The Western Canadian Baseball League has named Kris Hartley as the top umpire on the summer collegiate circuit.
“Officiating has played, and still does play, a major role in my life with my involvement in various roles,” said Hartley, who volunteers much of his time to help educate aspiring officials.
Read More Hartley Named WCBL Umpire of the YearCooper Ciesielski was a baseball-bashing beast this summer.
The outfielder with the Sylvan Lake Gulls tormented Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) pitchers during the season.
His lethal bat helped Ciesielski win the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, as selected by coaches from across the WCBL.
Read More Ciesielski Turns in MVP SeasonAfter guiding the Sylvan Lake Gulls to a regular-season wins record, Jason Chatwood has been named the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Coach of the Year.
The Gulls won 44 games during the season, improving their record to 143-65 since joining the Western Canadian Baseball League in 2021.
Read More Chatwood Named Coach of the Year