Wilson, NC – The Wilson Tobs are proud to welcome back their Annual High School Varsity Baseball Classic to be held at Historic Fleming Stadium from Friday, March 18th to Saturday, March 19th, 2022. The Classic will feature (8) games, involving (16) schools from around North Carolina.

As normal there is no monetary team entry fee this year, but instead the entry fee will be non-perishable food donations. Food donations provided by players, coaches, and fans will be distributed to food pantries to feed those who are less fortunate in the Wilson County area in participation with the Wilson Tobs Annual Home Run for Hunger Program. 

“We cannot wait to welcome back student-athletes and schools from all over North Carolina to Historic Fleming Stadium. We love putting on events like this so these kids can come to a collegiate facility and experience the entertainment this classic provides (not offered in 2020-2021 due to COVID). We always do our best to provide the best experience to everyone that attends.” said Wilson Tobs General Manager Mike Bell. 

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For just $7, fans can purchase an all-day pass and enjoy a full day of baseball action at Historic Fleming Stadium. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of the first game of the day.

With the recent revelation of isolated, grandstand issues at Historic Fleming Stadium, the Wilson Tobs are committed to providing baseball fans a safe and enjoyable viewing experience during the High School Varsity Classics. Although a slight fan experience inconvenience will occur during the events this weekend and throughout the spring, the refortification process is an immediate step to ensure Fleming Stadium’s near-term safety and viability.

“The allure of Fleming Stadium has always been its structural beauty and its uncanny ability to create treasured memories,” Tobs President Greg Suire said. “Our organization is centered around player development and the ‘fan experience’ so although an inconvenience has arisen our franchise and Fleming Stadium will persevere.”

For this weekend’s Tobs Varsity Classic, fans will be directed to these stadium center seating – section 103, 104, 105 and 106 – as well as the concourse sections down the right and left-field lines.

The Wilson Tobs home opener and Band Jam featuring Matty Begs will be Thursday May 26th, followed by the memorial weekend Firework Extravaganza on Sunday May 29th, 2022. The final (2) Firework Extravaganzas of the season will be Saturday, July 2nd, and Saturday July 30th (last regular season home game). 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 an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Pettit Cup Championship team, 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, Corporate 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.