The Gastonia Grizzlies were a collegiate summer baseball team playing in the Coastal Plain League.

The team played its home games at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina, where they were known for their unique promotional events and fireworks shows.

The first pitch was at midnight with festivities before the game including bed races, eating contests, players in the dunk tank, home run derby and a live band in the Beer Garden.

Michael Heesch was named Rawlings Defensive Player of the Year by finishing the season at 9-0 including three shutouts in the CPL playoffs.

Heesch in addition to RHP Derek Epps were named to the Perfect Game Summer Ball All American Team.