Charleston, WV – Dirty Birds’ slugger James Nelson was named the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Player of the Year. This marks the second consecutive year a Dirty Birds player has received this honor in the Atlantic League. Last year, Keon Barnum was the 2024 ALPB Player of the Year   On Wednesday, Nelson was announced as an Atlantic League Postseason All-Star, which was voted on by coaches, managers, and executives of the league. Those same voters elected Nelson to be the player who had the most impact on a game.     “I’m lucky to get a chance to manage...

Charleston, WV – Dirty Birds’ starting shortstop Joseph Rosa and third baseman James Nelson were named to the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 2025 Postseason All-Star Team. Atlantic League coaches, managers, and executives vote on this award recognition of the best players at each position in the league this year.   Rosa started at shortstop for the Dirty Birds in 107 games in 2025.  He committed only 10 errors with 369 total chances making his fielding percentage .973. The infielder also helped turn 43 double plays. He ended the season with a .274 batting average (fourth best on the team), 22...

Charleston, WV – On Monday, the Atlantic League announced its Team and Executive Award Winners. The Charleston Dirty Birds were recognized for their continued outreach and impact in the community as they were named the Outstanding Club Community Service Award Winner.  The team’s commitment to the Charleston and West Virginia community goes beyond the baseball field and baseball season. Since January 1, the Charleston Dirty Birds have attended or hosted over 140 events in the area. Dusty and the front office staff have dedicated over 300 hours of service to causes across West Virginia.   “Being the best community member is...

Charleston, WV - The managers of the top two teams in the American League playoff bracket have connections to professional baseball in Charleston, both as former catchers for teams that played at Watt Powell Park. John Schneider led the Toronto Blue Jays to AL East Division crown and top seed for the playoffs.  He was a catcher for the Charleston Alley Cats in 2003 for 56 games after being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2002 out of the University of Delaware.  He was one of four catchers for the 2003 Alley Cats and hit only .195, but his understanding...

Charleston, WV - The 2025 Charleston Dirty Birds season has officially come to a close, but the team’s impact on the community continues well beyond the ballpark. This year, the Dirty Birds welcomed 165,009 fans through the gates at GoMart Ballpark, marking a 3.14% increase from the 2024 season, a testament to the growing excitement and support from the Charleston community. Off the field, the Dirty Birds’ commitment to giving back was just as strong. Dusty and the Dirty Birds front office staff participated in more than 120 community events, dedicating over 277 hours of service to causes throughout Charleston and...