Annual Hot Stove Banquet (2026 version) Was Awesome!

Wrap-up of a sold-out 35th Annual Greenville-Pitt County Hot Stove Banquet. Once again Brian Bailey was an elite MC for the event…once again JH Rose senior TAYLOR LOESNER knocked the National Anthem out of the park…..continued

-Cleveland Guardians pitcher/former ECU star GAVIN WILLIAMS was the featured speaker, Q&A style with Brian.

-Former DH Conley & current UNC star pitcher MATTHEW MATTHIJS was honored as the Jimmy Grimsley Amateur Player of the Year.

-Greenville LL Coach (Jarman Auto Sales) KEVIN STALLINGS was honored as Volunteer Coach of the Year.

-YOUNG’S PHYSICAL THERAPY was honored as the Outstanding Corporate Contributor.

-ROB & KATHY HOWARD were honored as Outstanding Individual Contributors.

-MELVIN CHERRY was given the President’s Award for all his volunteer coaching impact.

-THE PCGSL 12U ALL-STARS were recognized for their LL World Series run & memorable summer.

-7 HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS, at 7 different high schools, received $500 scholarships.

An elite job by Brian & Anne Weingartz and their entire team of volunteers to make the night happen & to Parker’s BBQ for the meal. And 252 Buzz for excellent pictures as always!

Season is here!