Summer Circuit Overview
The 2026 season marks a pivotal year for the Concord University baseball program, as sixteen veteran players disperse across a handful of prestigious wood‑bat summer leagues stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coastal plains of North Carolina.
From the Old North State League in North Carolina to the Coastal Plain League in Virginia, from the Palmetto State League in South Carolina to the Blue Ridge League that criss‑crosses the Appalachian foothills, the schedule is as diverse as the talent on display.
Standout Performances
Jack McGeehan, a rising sophomore outfielder, earned a spot on the Old North State League All‑Star Team while suiting up for the Raleigh Red Oaks, a testament to his rapid development and offensive versatility.
On the mound, Casey Thomas has been equally impressive, posting a 2.02 earned run average over 13.1 innings for the Martinsville Mustangs in the Coastal Plain League, a performance that has placed him among the league’s most reliable arms.
Lucas Cannon, the starting left fielder for the Easley Doodlebus in the Palmetto State League, has batted .324 and stolen 25 bases, underscoring his all‑around skill set.
Additional contributors include Andrew Cortor, who went 1‑for‑4 for the Hendersonville Honeycrisps, and John Doak, who appeared in two games for the Danville Dairy Daddies, while Gavin Dow logged seven innings across eight outings for the Marion Hungry Mothers in the Blue Ridge League.
Relief efforts have been bolstered by Elijah Green’s seven strikeouts in 8.2 innings for American Legion Post 32 in Beckley, and Jared Lavergne’s .320 average with 18 RBI and 16 stolen bases for the Marion Hungry Mothers.
Not all players saw action this summer; Braden Farmer, Jackson Horton, Bryce Peterson, Christian Shrewsbury, James Vincell and Orion Wills each missed the 2026 wood‑bat circuit, with Owen Repass sidelined by injury.
Looking Ahead
With a blend of proven performers and promising newcomers, Concord University’s baseball alumni are shaping a narrative of steady growth. As the summer winds down, the data collected in these leagues will inform fall training plans and could translate into increased visibility for the next NCAA season.