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News: Claudio Custodio Named IBL Most Valuable Player

The Intercounty Baseball League on Friday announced that Claudio Custodio of the Guelph Royals has been named IBL Most Valuable Player and the recipient of the John Bell Memorial Trophy.The John Bell Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. The winner is selected…

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The Intercounty Baseball League on Friday announced that Claudio Custodio of the Guelph Royals has been named IBL Most Valuable Player and the recipient of the John Bell Memorial Trophy.

The John Bell Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. The winner is selected by the IBL Board of Governors at the end of the regular season. John Bell was a Listowel native who was largely responsible for Stratford’s return to their Intercounty Baseball league in 1964.

Robert Mullen of London finished second, followed by Welland’s Justin Gideon.

Custodio recorded a 2.17 ERA with 196 strikeouts and 25 walks. Claudio’s 196 punchouts for the season set a new IBL record, surpassing Ron Stead’s 57-year mark of 156 set in 1965 when he was nearing the end of a nine-year run with the Brantford Red Sox.

IBL MVP Winners
2022 Claudio Custodio, Guelph Royals
2021 Garrett Takamatsu, Toronto Maple Leafs
2019 Jordan Castaldo, Barrie
2018 Justin Marra, Toronto
2017 Sean Reilly, Kitchener
2016 Tanner Nivins, Kitchener
2015 Sean Reilly, Kitchener
2014 Jordan Castaldo, Barrie
2013 Sean Reilly, Toronto
2012 Frank Hare, Guelph
2011 Sean Reilly, Barrie
2010 Ryan Spataro, Barrie
2009 Jamie Pogue, Guelph
2008 Frank Hare, Guelph
2007 Jeff Pietraszko, Kitchener
2006 Jordan Lundberg, Barrie
2005 Ryan Spataro, Barrie
2004 Rich Butler, Toronto
2003 Paul Spoljaric, Toronto
2002 Luke Baker, Kitchener
2001 Rob Butler, Toronto
2000 Randy Curran, Kitchener
1999 Jeff Pietraszko, Kitchener
1998 Randy Curran, Kitchener
1997 Rob Patterson, Toronto
1996 Dominic Campeau, Toronto
1995 Erik Laseke, Guelph,
1995 Jason Rausch, Kitchener,
1995 and Mark Fraser, Stratford
1994 Erik Laseke, Guelph
1993 Erik Laseke, Guelph and
1993 Randy Curran, Kitchener
1992 Rick Johnston, Toronto
1991 Scott Gardiner, Toronto
1990 Rick Johnston, Toronto
1989 Bill Byckowski, Toronto
1988 Barry Petrachenko, Stratford
1987 Darrell Kemp, Niagara Falls
1986 Kevin Aitcheson, Stratford
1985 Bill Byckowski, Toronto
1984 Rob Froese, Kitchener
1983 Mike Yearout, Kitchener
1982 Gary Borg, Cambridge
1981 Phil Turner, St. Thomas
1980 Bill Martin, Kitchener
1979 Brian Walters, Toronto
1978 Jeff Jens, Stratford
1977 Kevin Higgins, Stratford
1976 Denis Flanagan, Stratford
1975 Mike Kilkenny, London
1974 Jim Ridley, Stratford
1973 Bob McKillop, Kitchener
1972 Alf Payne, Toronto
1971 Bob McKillop, Kitchener
1970 Tom McKenzie, Kitchener
1969 Bob McKillop, Kitchener
1968 Bob McKillop, Kitchener
1967 Ron Stead, Guelph
1966 Al Greenberg, London
1965 Ron Stead, Brantford
1964 Rolf Scheel, London
1963 Ron Stead, Brantford
1962 John Poholsky, Guelph
1961 Wallace “Spud” Bush, Brantford
1960 Ron Stead, Brantford
1959 Stan Anderson, London
1958 Johnny Ambrose, St. Thomas
1951 Wilmer Fields, Brantford
1950 Alex Kvasnak, Waterloo
1949 Tommy White, London
1948 John Bain, Kitchener
1947 Bob Schnurr, Kitchener
1937 George Miskimmons, Stratford
1936 Frank Colman, London
1935 Bruno Pollock, St. Thomas
1934 Alfred White, London
1933 Leo Doan, St. Thomas
1932 James “Lefty” Hill, K-W
1931 Wilbur Kress, Galt
1930 Gordon Bradshaw, Galt
1929 Johnny Jones, Guelph
1928 Jim O’Connor, Guelph
1927    Harold Lynch, Galt

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News: IBL Veteran Brett Lawson Re-Signs with Hamilton

The Hamilton Cardinals have re-signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Brett Lawson.Standing tall at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Burlington, Lawson made a mid-season move to the Cardinals from the Welland Jackfish during the 2023 campaign. Despite a limited regular-season engagement, where he pitched 7 innings for the Cardinals, Lawson stepped up remarkably in the playoff series…

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The Hamilton Cardinals have re-signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Brett Lawson.

