Greensboro Gladiators:
Historical Statistics
Overall Record: 7849-8355 (.484)
Number of Playoff Appearances: 18
Number of State Championships: 2 (2022, 2096)
Best Season: 2096 (98-64 .605)
Worst Season: tie 2030, 2036, 2049, 2089 (61-101 .377)
Best Players
Best Pitcher: Eugene Jackson, starter for Greensboro from 2003-2017, 140 wins (entire career with Greensboro)
Jackson was the 2nd overall pick in the 2000 amateur draft. After a quick run through the minors, Jackson was brought up quickly to help a struggling Greensboro team. He looked overwhelmed his first season as he posted a terrible 0-7 6.97 season in limited action. Management decided that he should make another stop at AAA to get his confidence back before they brought him back up in 2044. This time, things looked more promising as he posted a 9-7 3.31 line in about a half season's work. From that point on, Jackson didn't look back and went on to become the staff ace for the next decade or so. He finished with a career mark of 140-127 and an ERA of 4.27.
Best Position Player: Gary Lucas, RF for Greensboro from 2079-2090
The Gladiators have been the least successful team in the NCBL in their history. Having only won two titles in 100 years, they have struggled to put all the pieces together at once to challenge for a title. Fortunately for the Gladiators, they drafted Gary Lucas with the 14th pick of the 12th round in 2076. Lucas proved to be a tireless worker and solid team player and when he made his way to the big club, he made an immediate impact. In only 12 seasons with the Gladiators, Lucas hit 391 HR and drove in 1128. His finest season was in 2083 when he hit .364 with 41 HR and 104 RBI.
Current Roster
Greensboro finished 2099 with an 81-81 record, good for 3rd place and 5 games behind division leader Concord. There are some reasons to be optimistic in 2100 as the team has some quality pitching and offense. The pitching staff is led by starter Monte McClellan (14-6 3.85 ERA) and closer Jeff Morris (37 saves in 47 opportunities). Offensively they will be led by 1B Erci Hunt (.277 36 82), CF Bruce Richards (.267 33 118), and RF Eduardo Garcia (.310 28 91).
Minor League Affiliates
AAA: Huntersville Woodsmen (77-55)
AA: Eden Lions (58-62)
A: Laurinburg Pistols (70-50)
Short Season A: Dunn Foxes (35-19)
Rookie League: Summerfield Suns (29-33)
2100 Projected Finish
82-80 3rd in Appalachian Platinum Division