Former Hokie looks to get back on baseball field; Salem Sox open ballpark for fans Gene Marrano May 27, 2020 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Griffith: latest pandemic relief bill doesn’t look out for the little guyNext: New school superintendent wants to hear from parents Related Stories 1 min read Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025