From Carolina Hardball Report
May 20, 2025
Tobacco State League Preseason Predictions Released: Red Springs in the Hunt?
The Tobacco State League hasn’t played a pitch since the Truman administration, but according to the game’s internal season predictions tab (hey, it’s 2025 — we’ve got data), the rebooted TSL is expected to be tight at the top.
Here’s a quick look at our projected season finish heading into Opening Day, courtesy of the league’s simulation model:
PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS
1. Whiteville Tobs
2. Red Springs Red Robins
3. Sanford Spinners
4. Clinton Blues
5. Angier-Fuquay Springs Bulls
6. Lumberton Auctioneers
7. Rockingham Eagles
8. Smithfield Leafs
9. Warsaw Red Sox
10. Dunn-Erwin Twins