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The top hitters in the Gastonia and Shelby area for high school baseball are highlighted, focusing on players' batting averages, hits, home runs, and RBIs. The regular season ends on May 1, with playoffs starting shortly after.
Who are Gastonia, Shelby area baseball's top hitters? Here's a look
The final week of the 2026 high school baseball season is upon us.
Here’s a look at the top hitters in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties, surveying players’ batting averages (minimum of 30 at bats), hits, home runs and RBIs through Friday, April 24.
Regular season action concludes May 1, with baseball playoff brackets unveiled Monday, May 4. Postseason action begins the following evening. Third- and fourth-round play is scheduled for May 12 and 15, respectively, with regional championship series to take place May 19-23. NCHSAA state championship series are scheduled for May 27-30.
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The article surveys the top hitters based on batting averages, hits, home runs, and RBIs in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties.
The regular season concludes on May 1, 2026.
The playoffs begin on May 4, 2026, with postseason action continuing through May 30.
Players are evaluated based on their batting averages, with a minimum of 30 at-bats, as well as their hits, home runs, and RBIs.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball's Gavin Smith slides into home plate during the Red Raiders' 5-3 win over Crest on April 23, 2026 in Belmont.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball's Gavin Smith slides into home plate during the Red Raiders' 5-3 win over Crest on April 23, 2026 in Belmont.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Top hitters in Gastonia, Shelby baseball going into season's final week