Intercounty Baseball League announces All-IBL teams

After winning the Intercounty Baseball League title, Welland led the league with six players named to the All-IBL teams, which were announced on Wednesday.  

Four were named to the First Team, led by catcher and playoff MVP Robert Mullen, who was an all-star in 2024 and 2022. Shortstop Jonah Weisner, designated hitter Greyson Barrett, and outfielder Mateo Porcellato, an all-star last season, were also on the First Team. In contrast, Jackfish second baseman Brendan Luther and right-handed pitcher Teodoro Ortega made the Second Team All-IBL. 

Barrie, which lost in the final, had four All-IBL selections as voted on by league coaches and management in each of its nine member cities. Left-handed Baycats’ pitcher Frank Garces was named an all-star for a third straight season and fourth time in his career.  

Toronto first baseman Jordan Castaldo made the First Team for his 12th all-star honour dating back to 2009 when he played for Oshawa.   

Hamilton’s Owen Boon, the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2025, was named First Team right-handed pitcher and earned his third all-star nod. 

First Team All-IBL 

1B: Jordan Castaldo, Toronto 

2B: Evan Morrison, Chatham-Kent 

3B: Garrett Takamatsu, Guelph 

SS: Jonah Weisner, Welland 

C: Robert Mullen, Welland 

DH: Greyson Barrett, Welland 

OF: Matteo Porcellato, Welland; Rene Tachioka, Brantford; Noel McGarry-Doyle, Barrie 

LHP: Frank Garces, Barrie 

RHP: Owen Boon, Hamilton 

Second Team All-IBL 

1B: Nolan Machibroda, Barrie 

2B: Brendan Luther, Welland 

3B: Christian Ortega, Brantford 

SS: Sadler Goodwin, Chatham-Kent 

C: Eduardo De Oleo, London; Mitsuki Fukada, Chatham-Kent 

DH: Josh Williams, Hamilton 

OF: Tristan Clarke, Barrie; Marcus Knecht, Toronto; Spencer Marcus, Chatham-Kent 

LHP: Victor Payano, London 

RHP: Teodoro Ortega, Welland