Charlotte Crushers

01/14/2019

Getting ready for the 2019 season,come out and support the Crushers@Victory Christian School Field1501 Carrier dr⚾️⚾️

06/10/2016

Looking for a wash machine for the players house!
The team house where many of our out of town players stay for the summer has a need for a washing machine. So, if you know of one not getting use, we could use it.

contact Thomas Eaton [email protected]

06/10/2016

Fourth of July Game Added to the Schedule
The Crushers will be playing an earlier season Rain Out on July 4th. The Crushers will travel to Walker Stadium in Lenoir to take on the Lenoir Oilers. Game time 2pm.

06/04/2016

Pre-Game
Friday June 3, 2016 the Charlotte Crushers and the US Military All Stars

06/04/2016

Players Sporting Goods in Charlotte, NC have been so helpful in getting the Charlotte Crushers ready to go for the 2016 summer season.
Thank you!

06/04/2016

Charlotte Crushers needs walk-off single to beat US Military All Stars, 7-6

A walk-off single from Matt Denham brought home the winning run for Charlotte Crushers in a 7-6 victory over US Military All Stars at Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium on Friday.

It was a good day at the plate for Charlotte Crushers' Denham. Denham went 1-2 and drove in one. He singled in the ninth inning.

Max Barrios racked up three RBIs on one hit for Charlotte Crushers. He singled in the third inning.

Jacob Barker worked out of seven difficult moments for Charlotte Crushers. He pitched 1 1/3 innings and allowed no earned runs on no hits. Barker faced his trickiest spot in the fifth inning.

Five relief pitchers didn't loosen their grasp on the win as they finished off the game for Charlotte Crushers. Deston Cox faced 10 batters in relief, while Bruce Bell managed to record three outs to aid the victory.

The bottom of the first saw Charlotte Crushers take an early lead, 1-0. Charlotte Crushers' rally started when Grant English doubled.

It didn't take long for Charlotte Crushers to answer as it scored four runs of its own in the third. Charlotte Crushers scored on an RBI single by Miles Moore, a two-run single by Barrios, and a passed ball.

One US Military All Stars baserunners came all the way around to score in each of the fifth, seventh and eighth. In the fifth, US Military All Stars scored when Cody Stack was hit by a pitch, bringing home Aaron Sevelli.

06/04/2016

05/17/2016

First Team Meeting / Practice
Your first team meeting and practice will be this Sunday May 22nd, 2016 at the Victory Christian Baseball complex at 2:00pm. The baseball field is located behind the Middle/High School campus at 1501 Carrier Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216. (off I-85 exit 37 Beatties Ford Rd)

05/01/2016

This audio appears on Armed Forces Radio.

05/01/2016

Friday June 3rd. Don't miss this patriotic event!

04/27/2016

**For Immediate Release**

U.S. Military All-Stars to take the field in Kannapolis to benefit Wounded Warriors
June 3 event features pre-game ceremony to honor veterans

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 26, 2016) – The U.S. Military All-Stars are bringing “competitive, exciting, must-see patriotic entertainment enjoyed by millions” to Kannapolis on Saturday, June 3, for a special baseball game benefiting individual Wounded Warriors, State Department and Department of Defense and Recruiting. The “Red, White, and Blue Tour” is coming to Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System as the Charlotte Crushers take on the U.S. Military All-Stars for an All-American baseball game.

Tickets can be purchased for only $7 at the F&M Bank Box Office on the day of the game. Gates open on June 3 at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System, home of the Kannapolis Intimidators.

Leading up to the game, fans can enjoy a ceremony to honor United States veterans, the Armed Forces, and the nation. The ceremony, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., will open with a Walk of Honor to pay respect to all the men and women who have served in uniform. “Old Glory,” the passing of the flag, will follow the salute to veterans leading up to the Star Spangled Banner.

For more than 25 years, the U.S. Military All-Stars have been a modern-day barnstorming team promoting awareness for the honorable sacrifices of the American Armed Forces. The 28-man team is made up of active-duty servicemen who represent each branch of the United State Military.

As part of the “Red, White and Blue Tour,” fans will have the opportunity to take pictures and collect autographs from both the U.S. Military All-Stars and the Charlotte Crushers. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact [email protected].

About the U.S. Military All-Stars
The U.S. Military All-Stars promote the awareness of all American’s in support of the honorable sacrifices our armed forces make at the “tip of the spear.” They are the only team in history to wear camouflage uniforms with historical references representing all branches of the military and first responders. Pre game Ceremonies such as "Passing the Flag" and the "Walk of Honor" that celebrate American History in defense of our freedom make the game a special and memorable time.

About the Charlotte Crushers
The Charlotte Crushers are a local wood bat summer baseball league consisting of players from all levels of college baseball. They provide competitive baseball in a fan friendly environment. The Crushers are a part of the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League, which are comprised of teams from North Carolina and Virginia.

04/27/2016

My name is Jim Klepper and I am the General Manager for the Charlotte Crushers, a summer collegiate baseball team. I want to let you know that on Friday June 3rd the US Military All Star Baseball Team will be visiting the Kannapolis area on their Red, White and Blue Tour. After visiting several locations during their short visit, the players will make their way to Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium where they will hold a "Passing of the Flag" and "Walk of Honor" ceremony beginning at 6:30pm followed by a baseball game versus the Charlotte Crushers at 7:00pm.

The US Military All Stars are active duty servicemen on assignment to continue awareness of our armed forces through their barnstorming city by city baseball games. Their opponent, the Charlotte Crushers, is a team comprised of mainly Division II players several of whom have ties to our local area. The US Military All Stars will be traveling with a documentary film crew, Ryan Seacrest Productions. The documentary will air on various networks at the conclusion of the season. You can visit these two websites to understand more about each organization:

www.usmilitaryallstars.com – or Tank Stone with the US Military All Stars 931-261-1651
www.charlottecrushers.com – or Jim Klepper with the Charlotte Crushers 704-779-4005

Why are we playing?
We view this as an opportunity to honor and support our active duty military and our local veterans. The US Military All Stars played in the area three years ago and it was a big hit. This game may be their only NC stop before traveling to VA as they make their way up the East Coast.

Why in our area?
The “Passing of the Flag” and “Walk of Honor” ceremonies are unique military traditions we want our local area to experience. The Intimidators General Manager, Randy Long, and the Kannapolis Intimidators organization agree that this is just the right fit for the city and they have been fantastic to work with on this event. An additional advantage is a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Charlotte Crushers Baseball Club.

What are we looking for?
First, we are looking for a title sponsor for this event. Second, we need assistance advertising this game. Specifically we need people or businesses to help us provide meals and lodging for our servicemen. We will also accept donations toward these goals. On June 2nd, the US Military All Stars will host a media event at the stadium, giving fans the opportunity to meet, greet, and take photos with these American heroes. They will have a second opportunity on June 3rd after the game; both are perfect opportunities for marketing your business or organization. The Crushers sincerely hope you see the value of being involved in this event and will agree to support the US Military All Stars during their visit.


Jim Klepper
General Manager
Charlotte Crushers Baseball
[email protected]

HOW IT BEGAN During a visit to the Naval Aviation Museum, President George H.W. Bush discussed the positive impact baseball had on morale during WWII. His comments initiated the development of military baseball in the modern era. Over two decades later, we are the only team in history to wear camo…