IBL Broadcasters Select thier picks for 2022 All-Star Teams
The Intercounty Baseball League, in conjunction with the IBL Broadcasters today unveiled the broadcaster's selections for the 2022 IBL All-Star Teams ahead of the official league unveiling on Friday, September 16th on TheIBL.ca
All eight cities participated in the vote among broadcasters to who they felt deserved these honours. Teams could not vote for players or managers from their team, first team votes were worth 10 points and second team was worth 5.
1st Team
First Base Jordan Castaldo - Toronto
Second Base Jakob Newton - London*
Shortstop James Smibert - Welland
Third Base Malik Collymore & Johnathan Solazzo - TIED
Outfield Justin Gideon - Hamilton/Welland *
Outfield Dalton Pompey - Guelph
Outfield Starling Joseph - London
Catcher Robert Mullen - London *
Right-Handed Pitcher - Claudio Custodio Guelph*
Left-Handed Pitcher - Zach Sloan Toronto
Designated Hitter - Cleveland Brownlee London *
Manager - Brian Essery - Welland
2nd Team
First Base Liam Wilson - Kitchener
Second Base Owen Jansen - Barrie
Shortstop Keith Kandel - London
Outfield Andy Leader - Kitchener
Outfield Blake Jacklin - Kitchener
Outfield Noel McGarry - Doyle Barrie & Gio Morello Welland TIED
Catcher Justin Marra - Toronto
Right-Handed Pitcher - Jose Arias - London
Left-Handed Pitcher - Chris Boatto - Welland
Designated Hitter - Matt Hilderbrandt - Welland
Manager - Dino Roumel - Guelph
*unanimous
About the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL)
The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) is the top-level baseball league in Canada, boasting ex-major league professional and elite NCAA college baseball players. The 2021 season will mark the IBL’s 102nd in operation. The IBL is one of the longest
continuously operated baseball leagues in the world and serves as a valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff. More than 40 IBL players have advanced to Major League Baseball or returned to the IBL following their MLB careers. The league is comprised of teams from Barrie, Brantford, Kitchener, London, Toronto, Guelph, Welland, and Hamilton. For more information, visit www.theibl.ca.