Summer is almost here, the perfect time to kick back and watch some baseball! Luckily, Greenville is now ‘Gnome Sweet Gnome’ to the Coastal Plain League’s newest baseball team- the Greenville Yard Gnomes!
Come chill with all your Gnomies and watch the Greenville Yard Gnomes play their first home game on Friday, May 24 against the Tri-City Chili Peppers at the newly renovated Guy Smith Stadium in Greenville. Get your tickets now!
According to legend, gnomes have lived underground for centuries, stoically guarding buried treasure and nearby plant life. Here in the heart of Pirate Nation, a hidden chapter of pirate lore has recently been unearthed. Get all the dirt on the Greenville Yard Gnomes here!
“In the magical realm of baseball, where tradition meets imagination, the Greenville Yard Gnomes are not just a team; they’re now a living legend,” said Yard Gnomes General Manager, Michael Villafana. “Our commitment to blending the rich history of baseball in Greenville with the enchantment of the Yard Gnomes is a testament to our passion for the game and the community.”
The Yard Gnomes brand pays homage to Greenville's rich sports history, traditions, and culture. The gold of their uniform and hat pay homage to the ECU Pirates, while the green echoes the official green of the City of Greenville. The wooden bat takes the form of North Carolina, with skull and crossbones marking the spot of Greenville, NC. As tribute to the legacy of baseball in the region, the Yard Gnomes’ font mirrors that of the legendary Greenville Greenies, who played in Greenville from 1928 to 1951. You gotta get yourself some Yard Gnomes gear to cheer on our newest team! Shop the Team Store here.
The Yard Gnomes brand was created by Brian Begley, a New Jersey-based artist, widely recognized for his ability to blend historical and contextual elements with a clean, simple style. Begley has worked with the Durham Bulls, Harlem Globetrotters, Orlando Magic, and Carolina Hurricanes, among others.
You will not want to a moment of the action when the Greenville Yard Gnomes step onto the Ronald "RV" Vincent Field at Guy Smith Stadium for home games during their inaugural season! For the full season schedule and ticket information please visit www.yardgnomesbaseball.com.
