DURHAM, N.C. – The Coastal Plain League (CPL) announced today that Holly Springs shortstop Brady Gold and Forest City pitcher Ron Robinson were named the TrackMan CPL Hitter and Pitcher of the Week respectively for Week 8 (July 19-July July 25) of the 2026 season.
Gold came up big in helping the Salamanders go undefeated on the week. The sophomore from Wofford batted .412 with seven hits, five runs, and a league-best 10 RBIs. He recorded three extra base hits (one each), reached via a walk once, and being hit twice, while also stealing four bags. He also sported a .500 on-base percentage, .765 slugging, and an OPS of 1.265 on the week. Overall, he is slashing .325/.420/.525 on the season, with 13 hits, including three doubles and six walks. Gold also has already racked up double digits in both runs (12) and RBIs (16).
On the bump, Robinson made the most of his sole appearance on the week. At home against Lexington County, the redshirt-senior from USC Aiken threw a complete game shutout across a run-ruled 7-inning contest. He earned the win and had an unblemished ERA, while he held opposing batters to a .160 average and just four hits against him. Robinson also walked four and struck out seven to finish with a 1.14 WHIP and K/9 of 9.00. So far this season, the 6-0, 190-pound righty is 2-2 with a 6.43 ERA across 28 innings. He’s surrendered 21 runs — 20 earned — on 33 hits, walked 15 and struck out 21.
About Coastal Plain League:
The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s premier and most innovative summer collegiate baseball league. The CPL is currently comprised of 15 franchises playing in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. To date, the CPL has had over 1,800 alumni drafted, and 212 alums make their Major League debut. Most notable alumni include Justin Verlander, Ryan Zimmerman, Mark Reynolds, Kevin Youkilis, Chris Taylor, Jake Cave, Alec Bohm, Chas McCormick and NFL Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @CPLBaseball.
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