Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gavin Sheets

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

1. Gavin Sheets Marker

Inscription.
Dash Career: (2018)
Career Stats: .293 BA • 6 HR • 58 R • 61 RBI

Highlights
2017 All-ACC first team

Having two stints in the city of Winston-Salem, Gavin Sheets played his college ball for Wake Forest from 2014-2017 before being drafted in the second round by the Chicago White Sox. Sheets returned to Camel City one year later, suiting up for the Dash, on his journey to the majors. Sheets made his MLB debut mid-season in 2021; smacking 11 home runs in his debut season.

Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2018.

Location. 36° 5.509′ N, 80° 15.364′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Ballpark Way east of Peters Creek Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Ballpark Way, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marcus Semien (here, next to this marker); Chris Sale (here, next to this marker); Aaron Rowand (here, next to this marker); Carlos Rodon (here, next to this marker); Luis Robert (here, next to this marker); Nick Madrigal (here, next to this marker); Jamie Moyer (here, next to this marker); Eloy Jimenez (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

More about this marker. The marker is at Truist Stadium. It is stationed near the main entrance into the ballpark.

Gavin Sheets Marker (left) look towards the main entrance to the ballpark. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

2. Gavin Sheets Marker (left) look towards the main entrance to the ballpark.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.