Former Hokie looks to get back on baseball field; Salem Sox open ballpark for fans Gene Marrano May 27, 2020 1 minute read Former Virginia Tech Hokie Chad Pinder played every position except catcher and pitcher for the Oakland A’s last season; he’s keeping in baseball shape at his home in Charlotte. And eat – and drink – at the Salem Red Sox ballpark: Share: Post navigation Previous: Griffith: latest pandemic relief bill doesn’t look out for the little guyNext: New school superintendent wants to hear from parents Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026