Riggers and Cubs Rank Top 10 in the Country
From CABC:
We have now released out first ever list of Top 10 Teams in Canada. The list is meant to have some fun and grow the sport of baseball at the Men's AAA level. I have done as much scouring of webpages as I can to try and make the rankings as legit as possible. So with out further ado he we go...
Honorable Mentions
*Cactus de Victoriaville (5 - 2; Ligue de Quebec)
*Castors d'Acton Vale (5 - 3; Ligue de Quebec)
*Sherwood Park A's (5 - 3; Sunburst League)
*Calgary Rockies (4 - 2; Sunburst League)
*Fredericton Royals (3 - 1; New Brunswick League)
#10 - Charlottetown Islanders (5 - 1; New Brunswick League)
In 6 games they have 42 RF and 18 RA. Scott Harper (.471, 8H, 4 RBI) and Ryne MacIsaac (.368, 7 H, 4 RBI) lead the team in hitting while Jordan Stevenson (1-0, 0.00 ERA) and Brody MacDonald (2-0, 0.81 ERA) are top pitchers.
#9 - Edmonton Cubs (6 - 3; Sunburst League)
The Cubs are currently tied for 1st in the Sunburst. They have 37 RF and 31 RA. Top hitters are J. Croft (.476, 10 H, 7 RBI) and D. Chappell (.333, 8 H, 4 RBI). Top Pitchers are T Thomas (4-0, 2.21 ERA) and J. Greiner (1-1, 3.82 ERA)
#8 - Thornhill Reds (6 - 1; Greater Toronto League)
The Reds currently lead the GTBL standings. They finished 2nd at Tillsonburg tourney. Top hitters: Jonas Press (.550, 11 H, 10 RBI) and Zach Lampreia (.310, 9 H, 6 RBI). Top Arms: Eli Press (2-0, 1.83 ERA) and Cory Levy (2-0, 0.93 ERA)
#7 - Red Deer Riggers (6 - 3; Sunburst League)
The Riggers are tied with the Cubs for top spot in the Sunburst. This year's hosts of the Canadians have been playing some good baseball of late. Top hitters: C. Shields (7 H, 8 RBI) and D. Chapman (9 H, 3 RBI). Top arms: R. DeRuyter (3-1) and J. Edwards (3-0) (stats are approximate)
#6 Dartmouth Mooseheads (4 - 1; Nova Scotia League)
Currently lead Nova Scotia loop. Top hitters: Ty Doucette (.714, 5 H, 4 RBI), Jaelin Trider (.368, 7 H, 8 RBI), Jack Fader (.375, 6 H, 8 RBI). Top Arms: Matt Bradley (1-0, 2.63 ERA), Anthony McKinley (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
#5 - Etobicoke Rangers (9 - 0; COBA Major League)
Currently lead COBA Major League. Top hitters Michael Ferracuti (.417, 15 H, 11 RBI), Mike Foster (.481, 13 H, 12 RBI), Hunter Bisser (.609, 14 H, 13 RBI). Top arms Andrew Hyde (3-0, 2.05 ERA), Mike Asta (1-0, 4.23 ERA)
#4 - Cascades de Shawinigan (8 - 0; LIgue de Quebec)
Currently leading the Quebec League standings. Top hitters: Raphael Gladu (.586, 17 H, 15 RBI), Ismael Ballard (.533, 15 H, 9 RBI). Top arms: Jean-Felix Proulx (4-0, 1.47 ERA), Ricardo Smith (3-0, 1.75 ERA)
#3 - Sarnia Brigade (9 - 1; Southwestern League)
Currently lead the SW League in Ontario. Top Hitters: Core Jackson, Alex McLean, Mitch Bigras. Top Pitchers: Mike Damchuk, Derek Masse, Alex McLean. Stats to be added later
#2 - Windsor Stars (7 - 4; Can Am League)
Defending Canadian champs; 2nd in the Can-Am League. Won Vaughan Tourney (5-0). Top Hitters: Mitch Hudvanger (.476, 10 H, 14 RBI), Noah Renaud (.465, 20 H, 6 RBI). Top arms: Kimani Bailey (2-0, 2.33 ERA), Jack Zimmerman (2-0, 4.37 ERA)
#1 - Tecumseh Thunder (10 - 1; Can Am League)
Currently 1st in Cam Am League. Former ON champ rounding into form in '23. Top Hitters: Ross Barker (.421, 16 H, 8 RBI), Paul Lamantia (.378, 14 H, 12 RBI). Top arms: Kyle Breitner (3-0, 2.80 ERA), Chris Horvath (1-1, 1.65 ERA)
Congrats to all of the teams that made the list this time around. After a few weeks, we will have another look at this and release another list after a few more weeks of the season have gone by. Hoping everyone enjoys the reading
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