Standing tall at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Burlington, Lawson made a mid-season move to the Cardinals from the Welland Jackfish during the 2023 campaign. Despite a limited regular-season engagement, where he pitched 7 innings for the Cardinals, Lawson stepped up remarkably in the playoff series against Barrie, delivering a standout performance by striking out 10 batters across 8 innings and achieving a commendable ERA of 3.37.

With a rich career spanning over 500 innings in the IBL and accumulating more than 400 strikeouts, Lawson’s experience is unparalleled in the league. His illustrious career includes clinching the IBL’s prestigious Dominico Cup with the Barrie Baycats from 2014 to 2018. Lawson’s professional journey was kickstarted when he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft, following his tenure at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, marking the beginning of a six-season journey in professional baseball. The Cardinals will continue to lean on Lawson’s proven leadership and track record of success throughout the 2024 season.

“Lawson is one of the model IBL veterans, and with a young roster, we’re fortunate to have him back with us,” said George Halim, Hamilton Cardinals General Manager. “He’s a lifetime pro who knows how to get outs, and knows how to compete while giving us a chance to win when he’s out there.”

About the Hamilton Cardinals

The Hamilton Cardinals Baseball Club are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, established in 1919. For more information visit: https://www.theibl.cahttps://www.iblcardinals.ca

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News: JACKFISH ANNOUNCE CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION GAME AGAINST QUEBEC CAPITALES

WELLAND – The Welland Jackfish, Niagara’s sports entertainment destination, is excited to announce they will host the 2023 Frontier League Champions Quebec Capitales for a preseason game at Welland Stadium on Monday, May 6.Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Concessions will be available and tickets…

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WELLAND – The Welland Jackfish, Niagara’s sports entertainment destination, is excited to announce they will host the 2023 Frontier League Champions Quebec Capitales for a preseason game at Welland Stadium on Monday, May 6.

Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Concessions will be available and tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 905-735-9834 or by clicking here

“It will be great to open the doors on May 6 for the exhibition against Quebec,” team President and Director of Fun, Ryan Harrison said. “I appreciate Pat Scalabrini and the entire Quebec Capitales for making this happen for us and all of our fans. It will be tremendous for our players – and our gameday staff – to get in a preseason game under the lights as we continue to prepare for Opening Day. It’s incredible to be home at the Pond.” 

The Québec Capitales (French: Les Capitales de Québec) are a professional baseball team based in Quebec City, Quebec. The Capitales have been members of the Frontier League since the 2020 season after a merger between the Can-Am League and the Frontier League in October 2019. Since the 1999 season, the Capitales have played their home games at Stade Canac. 

The Jackfish return to The Pond on Saturday, May 18th at 6:05 pm for their 2024 Home Opener. Season membership and flex plans are on sale now at wellandjackfish.com/2024 or by calling 905-735-9834. 

The Welland Jackfish are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @wellandjackfish.

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News: Leafs Re-Sign Pitcher Chris Nagorski

TORONTO, Ontario – The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club (@MapleLeafsBaseball) announced today the re-signing of 5 time IBL Champion Right-Handed Pitcher Chris NagorskiNagorski returns for his 3rd season with the Leafs after spending 8 seasons in the IBL with Guelph and Barrie. Nagorski is 2nd all time in IBL career saves (25) and 12th all-time…

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TORONTO, Ontario – The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club (@MapleLeafsBaseball) announced today the re-signing of 5 time IBL Champion Right-Handed Pitcher Chris Nagorski

Nagorski returns for his 3rd season with the Leafs after spending 8 seasons in the IBL with Guelph and Barrie. Nagorski is 2nd all time in IBL career saves (25) and 12th all-time in appearances (136 games) . Last season in 12 games, Chris stuck out 8 and had an ERA of 5.26 in 13.2 Innings pitched.

“Chris is a tremendous team player and understands his role as a leader and late inning relief pitcher. He knows how to be ready to pitch and helps the younger players adjust to the IBL. We are excited to have him back this year.” GM Jeff Lounsbury

“I am thrilled to run it back with the boys and contribute to a new era of Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball” said Nagorkski

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 100-year-old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.mapleleafsbaseball.com or follow the Maple Leafs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

This announcement is brought to you by NEW ERA CAP COMPANY official hat supplier of the Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball Team.  New Era | New Era Hats & Apparel – New Era Cap

Photo: Craig Aikin 

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