Awards (Inter County Baseball Association)

PrintJunior Pitcher of the Year
Junior Pitcher of the Year
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Awarded annually to a junior-aged pitcher (8U-13U) who demonstrated an outstanding season as a pitcher while also exemplifying characteristics of dedication, sportsmanship, and a high level of athletic ability.
Winners By Year
2023
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    Hayes Francis
    Stratford Nationals 10U Tier 2
    Hayes had an amazing season, winning every game he started and helping out with many more saves. He reached 60 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched and only walked 14 batters in his first year of pitching 5 of which were in the first game. He finished with an ERA of 1.24 and left a total of 41 runners on base. Opponents only batted .152 off him all season. He was the winning pitcher in the ICBA championship game going 6 ⅔ innings throwing 76 pitches. When Hayes goes on that mound, he owns it.
2022
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    Denver Burton
    Woodstock Wranglers 12U Tier 1
    Denver won every game he started and helped out with many more saves. He reached 100 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched and was on track to reach 200 strikes. When Denver goes on that mound, he owns it. He throws ~70mph for a 12yr old on 13u and is accurate and can paint any corner. At home and on the field he gives 100% to to his craft and practices every day at home and works hard. He also throws a mean curveball.
2021
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    Cannon Thibodeau
    Waterloo Tigers
2020
  • No Awards
    Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2019
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    Jackson Wright
    Cambridge Cubs 11U Tier 1
2018
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    Lucas Fortin
    Waterloo Tigers 11U Tier 1
2017
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    Logan Parsons
    Kitchener Panthers 12U Tier 1
2016
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    Owen Parsons
    Waterloo Tigers 13U
2015
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    Ryan Friesen
    Woodstock Wranglers 12U
2014
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    Matt Houle
    Woodstock Wranglers 13U
2013
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    Noah Roberts
    Cambridge Cubs 12U Tier 1
2012
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    Gavin Wood
    Waterloo Tigers 11U Tier 1
2011
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    Jacob Kush
    Guelph Royals 12U Tier 1
2010
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    Darren Dwyer
    Guelph Royals 12U Tier 1
2009
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    Kyle Wood
    Waterloo Tigers 13U