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⚾️ BREAKING NEWS ⚾️
Brock Baseball Senior RHP Alex Nolan (Burlington, ON) has officially signed with the Toronto @BlueJays.
Congratulations, Alex! The Brock Baseball family is extremely proud.
Read about Alex’ path to the pros:
➡️ gobadgers.ca/news/2019/6/12/…
#WeAreBadgers
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Congratulations to Brock Baseball alum RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) on officially re-signing with the Toronto @BlueJays.
Alex has been assigned to the @DunedinBlueJays.
Go get ‘em, Alex.
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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Congratulations to Charles Kissi (@CoachKissi) — former @BrockMensBall Head Coach and current @Raptors905 Assistant Coach — on being part of the @Raptors NBA Championship.
Coach Kissi has been a huge supporter of Brock Baseball over the years.
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Brock Baseball is excited to announce our fresh new “modern retro” uniform for 2019.
Off-white natural-colour Nike Vapor Dinger jersey with embroidered wordmark, numbers, logos, piping and Canada flag.
Big thanks to @NikeTeamCanada and @TLitzenSports.
#WeAreBadgers 🦡 ⚾️ 🇨🇦
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ICYMI, Brock Baseball unveiled our fantastic new modern/retro Nike uniforms over the weekend vs @ErieCCAthletics.
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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JUST IN: Senior RHP Alex Nolan was invited to the @BlueJays’ pre-draft workout held earlier today at the Rogers Centre.
Here are a few pitches of Alex in action...
@BrockBadgers @GuruCBG @CDNBaseballNet @elliottbaseball
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DID YOU KNOW: The @VanCanadians reserve the number 33 for Canadian 🇨🇦 players on the roster in honour of the great Larry Walker (@Cdnmooselips33). Listen below.
Brock Baseball alum Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) proudly wore 33 in 2019.
#HOF2020 #LarryWalker
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Congratulations to Brock Baseball alum Ryan Bench (@rbench24) on accepting a position in the Sport Science department with the Texas @Rangers.
Ryan, a Kinesiology grad finishing his MSc in Applied Health Sciences, was a key member of the program from 2015-2020.
#WeAreBadgers
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The Brock Baseball family wishes Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) the best of luck as he departs today for @BlueJays spring training at the brand new complex in Dunedin, FL.
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It's more than just wins and losses.
It's about making a difference.
Every kid should get a toy on Xmas!
#merrychristmas #WEAREREADY 🅱️⚾️
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UPDATE: We just received word that Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) will be starting his pro career with Blue Jays affiliate Vancouver Canadians and playing at the amazing Nat Bailey Stadium.
#WeAreBadgers #AtTheNat
📸: @vancanadians
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We have arrived at St. Bonaventure. Beautiful day and beautiful setting in the Allegheny Mountains for two games vs. @BonniesBaseball.
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Look who stopped by practice last week. None other than @BlueJays farmhand and former Badger @NolNasty2point0, fresh off the plane from his season with the @VanCanadians.
Alex will work with the team and share his experiences until he reports back to Rookie Camp on Sep. 21st.
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First day outside on the turf at Brock’s Alumni Field.
“It was really good for the team to be back out on the field again. The guys were excited. Really good energy today.”
— Marc LePage, Head Coach
#WeAreBadgers 😷
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We are excited to announce RHP Justin Ayles and OF Ricky Ferri have been inducted into the Brock Baseball Hall of Fame.
The official ceremony will take place on Thurs. Jan. 30th during our team banquet.
Congratulations, gentlemen. Well deserved. #WeAreBadgers
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball is excited to announce the commitment of SS/IF Ashton Feijo (@feijoashton) to the program.
The Mississauga, ON native comes to Brock from the elite @OntarioBlueJays program and @OLMC_athletics high school.
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Brock Baseball is excited to announce the addition of Niagara Falls, ON resident Geoff Allen (@geoffroyallen) to the program. Geoff’s role with the team will include associate coach and assisting in the areas of recruiting and camp coordination.
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The team woke up early this morning to help first-year Brock students move into residence. A wonderful Brock Baseball tradition.
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball is excited to announce the commitment of RHP/SS Brandon Underhill (@b_underhill2) to the program.
The Niagara Falls, ON native comes to Brock as a grad of JuCo powerhouse Niagara County (NY). Brandon’s fastball sits at 84-85 MPH, touching 87.
