Williams Wins Rawlings Gold Glove® as Best Defensive Shortstop in MiLB
Minor League Baseball ™ and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced on Tuesday that Charleston RiverDogs shortstop Carson Williams was named a 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove® recipient for his defensive excellence at the position. Williams is the first RiverDogs player to receive the honor. Winners at each position were selected
Minor League Baseball ™ and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced on Tuesday that Charleston RiverDogs shortstop Carson Williams was named a 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove® recipient for his defensive excellence at the position. Williams is the first RiverDogs player to receive the honor.
Winners at each position were selected from players in the 11 full-season Minor Leagues. Each player will receive his own Rawlings Gold Glove Award, modeled after the iconic award given to Major League Baseball’s top defensive players, during the 2023 season.
Williams handled 401 total chances, helped turn 59 double plays and finished with 252 assists in 108 games in the Holy City. The 19-year-old was selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (28th overall) of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California.
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RiverDogs finish five-win week over Columbia
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Third baseman Narciso Polanco went 5-for-5 with two RBIs and three stolen bases as the Charleston RiverDogs overpowered the Columbia Fireflies 10-6 on Saturday Night in front of 3,847 fans at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. With the win, the RiverDogs improve to 14-18 on the season and hold a
Columbia thwarts late rally to snap RiverDogs win streak
CHARLESTON, SC -- The RiverDogs win streak was snapped at five games, as Columbia staved off a rain-delayed comeback attempt and defeated Charleston 3-2 on Friday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in front of 4,340 fans. Columbia capitalized on a RiverDogs error to jump on the board in
Gillen’s big night propels ‘Dogs to fifth straight win
CHARLESTON, SC – Rays’ 2024 first round draft pick Theo Gillen drove in three runs, boosting the RiverDogs to a fifth consecutive victory as Charleston downed the Columbia Fireflies 5-1 on Thursday night in front of 5,176 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. For the second straight night, the
RiverDogs deliver late to defeat Columbia in pitchers’ duel
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Voelker, RiverDogs twirl shutout to open homestand
CHARLESTON, SC – The RiverDogs rode five shutout innings from Jayden Voelker to a shutout victory, defeating the Columbia Fireflies 4-0 on Tuesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in front of 4,172 fans. After a quick five-pitch first inning from Voelker, Charleston (now 11-17) struck in the opening
Homestand Preview: Seniors, Gophers and Minecraft – oh my!
Following a two-week road trip, the RiverDogs return to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park to kick off the month of May, in which the team will play 18 of their 27 games at home. Charleston welcomes the Columbia Fireflies to town May 6-11 to open a stretch of 12 straight
RiverDogs cap two-week road trip with doubleheader sweep
LYNCHBURG, VA – The Charleston RiverDogs snapped their seven-game losing streak in grand fashion, sweeping the Lynchburg Hillcats in a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at Bank of the James Stadium. The RiverDogs won game one 3-1 and game two 7-1. In game one, the RiverDogs struck first in the second
RiverDogs, Hillcats rained out Saturday
LYNCHBURG, VA -- The Charleston RiverDogs and Lynchburg Hillcats game scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed due to inclement weather at Bank of the James Stadium. The two teams will wrap up their six-game series with a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. Both
RiverDogs drop seventh straight in 6-0 loss to Hillcats
LYNCHBURG, VA — The Charleston RiverDogs’ struggles on the road continued Friday night, as they fell 6-0 to the Lynchburg Hillcats at Bank of the James Stadium. Charleston was held to just one hit in the contest, extending their losing streak to seven games and dropping their record to 8-17
Alfaro, Lynchburg pitching grounds RiverDogs offense
LYNCHBURG, VA -- The Lynchburg Hillcats cracked RiverDogs starter Trevor Harrison early and received five strong innings from Jervis Alfaro to take an 8-2 win on Thursday night at Bank of the James Stadium. The defeat is Charleston’s (8-16) sixth consecutive loss – marking the second time this year the
RiverDogs announce Senior Night, Wedding Night Wild Card Wednesday promotions
Charleston, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs have announced their two Wicked Weed Wild Card Wednesday promotions for their upcoming 12-game homestand: Senior Night on May 7 and Wedding Night on May 14 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Senior Night, a celebration of aging for the ages, is set for
Hillcats’ homers sink RiverDogs
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RiverDogs drop back-and-forth battle in first meeting with Hillcats
LYNCHBURG, VA -- The RiverDogs battled back from a first-inning deficit but ultimately dropped the series opener to the Lynchburg Hillcats 6-5 on a blustery Tuesday night at Bank of the James Stadium. The loss is Charleston’s fourth consecutive, dropping the team’s record to 8-14. The Hillcats, a Guardians affiliate,
RiverDogs’ defense falters in finale with Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA -- The RiverDogs squandered a late three-run lead as Fredericksburg walked off Charleston 6-5 in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Virginia Credit Union Ballpark. With the defeat, the RiverDogs drop to 8-13 on the year and lose the series in Fredericksburg 4-2. The Nationals capitalized on three
Vaquero drives in four to lead Fredericksburg past 'Dogs
Fredericksburg, VA -- The RiverDogs claimed an early lead, but Fredericksburg outfielder Cristhian Vaquero drove in four runs and Charleston’s bats fell silent late in a 5-3 loss on Saturday night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. The RiverDogs tallied the game’s first run in the top of the first, as
Fredericksburg capitalizes on late miscues to race past ‘Dogs
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Harrison, RiverDogs shutout FredNats
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Hujsak's three RBIs lead RiverDogs past FredNats
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RiverDogs, Anastopoulo Law Firm Announce Multi-Year Community-Focused Partnership
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Montzingo brothers added to Legends in the South game roster
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RiverDogs no-hit bid falls short, Crawdads come back in series finale
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Pitching prowess leads RiverDogs to series win
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Charleston, S.C.--In a rare feat, the RiverDogs went hitless, but defeated the Hickory Crawdads 1-0 on Friday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. 4,415 fans witnessed the anomaly, which marked the first time since 2023 that a Minor League team was no-hit and still won. It is the first