Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nick Madrigal
Career Stats: .283 BA 2 HR 34 R 36 RBI 23 SB
Highlights
2017 Pac-12 Player of the Year
2017 College World Series All-Tournament Team
2019 Futures Game Participant
Known as "Nicky Two Strikes" due to his nature of making contact with the ball when down in the count, Nick Madrigal was drafted fourth overall in the 2018 MLB draft by the Chicago White Sox. During his sophomore year in college, Madrigal was named to the College World Series All-Tournament team. In 2021, Madrigal's twin brother Ty Madrigal made his debut for the Dash as a pitcher.
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° 5.506′ 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. The marker is at Truist Stadium. It is stationed across from the press box on the main concourse. 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, 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: Jamie Moyer (here, next to this marker); Eloy Jimenez (here, next to this marker); George Kissel (here, next to this marker); Dwight Evans (here, next to this marker); Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); Gavin Sheets (here, next to this marker); Aaron Rowand (here, next to this marker); Carlos Rodon (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
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 11 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.

