HRD Bat Co. Batter & Pitcher of the Week - June 9-15th

Record crowds packed stadiums across the Intercounty Baseball League this past weekend as teams celebrated Father’s Day and All Things Dad. Fans were treated to home runs, dominant pitching, unforgettable moments and two games that went into extras  — making Week 5 one of the most exciting stretches of the 2025 season so far.

Here are your HRD Bat Co. Players of the Week:

 Batter of the Week: Matteo Porcellato – Welland Jackfish

.500 AVG  11 H | 8 R | 5 RBI | 4 BB | 6 SB

Matteo Porcellato was a catalyst for the Welland offence this week, going 11-for-22 over five games. Porcellato combined speed, discipline, and contact hitting — including a standout 3-hit, 3-run night in Welland’s dominant 23–2 win over Kitchener.

Honourable Mentions – Batters:

  • Sam Cawker (Welland Jackfish) – .556 AVG, 1.434 OPS, 3 doubles, 4 RBI, 5 runs

  • Brendan Luther (Welland Jackfish) – .444 AVG, 1.232 OPS, 9 runs, HR

  • Eduardo De Oleo (London Majors) - .500 AVG, 1.200 OPS 3 Runs, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI. 

Pitcher of the Week: Connor Irvine – Brantford Red Sox

7.0 IP | 2 H | 1 ER | 6 K | 1 BB
1.29 ERA | 1.20 WHIP

Irvine delivered a composed start against the Guelph Royals. He limited base runners and attacked the zone efficiently, helping Brantford secure a 5-1 win and their return to the win column.

Honourable Mentions – Pitchers:

  • Victor Payano (London Majors) – 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 10 K, 0 BB, 1.29 ERA

  • José Domínguez (Welland Jackfish) – 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB

  • Wilgenis Alvarado (Toronto Maple Leafs) – 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 11 K

Presented by HRD Bat Co.

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Past Winners – 2025 Season

Week 4 

  • Batter: Marcus Knecht – Toronto Maple Leafs

  • Pitchers: Frank Garces – Barrie Baycats & Garret Day – Chatham-Kent Barnstormers

Week 3 

  • Batter: Robert Mullen – Welland Jackfish

  • Pitcher: Owen Boon – Hamilton Cardinals

Week 2 

  • Batter: Toby Simmons – London Majors

  • Pitcher: Mizuki Akatsuka – Chatham-Kent Barnstormers

Week 1 

  • Batter: Kaiden Cardoso – London Majors

  • Pitcher: Pedro De Los Santos – Brantford Red Sox