YURI O'CONNOR-YOKOYAMA returns for the 2026 season!

The rotation just got stronger and this one's a game-changer on the mound. We are fired up to announce the return of left-handed ace YURI O'CONNOR-YOKOYAMA for the 2026 season!
Hailing from Montrรฉal, Yuri put together a rock-solid rookie campaign last season and quickly became a cornerstone of the Barnstormers' rotation. Here are some of his impressive 2025 highlights:
Pitched 16 games, started 11
5 wins - Second on the team
61.1 pitched innings - Second on the team
4.26 ERA - Best on the team
Yuri made a mark for the Barnstormers in June 2025 - he helped lead the Barnstormers to an 11-3 record and in his 5 starts, he was 4-0 with 22.2 IP, a 2.78 ERA and 16 Strikeouts! Just absolute dominance!
Cool, composed and fearless on the bump, and yes, he's arguably one of the best names in the League. The left arm is back...
Welcome back to the Barnstormers, Yuri!