Holly Springs Salamanders
| Holly Springs Salamanders | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | Coastal Plain League (East) |
| Location | Holly Springs, North Carolina |
| Ballpark | North Main Athletic Complex |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Colors | Vegas Gold, Steel Blue |
| Mascot | Sal |
| Ownership | Pete Bock & Jerry Petitt |
| Coach | Andrew Ciencin |
| Website | http://www.salamandersbaseball.com |
The Holly Springs Salamanders are an amateur baseball team in the Coastal Plain League, collegiate summer baseball league. The team plays its home games at the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The Salamanders are coached by former N.C. State Wolfpack infielder Andrew Ciencin.[1]
History
The Salamanders play in the East Division with the Edenton Steamers, Morehead City Marlins, Fayetteville Swampdogs, Wilson Tobs, Wilmington Sharks, Peninsula Pilots, and Petersburg Generals. On October 1, 2014, the Salamanders signed their first player, C Joey Roach from Georgia State.[2] The Salamanders finished their inaugural campaign with a 28-28 record, advancing to the playoffs. The Salamanders lost to the eventual Pettit Cup Champions Edenton Steamers in the Divisional Round. The Salamanders failed to make the playoffs in 2016, finishing the season with a 22-32 record.
Yearly Records
| Season | Head Coach | Record | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Andrew Ciencin | 28-28 | 1-2 |
| 2016 | Andrew Ciencin | 22-32 | N/A |
| Overall Record: 50-60 | Division Titles: 0 |
Salamanders in the Pros
These former Salamanders have made their minor league debut:
| Player | Drafted | Parent Club | Season(s) with Salamanders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Clare | Round 21, 631st overall (2016) | Baltimore Orioles | 2016 |
| 2. | Joey Roach | Round 31, 930th overall (2016) | Tampa Bay Rays | 2015 |
| 3. | Collin Woody | Round 38, 1,141st overall (2016) | Baltimore Orioles | 2015 |
