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NDBL recognizes 2023 winners

The North Dufferin Baseball League hosted an awards ceremony March 10 to present 2023 season awards. Pictured after receiving their awards are, from back left, Peter Kinghan, Jesse McIntyre, Nathan Lennox, Kirk Gibson, Chris Fafalios, Daniel Morningstar, Anson Dupuis, Ben Nicholson, Nic Guthrie, Nick Hodgson, Brett Chater. Front row from left, Brad Petch, Fraser Trivett, Donovan Winch, Whyatt Winkel, Ben Barzo. (David Anderson photo)

March 12, 2024

Players, coaches, and fans attended the North Dufferin Baseball League 2023 regular season awards event on March 10 in Lisle.

In the senior division, Kirk Gibson of the Owen Sound Baysox won the batting and best on base percentage awards. With 57 at bats and 31 hits, Gibson managed a .544 batting average along with a .643 on base percentage. His teammate Bryan Post tied with Bolton Brewers’ Brett Chater for the most home runs with 6 a piece.

Chris Fafalois of the Bolton Brewers scored the most runs crossing the plate 26 times.

The best pitcher was Nick Hodgson of the New Lowell Knights and his coach Peter Kinghan picked up the coach of the year award.

Creemore Padres' Anson Dupuis was named the most valuable player, Nathan Lennox of the Clarksburg Blues was selected as the most sportsmanlike player and Daniel Morningstar of the Clearview Orioles was voted the best catcher.

In the junior division, Whyatt Winkel of the Orillia Royals took top place in the batting and on base category. His 34 at bats with 18 hits resulted in a .529 batting average and an on base percentage of .673. His teammate Ben Barzo scored 28 runs to top that category.

A third Royals' player won the best pitching title as Wyatt Thompson took home his second-straight title after a stellar 2023 season.

Fraser Trivett of the Georgina Bulldogs won the most home runs award, hitting out 4 in the season, and was also named the most valuable player. The most sportsmanlike player award went to Jayden Akins of the Barrie Baycats.

Following the awards, league membership met for the annual general meeting. The Clearview Orioles requested a leave of absence for the year bringing the senior division down to 11 teams. The juniors have added Richmond Hill, but lost Georgina, keeping the division to seven teams.

North Dufferin League prepares for 2024 season

February 29, 2024

Preparations for the 2024 North Dufferin Baseball League season are underway as the League will hold their annual general meeting on March 10. The meeting will determine the number of teams participating in the season, setting a regular season and playoff format, and electing an executive to oversee the baseball operations of the long-running organization.

Prior to the meeting, the league will hold their annual awards and lunch to celebrate baseball in the community and to recognize individual player excellence from the 2023 regular season.

Many of the awards recognize individual players and their accomplishments including the best batter, best pitcher, most sportsmanlike player and most valuable players for both the senior and junior divisions.

The awards banquet and meeting are held at the Lisle Royal Canadian Legion. Players and fans are invited to attend the awards ceremony. The awards and lunch will start at 12 noon, followed by the annual general meeting at 1 p.m.

The North Dufferin League offers a junior and senior division with teams from Dufferin and Simcoe Counties and York and Peel Regions. Senior or Junior teams wishing to participate in the upcoming season must be present for the meeting.

Further information is available at www.ndbl.ca or by contacting secretary Scott Anderson at 705-424-5068 or secretary@ndbl.ca.