Tag: baseball
Barnstormers to honour Doug Melvin
Chatham's Doug Melvin The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers are planning to honour Chatham's Doug Melvin at their home game versus the London Majors on Tuesday. Melvin, a ... Read More
Day wins IBL weekly honour
Garret DayPhoto courtesy of Wayne State athletics Chatham-Kent Barnstormers pitcher Garret Day was named a co-winner of the Intercounty Baseball League pitcher of week recently. ... Read More
Barnstormers honouring Fergie Jenkins
Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins stands with his bronze sculpture in front of the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre. Photo credit: Robyn Brady, CKXS News.Jenkins This ... Read More
Barnstormers prepare for season two
As Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks used to say—let's play two. After a memorable inaugural season, the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers opened their season with a lopsided ... Read More
Strong had memorable season with Barnstormers
We will always have the magical summer of 2024. Chatham-Kent Barnstomer Seth Strong announced earlier this month that he plans to play this upcoming season ... Read More
Barnstormers looking for improvements to Fergie Jenkins Field
Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham Local baseball officials are hoping Rotary Park and Fergie Jenkins Field can receive $280,000 for park and stadium improvements approved ... Read More
Barnstormers sign pitcher on a two-for-one deal
Mizuki Akatsuka The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers recently signed Mizuki Akatsuka, from Gifu Japan. He will be a unique attraction, Mizuki is a 27 years old switch ... Read More
Barnstormers release 2025 schedule
The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers have released their 2025 Intercounty Baseball League schedule. The Barnstormers, who debuted in the IBL in 2024, open their season at home ... Read More
New baseball field to be named after Doug Melvin
Chatham's Doug Melvin A new baseball field that is planned to be constructed in Chatham, will be named after longtime Major League Baseball executive Doug ... Read More
Barnstormers name year-end award winners
The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers recently announced their three year-end major award winners. They include: Ed Pinnance Most Outstanding Player of the Year Seth Strong Strong previously ... Read More
Western Counties baseball recognizes Chatham coaches and umpire
Three Chatham natives were honoured by Western Counties Baseball Association for their efforts this past season. Paul Ketchum won the association's umpire award, while Pat ... Read More
Barnstormers season should be considered a success
The scoreboard says the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers were swept in the first round of the Intercounty Baseball League playoffs. However, looking at the big picture, the ... Read More
Chatham Diamonds win U13 OBA championship
Chatham Diamonds U13 baseball team. OBA A champs 2024 The Chatham Diamonds U13 team won the Ontario Baseball Association A championship in Oshawa on Labour ... Read More
Dresden Bulls win OBA title
Timely hitting and strong pitching helped the Dresden Bulls win the Ontario Baseball Association C championship in Port Hope on the weekend. Dresden beat Essex ... Read More