Signing of left-handed hitter Carter Claerhout

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers are proud to announce the signing of left-handed hitter Carter Claerhout.

The 23-year-old from Red Deer, Alberta joins the Barnstormers after beginning the 2026 season with the Ottawa Titans and arrives with one of the most impressive collegiate résumés in the country.

Claerhout previously starred at Southern Arkansas University, where he hit .294 with an .831 OPS while driving in 53 runs over two seasons. He then elevated his game to another level at Bellevue University (NAIA), helping lead the Bruins to an incredible 50-6 record.

In a remarkable 2026 campaign, Carter launched 29 home runs, drove in 86 RBIs and posted an eye-popping 1.502 OPS in just 224 at-bats, earning 2026 NAIA National Player of the Year honours.

Barn Nation, please join us in welcoming Carter to Chatham-Kent!

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