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball is excited to welcome 5’10” C Noah Bertin.
The Burlington, ON native comes to Brock from @Bulls_EBLO and @NotreDameHCDSB.
Noah, an excellent receiver with a strong arm and high baseball IQ, will be studying Concurrent Education.
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Brock Baseball alum Alex Nolan heating up at @BlueJays Spring Training 🔥
@CDNBaseballNet @GuruCBG
#WeAreBadgers
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WATCH: @CarolineFrolic of Sportsnet Pacific speaks with former Brock Badger RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) during the June 29th telecast of the @VanCanadians game.
@RobFaiNation @Ricky_Ro24 @GuruCBG @CDNBaseballNet
🎥 @Sportsnet
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Former Badger RHP Alex Nolan showing his #BadgerPride this week while in Dunedin, FL for @BlueJays Rookie Camp.
Alex is hoping to make it to Ajax for OUAs on Saturday to cheer on the boys.
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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Before he reports to @BlueJays Rookie Camp this week, let’s celebrate Brock alum Alex Nolan’s remarkable 2019 season with @VanCanadians:
58.2 IP, 35 K, 11 BB, 3.22 ERA, touching 94 MPH.
All the while carrying himself with professionalism and #BadgerPride.
📸: @csplusbaseball
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Senior Alex Nolan works out for an MLB club in preparation for the @NWLBaseball season and the @MLBDraft.
Thanks to the @FHPirates for the use of their fine facility.
@BrockBadgers @CDNBaseballNet @GuruCBG @kzoogrowlers @FlatgroundApp
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Congratulations to Brock Baseball alum Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) on his promotion to high-A @VanCanadians.
Alex was with the Canadians in 2019, when they were short-season low-A, and posted a 3.22 ERA.
Keep up with Alex: milb.com/player/alex-nolan-6…
📸: @DunedinBlueJays
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Brock Baseball is excited to announce our 2019 Fall Schedule. We will be playing teams from several levels of university/college ball in Canada and the US — OUA, OCAA, NCAA and NJCAA.
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A big congratulations to Brock Baseball Associate Coach Geoff Allen (@geoffroyallen) — winner of the Doug Austin Memorial Award, as Niagara Falls sportsperson of the year.
#WeAreBadgers
▶️ niagarafallsreview.ca/sports…
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Training camp for the 25th season of Brock Baseball starts today.
It’s sure to be an intense and exciting ride. Buckle up!
🅱️ 🦡 ⚾️
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Congratulations to senior RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) who has signed with the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League.
The Northwoods League is a top summer college league whose alumni include Max Scherzer and Chris Sale.
Nolan was a NWL All-Star in 2018.
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Check out the boys lending a helping hand on Move-In Day at Brock this past Sunday morning.
🎥: @YourTVNiagara
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WATCH: Here are a few highlights of Alex Nolan’s first career pro start from this past Saturday night.
But first, a message from Pat Tabler, Buck Martinez and the @BlueJays.
🎥: @Sportsnet @VanCanadians
@BrockBadgers @GuruCBG @CDNBaseballNet @Ricky_Ro24 @RobFai
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Brock Baseball alum Alex Nolan is scheduled to pitch for @BlueJays vs @BaseballCANJNT this Sunday. Listen live on @RadioStPete.
🗓: Sun. Mar. 8th
⏰: 1:00 PM ET
🏟: Baseball City, St. Pete, FL
🎙: Joe Bourdow
📻: RadioStPete.com
📸: @baseballcanada
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Alex Nolan is off to a hot start with the @VanCanadians (short-season A) after two appearances.
9.2 IP, 7 K, 8 H, 2 BB, 1.86 ERA
⚾️ 🔥 🇨🇦
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Congratulations to former player Andrew Tinnish (22) and former HC Mike McRae (64) on being named to the top 100 of Bob Elliott’s list of Most Influential Canadians.
Current coaches Marc LePage (HC), Geoff Allen, Fabio Del Rio and Jono Marcheterre were Honourable Mentions.
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2019 season ended early Sunday morning for the Badgers.
An exciting run for a young squad facing new competition on both sides of the border, concluding with the OUA tournament.
Thanks to players, coaches, staff for their hard work and dedication. Off-season starts soon.
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Firefighter and Brock Baseball alum Andy Fortis rescues woman from Twelve Mile Creek
(📸: @StCatStandard)
stcatharinesstandard.ca/news…
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Brock Baseball is excited to announce this year’s opponent for the Hometown Baseball game is the @OntarioBlueJays — one of Canada’s premier elite prep programs.
