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Victoria HarbourCats – Five HarbourCats named to All-Star Game

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July 8, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats will be well represented at the 2025 West Coast League All-Star Game with five players selected to the North Division team. Tommy Bridges, Logan Shepherd, Tanner Beltowski, Jack Johnson, and JC Allen will all be going to Bellingham on July 16.

Bridges has arguably been the most dominant starting pitcher in the entire league this season. His 0.35 ERA leads the WCL, and his 26 innings of work rank in the top ten. In six starts, he has given up just one walk and one earned run, while striking out 29, which is the eighth most across the league. He has done so with an impressive pitch mix that includes an elite changeup and slider. He has only surrendered one hit on each of those pitches all season. The Los Angeles native has recently committed to Northwestern University for the Fall.

Shepherd has cemented himself as one of the most dangerous hitters in the league. The recent Mercer University commit is hitting .337 with five home runs, five doubles, and 29 RBIs in 26 games. The slugger has come up clutch in big moments all season, none more so than his pinch-hit three-run home run at home to the Edmonton Riverhawks on June 25 that turned a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 lead. He is sixth in the league in RBIs and slugging percentage, and fifth in home runs.

Beltowski has been a revelation for Todd Haney’s team in the last few weeks. Since moving into the leadoff spot, the Ventura, California native has done nothing but hit, hit, and hit some more. His .357 average is the fifth-best in the WCL. He has nine multi-hit games and has also stolen a team high nine bases. He has eight extra-base hits, including two home runs, which puts him only behind Shepherd on the team.

Johnson, a returning HarbourCat from the 2023 team, has been the definition of consistency in 2025. He has played in 25 games this season and has reached base in every single one. That ongoing on-base streak is the longest in the WCL this season. He has two home runs, three doubles, 15 RBIs, and a team-high 23 walks. Johnson has played stellar defence in multiple positions across the infield and also has six stolen bases to his name.

Allen only joined the HarbourCats on June 21 but has made an immediate impact in the heart of the lineup. In 13 games, the junior from UC San Diego is hitting .396 with five home runs, 16 RBIs, 10 walks, and three doubles. Allen demonstrated in the sweep of the Nanaimo NightOwls a week ago how he can power his team to victory, producing eight hits, including two home runs, and nine RBIs across the three-game series. There is no doubt that with a bigger sample size, he would be right at the top of the WCL leaderboard in all major offensive categories.

Congratulations to our five All-Stars!

The WCL All-Star game returned in 2024 for the first time since 2019 and was won by the North Division team in dramatic fashion, a 3-2 walk-off win. That team included two HarbourCats, Tate Shimao and Carson Cormier. This season’s game in Bellingham will be the 13th All-Star Game in league history.

You can see these stars in action this weekend as the HarbourCats are back home to take on the Kelowna Falcons. Friday, July 11 at 6:35 PM is Harvey’s Birthday, Saturday at 6:35 PM is a Fireworks night, and Sunday’s 1:05 PM matinee is the always popular Bark in the Park game, where all dogs are welcome! Get tickets at harbourcats.com/tickets.

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Victoria HarbourCats – West Coast League meetings to be held in Victoria

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October 6, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. — The capital city of British Columbia will become the centre of the West Coast League (WCL) for two days in October.

The 2025 WCL Fall Meetings, featuring a gathering of team owners/directors, will be held in Victoria, October 20-21. This marks the first time the meetings, often staged near a major U.S. airport (Seattle or Portland) for travel and logistics reasons, have been held in Canada since the formation of the collegiate elite baseball league that evolved from a gathering in Kelowna in 2003, with the Kelowna Falcons as one of the founding members — and the lone Canadian entry until the HarbourCats were founded.

Five of the league’s 17 teams now are located in Canada — in Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops and Edmonton. Kamloops, Nanaimo and Edmonton all started play in 2022.

The HarbourCats, who joined the WCL for the 2013 season and have watched as eight former players have advanced to the MLB level, will also welcome the league to Victoria in July of 2026 and 2027 when the organization plays host to the WCL All-Star Game festival for consecutive seasons, showcasing Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. The all-star game was held in Bellingham the last two summers.

“The inner harbour in fall will be a fantastic setting for these meetings, just as it will be for events around the WCL All-Star Game next July,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the group that operates both the Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls.

Topics expected to be discussed are the finalization of the league’s 2026 schedule, WCL marketing initiatives, and ways to improve best practices around player, coach and umpire development — the keystone goal of the WCL.

“I’m incredibly excited to visit Victoria for our fall meetings,” said Commissioner Rob Neyer. “The city’s rich baseball history and beautiful scenery will provide the perfect backdrop for our teams to discuss the future of the League in one of my favorite WCL markets.”

