The return of #41 Eric Pettipiece for the 2026 season

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers are excited to announce the return of #41 Eric Pettipiece for the 2026 season.
Coming off an outstanding 2025 campaign, Pettipiece established himself as one of the most reliable arms in the CBL. He led the entire league in appearances, finished 8th in Relief Pitcher Points, and racked up 39 strikeouts - the second-most among relievers. Add in 2 wins and 2 saves, and you’ve got a bullpen piece that delivers whenever his number is called.
At just 21 years old, the Dorchester native is already building an impressive résumé. Through 36 career games (2nd in franchise history), Pettipiece has recorded 4 wins, 2 saves, and 67 strikeouts - ranking 3rd all-time for the Barnstormers.
His 2025 season really took off in early June. After a steady start, Eric turned the corner with back-to-back dominant outings including a three-inning save and never looked back. From June 3 onward, he posted a 3.07 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, held opponents to a .235 average and struck out over 27% of hitters faced.
Welcome back to the Barnstormers, Eric!