Game Date: Jan 25th, 2070

Gadsden Friars

Team: Gadsden Friars [ID #212]

Location: Gadsden, AL (South)

League: V.1 - East

Owner: Coach AC
          [since June 27th 2024 | last seen July 07th 2025]

Manager: Chet Schmitt

Ballpark: Gadsden Grounds

Rank: #284 - Rating: 102.75

Fan Mood: 133.34

Prestige: 28

Color: Brown & Yellow

Team Notes:

• Jan 22 2070: Lance Su was claimed off of waivers.
• Jan 13 2070: J.T. Hibbard was signed as a free agent.
• Jan 13 2070: Jung Hee Zang was selected to the national team of South Korea.
• Jan 13 2070: Alfred Walker was selected to the national team of Great Britain.
• Nov 02 2069: Marquis Pitts was hired as the new coach.
• Nov 02 2069: Coach Marvin Willey leaves to pursue managing opportunities.
• Nov 02 2069: Paul Pitts was awarded the Cy Young award.
• Nov 02 2069: Stelios Athanasiadis was released.
• Aug 21 2069: Ariel Romero was released.
• Aug 19 2069: Eduardo Reyna was claimed off of waivers.

League Record:

Wins: 0     Losses: 0     Pct: .000     Last10: 0-0     Streak: -

Ave: 0.0 - 0.0     RS: 0     RA: 0     DIFF: 0         Power Index: 101.2

Cup:

Group 9 [0 | Still Alive]

Press Releases:

Oct 30 2069: The Championship comes to Gadsden! - by Coach AC on July 2nd, 2025

This is Chet Schmitt's 6th year at the helm of The Friars and has come so close to the playoffs several times. The team has posted winning records every year under him with his 1st year being the exception. They even tied for 1st one season and lost out on run differential. So just imagine how sweet it was return home after sweeping all 3 games in Afton. After 2 great pitching duels the 2 teams split in Gadsden, The Friars big, heavy bats woke up in Afton taking all 3 games there.


Oct 22 2069: A Hard Row to Hoe - by Coach AC on June 30th, 2025

"Winning 3 out of 4 tough games against The Beavers is going to be a major momentum boost going into the playoffs." Gadsden's manager Chet Schmitt said. "We've been on the verge of being here several times in the last 6 years and we've finally made it. It's been a hard row to hoe and it's not going to get any easier. Afton is a really good team and we're starting off the 1st game without Drew", he said referring to The Friar's SS and leadoff hitter Drew Carney who will miss a game due to a broken toe, "and Bradley will be out for 2 games with that hand injury that's been plaguing him." 2b Dirk Bradley only batted a .239 this season but had 34 HR with 88 RBI. Fans will also notice a little shake up in the starting rotation with starter Rudy Alonso needed a few days for his blister to heal and the fact that the rotation has been inconsistent all year. All the starters have show flashes of greatness followed by terrible outings.
It should make for an exciting postseason!


Jun 04 2069: Back on Top - by Coach AC on May 24th, 2025

The sweep of Sandusky has put The Friars back on Top by 1 game, but it may have come at a price. Ace pitcher Paul Pitts had to be removed from the game in the 7th due to some shoulder stiffness. Right now it's nothing to worry about and with the Memorial Day break he may not miss any starts. Gadsden has been plagued with pitching injuries this year. However, if Pitts can be ready to go, and with "Romeo" Romero expected to make his long awaited return, he was 3-1 with a 4.54 ERA before injuring his elbow. The pitching staff may finally be able to find some stability. That could spell trouble for the rest of the league. Only time will tell.


Jun 27 2065: Shifting Gears - by Coach AC on July 27th, 2024

We are approaching the halfway point of the season and it has not been as good of a start as we had hoped. With that being the case we are shifting gears to focus on our good crop of prospects. We are by no means giving up on the season but our fans can expect to be treated with seeing our youngsters get more playing time.