Finch Field to host 40 year-old collegiate baseball series between USA and Japan

"HiToms of the Coastal Plain League will host an international contest as the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team faces the Japanese Collegiate All-Stars on Sunday, July 6.  The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the home ballpark of the HiToms, Finch Field.

“We’re beyond excited to offer this unique event to the baseball fans in our community,” said Nick Gaski, HiToms GM. This is the first international baseball game in High Point/Thomasville history.

What better way to celebrate the Independence Day holiday and enjoy a collegiate game with USA facing off Japan? Bring the entire family because this is a game you don’t want to miss! Come out prior to the game on July 6, and watch the teams kick off practicing for the big game. The teams will be available for autographs and picture-taking opportunities.

“The HiToms organization is truly honored to have such a significantly important international game played in the greater High Point area,” said HiToms President Greg Suire. “Through its 75-plus years, Finch Field has played host to numerous historic baseball moments and July 6 will prove to be one of the most significant events in its history”.

Tickets can be purchased through the HiToms box office by calling 336-472-8667. Box seats are $9, general admission is $8 and kids under 11 can attend for $7. Come out and be a part of this community milestone."

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HiToms Ink Three Former Legion Players for 2014 Season

The High Point-Thomasville HiToms today announce the signing of three players to the 2014 Coastal Plain League roster. Tyler Britton, Pete Guy, and Justin Morrison will don the red, white, and blue for the HiToms this season. "We're thrilled to welcome Pete, Justin and Tyler back into the HiToms organization for the 2014 season," said HiToms GM, Nick Gaski. "All three young men are shining examples of student-athletes and we look forward to their contributions on and off the field this summer." Britton, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, has signed to Big South Conference member, High Point University, for the 2015 season. This season at Pitt Community College in Greenville, N.C., he has made 16 appearances with one start, and holds a 3-3 record in 26 innings pitched. The High Point, N.C. native's 2.77 ERA and 9.69 K/9 ratio both rank third-best on the team. A late addition to last year's HiToms squad, Britton went four innings and allowed one earned run in his only appearance of the year. Guy also returns to the HiToms after being added to the roster toward the end of last season, starting seven of the 10 games he appeared in. The sophomore catcher from Winston-Salem, N.C. is the leading power hitter on the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs, with four home runs and a .500 slugging percentage. Guy has driven in 19 runs and currently sports a .358 on base percentage. Another local son of High Point, N.C., Morrison shouldered a sizable workload for the Guilford College Quakers as he's third on the team with 33 innings pitched. In 13 appearances and three starts, the junior righty has notched 24 punch-outs, second-best on the team, while allowing less than a hit per inning. All three players are Post 87 HiToms alumni through the organization's American Legion program. They, along with the rest of the 2014 roster, will open up the season at home against the Kernersville Bulldogs at Finch Field. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.       About the High Point-Thomasville HiToms    A historic baseball franchise in the heart of the Piedmont, the High Point-Thomasville HiToms are an organization committed to baseball player development. With five championship-caliber teams, accentuated by its three-time champion Coastal Plains League affiliate, the HiToms strive to give each player an opportunity to excel on and off the field. Home games are played at Finch Field in Thomasville, N.C.