📆: Sun. Sep. 22
⏰: 1:00 pm
🏟: George Taylor Field
First 100 kids get a free Brock hat. More details soon.
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ICYMI, Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) made his pro debut on Wednesday night with the @VanCanadians.
Let’s just say he announced his presence with authority.
5IP/4H/0ER/0BB/1K
Papa Nolan looks very proud.
📸: @vancanadians
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball is excited to announce the commitment of LHP Nick Davies (@nick_davies1010) to the program.
Nick comes to Brock as a transfer from Carleton University. The 6’3” Ancaster, ON native has a mid-80s fastball and solid developing off-speed stuff.
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RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) makes @CDNBaseballNet’s 2019 #MLBDraft List
👀 canadianbaseballnetwork.com/…
(subscription needed)
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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“A team of Brock researchers [including current LHP/1B Ryan Bench] have published a systematic review that outlines the consequences of fatigue in baseball pitchers and developed a tool to evaluate pitching mechanics.”
Congratulations, gentlemen.
▶️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2019/10…
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A special moment for Brock Baseball this past weekend as the team took on @FHPirates.
Pitching for Brock, freshman Jack Kemp, son of former Brock coach Darryl Kemp (minor leaguer with @Angels).
At bat, Ty Tinnish, son of alum Andrew Tinnish (VP with @BlueJays).
#WeAreBadgers
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Alex Nolan picks up his first career pro win tonight with a dominating performance:
5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
#WeAreBadgers
The @VanCanadians are on the radio tonight. RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) is scheduled to make another appearance.
⏰: 5:05 PM PDT (8:05 PM EDT)
📍: #AtTheNat
🆚: @TC_DustDevils
🎧: @Sportsnet650
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Best of luck to Brock Baseball alum and @BlueJays prospect RHP Alex Nolan (@NolNasty2point0) as he heads to Minor League Spring Training.
Alex has made some big gains this off season, and we can’t wait to see him on the mound again. 🔥
📸: @VanCanadians
#WeAreBadgers
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ICYMI, three of Brock Baseball’s senior pitchers have signed on with college league and semi-pro teams for the summer.
Zwolinski ➡️ @CapitalCityReds
Balkwill ➡️ @LondonMajors
Bench ➡️ @WellandJackfish
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To all the dads that helped us fall in love with this great game — happy Father’s Day!
Baseball Quotes
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The entire Brock Baseball family wishes a speedy recovery to former longtime head coach Jeff Lounsbury. Hope to see you back on the field real soon, Coach.
Read all about Coach Lounsbury’s (@MJLouns) career at Brock:
bit.ly/2FBk8EI
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Here’s Brock Baseball alum Dr. Andrew Robb with his prized pupil RHP @CalvinZiegler19, 2nd-round draft pick of the New York @Mets, who signed his first pro contract last week.
Dr. Robb has worked with Calvin since he was 12 years old.
Congrats, gentlemen.
#WeAreBadgers #LGM
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Congratulations to all the great @BrockBadgers teams, nominees and award winners at this year’s Awards Gala.
A special congrats to the Baseball team award winners — Noah Koffman (MVP), Chase Porter (Top Pitcher) and Connor Humphrey (ROY).
#WeAreBadgers
📸: @amandarbeard
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The Brock Baseball family wishes Nick Spillman (@nickspillman2) a speedy and full recovery.
The Welland, ON native is a tremendous young man, and was an excellent player and assistant coach with the program.
Get well soon, Nick.
#WeAreBadgers 🙏 ❤️
A HUGE shoutout to five year PROSPECT Nick Spillman who suffered a stroke last week brought on by a dural arteriovenous fistula - an abnormality between arteries and veins. Bottom line - Nicks on the mend and wants ALL Prospect fans to know he’s okay on the road to recovery.
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Psst... Brock University’s own Alex Nolan was absolutely dominant for @VanCanadians vs @TC_DustDevils last night. The line:
6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
72% strikes 👀
2.85 season ERA 🔥
📸: @VanCanadians
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On Sep. 15th, former Brock player and Assistant Coach Nick Spillman (@nickspillman2) suffered a stroke.
His friend Matthew Finley started a @GoFundMe campaign for Nick and his family as he recovers.
Please support with a donation or by sharing.
