Updated May 22 2017
The Wilson Tobs will be getting a Belmont Abbey Crusader for the 2017 season, as Sam Luchansky, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from Hampstead, North Carolina has signed to play for Aaron Lynch’s club.
In the 2017 college season, Luchansky made 21 appearances out of the Abbey bullpen, where he finished with a record of 3-2 with 2 saves over 21.1 innings pitched. He recorded a 4.43 ERA, struck out 16 batters and walked only 7. His two best outings of the season came at Pfeiffer on March 25 and at Erskine on April 22, in both of which he threw two scoreless innings and struck out one.
“Sam’s in a good spot coming into summer ball,” said Tobs Head Coach Aaron Lynch “he’s in a good groove from the spring because he pitched regularly, but at the same time he wasn’t burned out like you sometimes see in college bullpens. He can get us outs in some big spots this summer.”
The Wilson Tobs home opener for the 2017 season is Sunday, May 28th at 6 p.m.. The Tobs will be facing the Fuquay-Varina Twins. Season tickets, ticket packages and single-game tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.wilsontobs.com/tickets or by calling, (252) 291-8627.
The Wilson Tobs enter their 21st season as an original member within the Coastal Plain League for the 2017 Summer. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate 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, Sponsors 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.
The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 22nd season in 2018, the CPL features 16 teams playing in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL has had over 1,450 alumni drafted and 111 of those – including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander – make their Major League debut; while another notable alum – Russell Wilson – won Super Bowl XLVIII. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com and follow us via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @CPLBaseball..Contact:- Will Hibbard
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