The Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League (CPL) announced they have signed a pair of right-handed pitchers from the University of Richmond; Andrew Brockett and Jonathan deMarte.  They will join Spiders teammate Jake Mayers, an infielder, on the Sharks roster.

Brockett, a native of North Haven, Ct., is currently in his sophomore season for the Spiders and will play collegiate summer ball for the first time.  He leads the team with 20 games pitched, making three starts.  The righty is winless, and has taken eight losses despite fanning 38 batters and walking just 13 in 37.1 innings.

As a freshman, deMarte has not seen the mound for Richmond in 2012 and will take a redshirt year.  He was named the CollegeSportsMadness.com Atlantic-10 Preseason Freshman of the Year after being named Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of New York in each of his final two high school seasons.

The Wilmington Sharks are members of Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league.  Preparing for its 16^th season, The Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.  The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats.  Players are housed with local host families for the summer.  The CPL has had over 930 alumni drafted and 50 alums make their Major League debut thus far.  For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.

Fat Tony’s

Racine Drive

7:00 p.m.

The Wilmington Sharks are gearing up for another great season and organizing our host families is top priority in getting ready.  We want to invite you to come out and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and information.  It is a time to come and hear about the rewarding opportunity of housing one of these top athletes for the 2012 summer season.  For those who have done it before it is a chance to reconnect and share with others what a wonderful experience it is to be a part of the Sharks organization and to provide a “home away from home” for the players.   We want this to be the best season yet, and it starts with you!  Finding families who love baseball and want to share the excitement of watching “their” players in action is what makes this program as successful as it is.  Though it may seem like a lot to open your home to a stranger, these players become part of your family and leave behind a lot of great memories.   Please come out and join us!  We will have information on the upcoming season, the players, and the process of “hosting”!  If you know any families whom you think might be interested, feel free to invite them to come and hear about it.   The more we spread the word about how much fun it is to be a part of the “Shark Experience”, the better it will be.  We look forward to seeing you at Fat Tony’s!

The Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League (CPL) announced they have signed Grayson Atwood and Chris O’Brien from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Atwood, a versatile freshman, could see playing time at first and third base, as well as the outfield. Ranked No. 13 in North Carolina, Atwood also ranks nationally at No. 240 according to Perfect Game. With a .300 batting average, Atwood has made 10 appearances for the Tar Heels this season and hit the game-winning RBI against Coastal Carolina University. A native of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., Atwood participated in the 2010 Perfect Game National Showcase. Atwood was also nominated for the Morehead Cain Scholarship at UNC.

O’Brien joins the Sharks pitching staff following his freshman year. The left-handed pitcher has pitched 22 innings for the Tar Heels and has recorded 13 strikeouts. With a 3.68 ERA, O’Brien’s fastball hits 88 miles per hour. O’Brien was coached by Mike Hickey at Malvern Preparatory School near his hometown of Drexel Hill, Pa. As a junior, O’Brien earned first team all-league and all-Philly honors. O’Brien was also chosen as an Under Armour Pre-Season All-American.

The Wilmington Sharks are members of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Preparing for its 16^th season, The Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer. The CPL has had over 930 alumni drafted and 48 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.