WILSON, NC – Conference Carolinas and the Wilson Tobs are pleased to announce that the 2022 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship will be returning to Historic Fleming Stadium for the 2nd year in a row.
The Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship will get underway with single-elimination games between the No. 6 and No. 7 seeds as well as the No. 5 and No. 8 seeds on Wednesday, May 4. The double-elimination portion of the bracket will then begin on Thursday, May 5 and the championship day will be held on Sunday, May 8.
“We are thankful to be able to return to Historic Fleming Stadium and the City of Wilson,” Commissioner Chris Colvin said. “Everyone associated with our Baseball Championship in the spring of 2021 did a fantastic job of making it an elite experience for our student-athletes. We have one of the finest baseball conferences in all of college baseball and we know all involved will work extremely hard to continue to help us showcase our top-notch product.”
The Wilson Tobs are looking forward to welcoming back Conference Carolinas to their historic facility. “The Tobs organization, with the support of the City of Wilson and Wilson County Tourism Development Authority, is beyond thrilled to again host the Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship in 2022,” Wilson Tobs Baseball Club General Manager Mike Bell said. “It is always a pleasure to host high-caliber baseball at Historic Fleming Stadium and give the Wilson community a fun night out at the ballpark. The Tobs feel very confident that we will again provide an organized event that will provide everyone with a safe and entertaining atmosphere. We encourage everyone to come experience the fun in Wilson, North Carolina at Historic Fleming Stadium!
Tobs Fans, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Tobs 2022 Season Opener and Thirsty Thursday on May 26th. Stick around for Memorial Day weekend and the always exciting Tobs Firework Extravaganza Show on Sunday, May 29th! The Tobs Red, White, and Blue Firework Show will be Saturday, July 2nd. Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (252) 291-8627, or by visiting www.wilsontobs.com.
The Wilson Tobs enter their 26th season as a founding member of the Coastal Plain League. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see community outreach, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Petitt Cup Championship team, and more exciting entertainment than ever before. We would like to dedicate each successful season to the Wilson Community, Coastal Plain League Organization, Host Families, Corporate Partners, and the Dedicated Fans. The Wilson Tobs have played host to over 100 alumni taken in the MLB draft and have produced over a dozen players who have gone on to play in the MLB, including Cy Young MVP winner Justin Verlander.