturday.

There are no games between ours on Sunday. If we make the championship game, it will be played at 4:30 on Sunday on Field 3 at Flowe Park.

Player Profile: Ace Gibson

Ace Gibson #2

Nickname: Ace is his nickname!
Positions: OF, 2B 

Ace's Favorites:

Favorite Baseball Players: Derek Jeter & Mickey Mantle
Favorite MLB Team: New York Yankees
Favorite College Team: Clemson 
Favorite Subject in School: Reading
Favorite Food: Pizza

According to Ace:

When I grow up, I want to either be a baseball player or a scientist who helps find a cure for cancer.

My favorite thing about being a Padre is traveling to new places and meeting new people.  It is fun to hang out with my teammates.

Ace is the son of Trey & Robin Gibson.

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Player Profile: Grayson Weekley

Grayson Weekley #21

Nickname: Hollywood

Positions: OF, 2B, 1B, P

Grayson's Favorites:

Favorite Baseball Player: Roberto Clemente 

Favorite MLB Team:  Pittsburgh Pirates

Favorite College Team:  South Carolina

Favorite Subject in School:  Art

Favorite Food:  Pizza

According to Grayson:

When I grow up, I want to be a pro baseball player.

My favorite thing about being a Padre is playing baseball with my friends and learning the game of baseball.

Grayson is the son of Terry & Krystal Weekley.

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Player Profile: Evan Young

Evan Young #14

Nickname: Chumley

Positions: 3B, C

Evan's Favorites:

Favorite Baseball Player:  Derek Jeter

Favorite MLB Team:  New York Yankees 

Favorite College Team:  Clemson

Favorite Subject in School:  Science 

Favorite Food:  Pizza

According to Evan:

When I grow up, I want to be a police officer. 

My favorite thing about being a Padre is winning! 

Evan is the son of David & Dani Young.

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Player Profile: McKendrie Douglas

McKendrie Douglas #64

Nickname: Nuck and Big Mack 

Positions: 1B, OF, P, SS, C

McKendrie's Favorites:

Favorite Baseball Player:  Dustin Pedroia 

Favorite MLB Team:  Boston Red Sox

Favorite College Team:  Coker College

Favorite Subjects in School:  Math & PE

Favorite Food:  Chicken Tacos

According to McKendrie:

When I grow up, I want to be taller than my dad. 

My favorite thing about being a Padre is my teammates. 

McKendrie is the son of Bruce & Brianna Douglas. 

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Player Profile: Cole Winburn

Cole Winburn #4

Nickname: Coletrain 

Positions: 2B, SS, OF, P

Cole's Favorites:

Favorite Baseball Player:  Big Papi 

Favorite MLB Team:  Boston Red Sox

Favorite College Team: Clemson

Favorite Subject in School:  PE

Favorite Food: Spaghetti 

According to Cole:

When I grow up, I want to be a baseball player.

My favorite thing about being a Padre is my coaches. 

Cole is the son of Joe & Tasha Winburn. 

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