A Legacy in the Making: The Tom Sox Story
The Idea is Born
After discussions with local "baseball people," Charlottesville businessman Jeff Burton meets with Valley League Commissioner Don Lemish about bringing a team to Charlottesville.
It's Official!
The Valley League member teams vote to award a franchise to Charlottesville, set to begin play in the 2015 season.
The Tom Sox are Born
After a public contest with 266 names, "Tom Sox" is chosen. The team colors are announced as blue, green, and gray at a press conference.
First Game in History
The Tom Sox take the field for the first time, falling 4-2. Brett Johnson scores the first run in franchise history.
First Valley League Championship!
In just their third year, the Tom Sox triumph 2-1 over Strasburg to win the title. Michael Wielansky is named league MVP with a record .428 batting average.
Back to the Championship
The Tom Sox advance to the Valley League Championship for the second-straight season, defeating the Lumberjacks 7-6.
100th All-Time Win
The Tom Sox win their 100th all-time game, a 12-7 victory over Winchester. Dan Harwood ties a team record with five RBI.
Back on Top: Second Championship
The team advances to the championship for the third straight year and brings home the hardware, defeating the Strasburg Express 4-1.
Season Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Valley Baseball League cancels the 2020 season.
The Return to Play
The Tom Sox return to the field for the first time in two years, defeating the Covington Lumberjacks 9-5.
The First Tom Sox in the MLB!
2017 Tom Sox player Vinnie Pasquantino is called up to the Kansas City Royals, becoming the first Tom Sox alum to play in Major League Baseball.
A Three-Time Dynasty!
The Tom Sox hoist the cup for the third time in five seasons, finishing with a perfect 6-0 playoff run.
200th All-Time Win
Charlottesville wins their 200th all-time game with an 8-6 triumph over the Culpeper Cavaliers.
Four Rings, Seven Seasons
The Tom Sox cement their dynasty, winning their fourth Valley League Championship by defeating the Purcellville Cannons 2-1.
A Tom Sox Alum on the World Series Stage
Trey Yesavage (2024 Tom Sox) becomes the first program alum to pitch in the World Series, starting Game 1 for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 24. He takes a no-decision in an 11-4 Blue Jays victory. Five days later in Game 5, Yesavage is even better — 7 innings, 1 run, and 12 strikeouts, surpassing Don Newcombe's 76-year-old record for strikeouts in a World Series game by a rookie pitcher. The Blue Jays win the game behind his dominant start.