The Sanford Spinners’ sixth season will begin this summer in a new home and under new leadership.
The Spinners announced in early March that Tom Andor has been named the team’s general manager, and also that games in 2026 will be played at Lee County High School’s baseball field.
“I believe baseball brings communities together, and the Sanford Spinners already mean a great deal to this town,” said Andor, a native of St. Francis, Minnesota and a U.S Army veteran. “I’m honored to serve in this role and excited to help create lasting memories for families, fans, and players.”
Andor, who played baseball at the collegiate level, retired from the Army in 2017 and has spent most of his adult life in the Fayetteville area. He works full time in Sanford and lives in Hope Mills. As general manager, he expects to focus on strengthening the family friendly ballpark experience, supporting player development, building community relationships, and continuing the tradition of accessible summer baseball in Sanford.
Additionally, the collegiate level summer league team, part of the Old North State League, announced it will move its home field from Southern Lee High School to Lee County High School.
Owner Al Anderson said in a press release the decision came “after evaluating logistics, long-term operational needs, and overall fit within the community, the organization determined that Lee County High School provides the right environment for the next phase of Spinners baseball.”
A central component of the transition is a facility investment led by the Spinners. The organization will fund brand-new backstop netting, batting cage netting, and pitching tunnel netting at the field. These upgrades are intended to be completed prior to the start of the Lee County High School Yellow Jackets’ season and are meant to benefit Lee County’s program, as well as the broader baseball community that utilizes the field.
In coordination with the Old North State League and Lee County High School administration, the Spinners are also exploring the installation of advanced camera technology at the field. Pending final approvals and logistical coordination, this system would provide automated game filming capabilities to support player development, scouting, and expanded viewing access, and could potentially be utilized by both the Spinners and the Yellow Jackets.
Anderson also thanked Lee County Parks and Recreation, which owns Tramway Park adjacent to Southern Lee High School, for providing the team’s first home field.
“Tramway Park and Southern Lee High School have served as home to the Spinners since the organization’s launch,” Anderson said. “The cooperation, flexibility, and partnership shown during that time helped establish the foundation of the program and allowed the team to grow into what it is today.”
The Spinners’ season runs from early June through the end of July, bringing collegiate wooden bat baseball to Sanford each summer.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 season are now available. Businesses and community partners are encouraged to visit www.sanfordspinners.com or connect directly with Andor at gm@sanfordspinners.com for more information.