Winchester Royals fall to Harrisonburg in season opener, 4-2
HARRISONBURG -- After retiring the first batter of the eighth inning, Winchester Royals starting pitcher Nick Beardsley allowed a single up the middle to Cameron Irvine and walked Paul Castillo. With the game tied 2-2 and a pair of left-handed hitters due up , Royals head coach Jacob Mays took the ball from his starter and brought in southpaw Ryan Flores to record the final two outs of the frame. "We get into a ball game going into the seventh or eighth, we want to do matchup
Winchester Royals 2018 Season Preview
“On paper I feel like we are the best team in the league,” Winchester Royals head coach Jacob Mays said in an interview on May 24th. “I’m very excited about this season and I think we’ve got a lot of potential.” The newest Royals head coach said this before the Royals’ 11-3 win over the Brunswick Orioles in an exhibition game on Wednesday night. Brunswick, a perennial powerhouse in the world of adult semi-pro baseball, served up four home runs to the Royals that night. Winche
Colt Webb joins the shortlist of local players
Colt Webb joins the shortlist of local players (Ryan Kennedy, Anthony Simonelli, and Bryan Whitacre) that will be a part of the Winchester Royals this summer. A native of Berryville, Webb enjoys the luxury of playing in a competitive summer league that is just minutes away from home. “It helps staying local because I feel more comfortable, so I definitely think it will be a beneficial experience,” Webb said. The rising sophomore started nine games for Potomac State College (K
Royals 40th Anniversary
39 illustrious summers of college baseball have come and gone for the Winchester Royals. June 1st marks the beginning of the organization’s 40th season. Much like the game of baseball, the Royals have experienced an ample amount of change and growth over the past four decades. Some 150 or so players have been drafted and/or signed to play professional baseball after their tenures with the Royals. Collectively, 31 players have been promoted to a Major League roster. Mark David
Alabama-Huntsville’s Kaylib Hanson will sport green and gold for Winchester on June 1st.
The Royals roster will stretch as far as Alabama this summer as Alabama-Huntsville’s Kaylib Hanson will sport green and gold for Winchester on June 1st. Hanson has not gotten the chance to play for the Chargers yet, as he will be transferring after two successful seasons at Snead State. He will be making the transition from JUCO to Division II NCAA baseball next spring, similar to what the Royals’ Jordan Huntley experienced this spring. In his sophomore season catching for th
Royals Welcome Hillsdale College Catcher Donald Ring
Hillsdale College catcher Donald Ring will be stepping into uncharted territory when he heads south this summer to play for the Winchester Royals. A native of Illinois, Ring is looking forward to experiencing the Shenandoah Valley for the first time. “It’s definitely a new experience. (The Valley Baseball League is) a good, competitive league. It’s also going to be the first summer where I don’t know anybody on the team,” Ring said. Closing in on the postseason at Hillsdale,
Coastal Carolina Sends Another Pitcher to the Royals This Summer
As part of seven sophomore pitchers that the Winchester Royals are bringing in this summer, Shaddon Peavyhouse is quite possibly the most eager to step on the mound and make an immediate impact. “I wanted to go to a league that is going to make me better,” Peavyhouse said. “I’m still learning how to pitch because in high school I didn’t really pitch.” Peavyhouse was initially recruited to Coastal Carolina University to be a two-way player (SS/RHP). Upon arriving to the Chanti
Meet Chris Salvey: Offensive Connoisseur, Defensive Wizard
Chris Salvey is the Royals’ newest corner infielder that will be joining the team this summer. Entering his senior summer league season, he has chosen to compete in the Valley Baseball League to close out his career. One big reason Salvey chose the VBL over other leagues is exposure. The Royals have a rich history of players getting drafted to the MLB, and he hopes to be another alumni added to the list. “I do want to play professional baseball, so [the VBL] will help a lot,”
Royals Welcome Abundance of Local Players to Team This Summer
The Winchester Royals are set to have five players from the immediate area join the team this summer in their 40th season. A combination of graduates from James Wood High School and Millbrook High School, these talents are of some of the best players in all of Virginia. They will now have the opportunity to compete on the same team for their hometown, and all of them have potential to be an integral part of the team. Austin Murphy, Virginia Military Institute Murphy is one of
Welcome to our new web site!
What better way to help kick off the new year and start celebrating our 40th season than with a new web site?! More to come, including an online store, kids corner, and page designated to our favorite mascot, Chester! Please be patient as we work out any kinks and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. #Baseball #ValleyLeagueBaseball #WinchesterVA #40thseason