▶️ gofundme.com/f/100000m-erg-f…
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The team was able to take advantage of a beautiful day in St. Catharines Sunday morning with our first outdoor training of 2022.
Full long toss and flatground bullpens for the pitchers, and lots of swings, ground balls and fly balls for the hitters.
#WeAreBadgers
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Brock Baseball is excited to welcome 6’2” IF Cole Carpenter.
The St. Catharines, ON native comes to Brock from the Great Lakes Gators (Buffalo, NY) and St. Francis SS.
Cole, who has great hands, versatility and athleticism, will be studying Business (Co-Op).
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Andrew Tinnish was the first Brock Baseball player to play pro ball. He spent a season with the independent @CapitalesQuebec in the summer of 1999.
Today Andrew is VP of International Scouting & Baseball Operations for the Toronto @BlueJays.
#ThrowbackThursday #WeAreBadgers
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Congrats to Brock Baseball’s Ontario University Athletics Academic All-Canadians:
Matt Casburn (@mcasburn09)
Ryan Shannon
Nick Subramaniam (@NickSub_)
Jager Canjar (@JagerC7)
Jacob Ebbs (@JacobEbbs)
⚾️ 📚
“Badgers succeed on field and in classroom”
gobadgers.ca/news/2020/12/14…
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Former Brock Baseball RHP Alex Nolan makes @CDNBaseballNet’s end of season “2019 Top 10 Canadians in the Minors Lists”
▶️ canadianbaseballnetwork.com/…
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S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y night! 🎶
Brock Baseball alum Alex Nolan is making his first pro start tonight for the @VanCanadians... and it’s on TV.
⏰: 7:05 PM PDT (10:05 PM EDT)
🎙: @Sportsnet650
📺: @Sportsnet Pacific
📍: #AtTheNat
🆚: @TC_DustDevils
⚾️: @NolNasty2point0
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A hearty congratulations to former Brock Baseball HC Mike McRae (@MikeMcRae35) and the @VCUBaseball program for capturing the @atlantic10 championship and earning a spot in the NCAAs. First game June 4th.
The Badgers are rooting for you from north of the border.
#WeAreBadgers
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The future is looking bright! Welcome to the program Alexander Emerson!
Are you ready? Because #WEAREREADY ⚾🅱🐾
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Brock Baseball is excited for this weekend’s challenge ahead — back to the state of NY to face Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NCAA D2) and Niagara County (Niagara Falls, NJCAA).
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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Saturday was Day 1 of training camp and George Taylor Field was buzzing.
Combine-style testing for 65 student athletes in the morning. Scrimmage in the afternoon.
Here are a few of the sights and sounds.
Day 2 goes today at 4PM.
#WeAreBadgers
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball is excited to welcome RHP/IF Jager Canjar (@JagerC7) to the program.
The Milton, ON native comes to Brock from the elite @FHPirates program and @MDHighSchool.
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Brock Baseball is excited to welcome 5’10” RHP/2B Brayden Wilson (@braydawg11).
The Burlington, ON native comes to Brock from the elite @FHPirates program and @HaydenHuskies SS.
Brayden, a big-game pitcher with great command, will be studying Sport Management.
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BROCK BASEBALL SHOWCASE 🅱️🐾⚾️
Open to 2019 & 2020 grads.
Sun. Feb. 24th. 8:30 AM to noon. Brock University. Bob Davis Gym.
No cost. Includes lunch and tour of the university.
Talk to current players & alumni about the Brock experience.
Contact: mlepage@brocku.ca
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FINAL | Giancos completes an unbelievable double-play to end it. Brock wins 5-4.
Brock goes directly to Sunday’s final.
#WeAreBadgers
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Andrew Robb was a RHP on the 1998 National Championship team.
Today Dr. Robb is a renowned sports chiropractor with specialty in pitching mechanics. He’s worked with @BlueJays, @Dbacks, @BaseballCanada and Brock alum Alex Nolan.
#ThrowbackThursday
#WeAreBadgers
(📸: @KWAdamJ)
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The road to the OUA Championship starts this weekend.
Here is our schedule for the OUA Regionals.
Sat. Oct. 9
10:00AM 🆚 @McMasterBasebal
5:00PM 🆚 @GryphsBaseball
Sun. Oct. 10
10:00AM — semi final
1:30PM — final
🏟: Oakes Park, Niagara Falls
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ANOTHER ONE! 🎶
We would like to welcome pitcher @andrewjraponi to the program!
