Finalists Announced for 9th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards
The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League proudly presents the finalists for awards at the 9th Annual banquet to be held February 6th. This annual baseball and softball recognition event is held to honor top Student-athletes in the community. All finalists have successfully completed the nomination and selection requirements to be eligible as a finalists. These awards are based on many factors; including. character, scholarship, athletic accomplishments, coaches references and leadership skills. Many outstanding baseball and softball players in the area may not be included here if they did not fit enough of the requirements, failed to respond on time to a finalist notification or did not receive nominations from their high school coaches.
The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards provide a recognition opportunity for Student-athletes across the region and I am very proud to present these kids that have come through the nomination and selection process with the event.
Past winners of awards at the Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards include major league players Corey Seager and Richie Shaffer along with top baseball prospects Brett Austin, Trent Thornton, Max Wotell and many others. Outstanding college softball players that were honored include Kalie Lang, Constance Orr, Leah Murray, Sarah Mooney and Jen Rosene.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday February 6th at 6:00pm. A very limited amount of tickets remain on sale as of January 29th at www.hotstovedinner.com
High School Baseball Player of the Year
Kobe Phillips Butler
Will Wilson Kings Mountain
Lawson McArthur South Meck
Jake Holtzapple Providence
Riley Zayicek Lake Norman
High School Baseball Pitcher of the Year
Jake Kuchmaner Marvin Ridge
Henry Ryan Ardrey Kell
Nick Bruno Charlotte Catholic
Chris Cox East Lincoln
Blake Brown North Gaston
Charlotte Knights Baseball “Gamer” of the Year
Scout McFalls Parkwood
Christian Umphlett South Meck
Dirk Masters Charlotte Catholic
Justin Williams Independence
David Stowers Southlake Christian
Baseball Catcher of the Year
Nick Cicci Hopewell
Drew Donathan Charlotte Christian
Mark Perkins Jay M Robinson
Kevin Dobos Marvin Ridge
Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year
Tom Hay Coggins Myers Park
Logan Davidson Providence
Drew Swoope Marvin Ridge
Lawson McArthur South Meck
John Turley Charlotte Christian
Baseball Leadership Award
Tucker Jones Providence
Will Demarcus Hough
Trent Alley Country Day
Chris Cotton Covenant Day School
Luke Orr Hopewell
Baseball Rising Star Award
Tate Pennington Butler
Jonah Beamon Charlotte Christian
Cameron Brantley Ardrey Kell
Rohan Handa Cannon School
Callen Nuccio Cuthbertson
Jake Whitcomb Hickory Ridge
Youth Baseball Player of the Year
Patrick Bloomingburg Providence
Quinlan Ferguson Hopewell
Trey Tujetsch Ardrey Kell
Ray Torres Providence
Patrick Alvarez Myers Park
High School Baseball Team of the Year
Providence High School
Charlotte Christian School
Marvin Ridge High School
Youth Baseball Team of the Year
Cuthbertson Middle School JV
Marvin Ridge Middle School
Crystal Carolina Team of the Year (12U and up)
Team Carolina 15U
HQ4 Clippers 15U Grey
Lake Norman Pirates
Crystal Carolina Sports Team of the Year (11U and under)
Charlotte Nationals 11U
Carolina Reds 10U
Charlotte Athletics 11U
Harrisburg Storm 11U
High School Softball Player of the Year
Carrie Eberle Charlotte Catholic
Brittany Pickett Sun Valley
Hannah Smith Porter Ridge
Rachel Marion Northwestern
High School Softball Pitcher of the Year
Carrie Eberle Charlotte Catholic
Cristi Pressley Piedmont
Dharma Rosbrugh Marvin Ridge
High School Softball “Gamer” of the Year
Emily Clinton Weddington
Casey Bigham Marvin Ridge
Julianna Bass Marvin Ridge
Kaitlyn Macon Hickory Ridge
High School Softball Scholar Athlete of the Year
Lindsey Powell Hickory Ridge
McKenzie Lewis Charlotte Christian
Emily Clinton Weddington
Youth Softball Player of the Year
Amber Parker Parkwood
Gabby Baylog Marvin Ridge
Sara Hammill Mount Pleasant
Morgan Maddaluna Mount Pleasant
Sarah Harkins Parkwood
Spirit of the Game Award
Alyssa Herlocker Grey Stone Academy
Ryan Kirk HomeSchool
Megan Campany Hickory Ridge
Team Shannon