Coastal Plain League – Randolph Record

New season brings large roster for ZooKeepers — and early winning streak

June 1, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A large roster could bring big things for the Asheboro ZooKeepers. “It’s always good to have too many than not enough,” said Mark Weidemaier, the team’s first-year manager. In-season player attrition has been […]

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Asheboro ZooKeepers set to launch season with some local flavor

May 28, 2026 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers play their home opener Friday night against the Forest City Owls at McCrary Park. The ZooKeepers have listed more than 45 players as joining the summer collegiate baseball team this […]

Former big-league outfielder joins ZooKeepers’ coaching staff

April 23, 2026 Randolph Record Comments Off

Skye Bolt, right, played in the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics. (The Associated Press) ASHEBORO — Former major league outfielder Skye Bolt will be the hitting coach for the Asheboro ZooKeepers this year, the […]

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College Baseball Notes: Marsh puts together solid summer season

August 14, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Tanner Marsh (Courtesy photo) Former Asheboro baseball player Tanner Marsh was named to a spot for the Cape Cod League All-Star Game this summer. Marsh, shortstop was selected for the midseason showcase last month […]

ZooKeepers fall short of reaching playoffs

August 4, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Nick O’Brien of the Asheboro ZooKeepers slides into second base during the team’s home finale last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers were left out of the Coastal Plain […]

ZooKeepers aim for spot in new CPL playoff format

July 28, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Davis Germann had key production at the plate for the Asheboro ZooKeepers during the past week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Coastal Plain League’s new playoff format could impact the Asheboro ZooKeepers […]

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Coastal Plain League Notes: Injuries strike area players Atkins, Parks

July 22, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A heel injury resulted in a premature end to the season for Asheboro ZooKeepers utility player Hunter Atkins. The former Randleman standout said the ailment didn’t heal right away and continued to be […]

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Former player holds spot on ZooKeepers staff

July 15, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Owen Blackledge is back with the Asheboro ZooKeepers this season, but not in a playing capacity. He’s an assistant coach with the Coastal Plain League team. Blackledge played for the ZooKeepers in 2023 […]

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ZooKeepers reap All-Star credentials

July 8, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

Several players with Asheboro’s team were picked to be part of the CPL All-Star Game ASHEBORO — Three members of the Asheboro ZooKeepers were tagged as starters for the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game. […]

ZooKeepers embrace another Asheboro summer

July 1, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Yariel Diaz is among several members of the Asheboro ZooKeepers who are back this summer for a second season with the Coastal Plain League team. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — When it comes […]