Are You Ready? Because #WEAREREADY 🅱🐾⚾
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⚾️ COMMITMENT ⚾️
Brock Baseball welcomes 6’2” LHP/1B Daniel Howat (@danielhowat26).
The Brantford, ON native comes to Brock from @NatsOnt and Assumption CS.
A top pitcher in 17U CPBL, league leader in Ks, Daniel also brings 100+ MPH exit velo off the bat.
#WeAreBadgers
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FINAL | Ambrogio throws a COMPLETE GAME. BADGERS WIN 10-3!
Connor’s line:
7 IP, CG, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 8 K, W
#WeAreBadgers
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Great day at @PBR_Ontario’s Canadian College/University Showcase. Very well organized event and lots of impressive talent on display.
#CDNShowcase 🇨🇦
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Congrats to Brock Baseball alums and pitching coaches Ian Bala and Fabio Del Rio on coaching their summer elite teams — @Terriers17U and 16U @OntarioRoyals, respectively — to @ThePBLO championships over the weekend.
— ML
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An enormous thank you to the Brock Baseball parents, friends and families for putting on such a great post-game BBQ on Saturday evening after the double-header. A really cool four-year tradition.
🙏
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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Full house at Sunday morning training on campus. Team physical assessments, drill stations, long toss, swings in the cage, flatground pens and circuit training.
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️ 💪
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Over the weekend, the boys received individual instruction in the batting cage from Andrew Tinnish — Brock Baseball alum and @BlueJays VP of International Scouting.
#NoOffSeason
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This Saturday Oct 1st, we will honour our 6 graduating seniors:
Tyler Giancos
David Polson
Brandon Underhill
Nick Davies
Hayden Stam
Matt Foster
For everything you have done for the Brock Baseball program, we thank you!
#WeAreBadgers
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Top performers from Saturday’s double-header sweep…
Bryn Sanford
7-9, 5 R, 8 RBI, HR
Tyler Giancos
4-6, 2 R, 4 RBI
Brandon Underhill
4-8, 7 R, 4 RBI
5 IP, CG, 3 ER, 2 K
Connor Ambrogio
7 IP, CG, 2 ER, 10 K
📸: @jonahdayton, The Brock Press
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Brock Badgers RHP @Connor_Ambrogio and OF Connor Humphrey (@humper_17) were part of baseball history on Friday night. @LondonMajors took on @GuelphRoyals in a special exhibition game — the #LegacyClassic.
MORE: cbc.ca/amp/1.5690806
🎥 (@CBCLondon) piped.video/NUa3zHHqL9s
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Former Brock Baseball C Josh Wray spent the Fall training with Philippines National Team. Part of his experience included two competitive games versus Japan.
Next step for Josh is he will join the team again in Jan/Feb for the WBC qualifiers. Stay tuned.
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 🇵🇭 ⚾️
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The official schedule poster of the 2017 Brock Baseball team!
It all starts Sunday!
#BeatUofT
#WEAREREADY ⚾️🐾🅱️
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The Brock Hometown Baseball game is less than two weeks away. Mark your calendars and let’s pack the house!
📆: Sun. Sep. 22
⏰: 1:00 pm
📍: St. Catharines, ON
🏟: George Taylor Field
🆚: @OntarioBlueJays
🎟: Free
🎉: Yes
#WeAreBadgers 🇨🇦 ⚾️
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With Roy Halladay’s induction to the @BaseballHall this weekend, the Brock Baseball family is reminded of the special evening the 1998-99 team spent with Doc and the Jays as part of our team banquet and the @BlueJays Caravan.
A young @FriedgeHNIC was MC.
#WeAreBadgers #HOF2019
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Happy #FathersDay to all the baseball dads! Thank you for all the catch, BP, ground balls, pop flies and everything else.
#WeAreBadgers ⚾️ ❤️
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Before today’s games, our four graduating seniors were introduced to the crowd — Bryn Sanford, Justin Mombourquette, Noah Polesky and Peter Valla (L-R).
Congratulations, gentlemen!
#WeAreBadgers
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With @NiagaraMetros season concluding over the weekend, it marks the end of two fine playing careers — current Brock assistant coach Jono Marcheterre (middle, @jono2320) and former Brock pitching coach Dave Davidson (left, @DAVVEED17).
Congratulations, guys!
📸: @COBABaseball
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