Season ticket memberships and 12-game flex packs are now on sale for the HarbourCats 2026 season at http://harbourcats.com/tickets. Lock in your season tickets today to get first right of refusal on your seats for the 2026 WCL All-Star game that will be played here in Victoria.

Season tickets, 12-packs and team merchandise are also available at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street, Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-4pm.

 

 

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All-Stars Hayes and Zenk returning to Owls in 2026

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NANAIMO, B.C. — They put on a show for fans at historic Serauxmen Stadium, and they got better as the summer went on.

Talan Zenk (Everett CC) and Jacob Hayes (Azusa Pacific), two West Coast League all-stars in 2025, are returning to the Nanaimo NightOwls next summer — the priority first signings by Head Coach Cody Andreychuk and GM Tina Cornett.

“These two players really enjoyed performing in front of WCL fans, and especially our great fans in Nanaimo,” said Andreychuk, the local product who will enter his second season as the NightOwls’ head coach. “They developed, and they got a chance to be leaders. We are proud of how they represented us at the all-star game and we are very happy they are eager to be in Nanaimo again. These are great young men who represent their schools and families so well.”

Zenk, who was the ultimate utility player by serving in both the infield and outfield, was a spark plug at the top of the order — he hit .289 with 10 stolen bases, four home runs, seven doubles and two triples. The 19-year-old from Brier, WA, had a .853 OPS.

Hayes is without a question the best power hitter the NightOwls have ever had in blue and gold, following up a 19-bomb spring at college by hitting 10 home runs (team record) in 49 WCL games, batting .250 with 44 hits, 30 walks and 39 runs driven in, all while playing nearly every game at first base. The 20-year-old from Anacortes, WA is entering his sophomore season at Azusa Pacific. He was the NightOwls player of the year in 2025.

SEASON TICKETS — The best seats can be secured now! Email tina@nanaimonightowls.com to lock in your 2026 NightOwls season tickets, with versatile fan-friendly flex options to see the best baseball on Vancouver Island. The NightOwls enter their fifth season in the WCL and have had a player selected in the MLB draft each of the last three seasons.

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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats Fall Indoor Youth Training Sessions Now Available!

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Sessions begin September 30th (softball) and October 4th (baseball). Register NOW!

The Victoria HarbourCats and the Edwards Family Training Centre (EFTC) are now taking individual bookings for our Fall 2025 indoor training sessions for both baseball and softball.

The “Offseason Academy“, presented by The EFTC, is designed to keep athletes sharp, confident, and improving long after the final game of summer. Built for youth players who want to stay ahead of the competition, our Academy focuses not only on technical skill development but also on the physical conditioning that keeps athletes strong and game-ready.

With a lineup of specialized camps in areas such as hitting, analytics, and fastball skills, athletes can train with experienced coaches, benefit from professional-level technology like HitTrax, and build the habits that matter most during the offseason.

All sessions take place in the same professional training facility used by the HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide, giving players access to a proven environment for growth and performance.

2025 Fall Sessions Include:

Baseball, Advance Hitting Analytics, $159, Saturdays, 1:15-3:15, October 4 thru November 22. Ages 12-17
The Advanced HitTrax Analytics Hitting Camp is built for serious baseball athletes aged 12–17 who want to take a deeper dive into the analytics behind their swing. Led by Dexter Stoiber from the Victoria Golden Tide collegiate roster, this camp goes beyond basic mechanics to show players how to interpret advanced hitting data, identify areas for improvement, and make the small tweaks that translate into real results on the field. REGISTER HERE

Baseball, Foundations and Futures, $299, Saturdays, 9:00am- 1:00pm, October 4 thru November 22. Ages 8-11
Foundations & Futures” is a high-energy baseball camp for players aged 8–11. This camp delivers professional-grade instruction in a dynamic, fun environment. It’s time to Train With Your Claws Out and carry your skills into next season. REGISTER HERE

Baseball, High Performance Prep, $225, Saturdays, 3:30-6:30pm, October 4 thru November 22. Ages 12-15.
High Performance Prep” is designed for players aged 12–15 who are ready to refine their skills and maintain peak form after summer. This camp delivers advanced instruction in a focused, competitive environment. It’s time to Train With Your Claws Out and prepare for the season ahead. REGISTER HERE

Fastball / Softball, Offseason Advantage, $199, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5-7pm, September 30 thru October 29. Ages 12-17
The Softball / Fastball Skills Camp is built for athletes aged 12–17 who want to strengthen every part of their game during the offseason. With trusted instruction from Maddie Kumala, one of the most respected coaches and players in the fastball community, this camp provides parents with the peace of mind that their athlete is learning in a structured, professional, and supportive environment. REGISTER HERE

There are limited spaces in each camp so don’t delay. Register NOW!

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