Roster

Hometown: Gifo, Japan

Age: 27

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 170 lbs

Throws: Right/Left

Hit: Right

Previous club: Hamilton Cardinals, IBL - Empire State Greys, Frontier League

Mizuki is a 27 year old switch pitcher. He attended Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. He was in High School the first time he attempted to "switch pitch" in a game. Prior to the IBL, he played with the Japan Islanders of the Empire Professional Baseball League in Japan in 2022-23. Also Pitched in the Frontier League in 2022-23 for the Empire State Greys and the New Jersey Jackals. This past winter (2024-25), Akatsuka pitched in the Nicaraguan Winter League. In Major League Baseball, there has only been 6 switch pitchers ever recorded and only 2 since 1900.

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Hometown: Chatham, ON

Age: 24

Height: 6'-5"

Weight: 165 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

Garrett Day was one of the top closers in the IBL for 2024. Day was 2nd in the league in saves, and had the lowest ERA (1.66 over 21.2 IP) on the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers of pitchers who threw more than 4 innings. From July 7th until the end of the year (including playoffs), Day pitched 11 innings without giving up any runs. He also had a win, 3 saves and a 0.82 WHIP over that period. Throughout the 2024 season, Day only surrendered runs in 3 of his 19 appearances.

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Hometown: Corunna, ON

Age: 27

Height: 5'-11"

Weight: 195 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: Kitchener Panthers, IBL

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Hometown: Toronto, ON

Age: 29

Height: 5'-11"

Weight: 185 lbs

Throws: Left

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

Brian started as a track athlete before getting into baseball seriously. His younger brother brought him into baseball at the age of 10 years old. Baseball is very popular in Taiwan and Japan. One is pitcher and one is catcher. After playing college ball, he went to many popular training facilities across America and Asia. He played his first IBL season with Brantford Red Sox. After the season, he was invited to join the spring training camp of a professional team in Taiwan (Rakuten Monkeys).

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Hometown: Tilbury, ON

Age: 23

Height: 6'-2"

Weight: 185 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

Sam McKinlay has a live fastball and finished the season with one of the highest Strikeout rates on the squad. On August 3 2024, McKinlay pitched 2.1 innings and every out recorded was via the Strikeout. McKinlay was also 1 of only 4 Chatham-Kent Barnstormers to record at least 1 Win and 1 Save during the 2024 season.

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Hometown: Lasalle, ON

Age: 24

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 180 lbs

Throws: Left

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

Catalin is a left-handed pitcher who is a very dedicated player willing to do everything he can to achieve his goals. His passion started as a kid with his brother Spencer and his dad. He would like to reach the highest level of play to help and give back to his parents knowing everything they have sacrificed for him.

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Hometown: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

Age: 23

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 195 lbs

Throws: Left

Hit: Switch

Previous club: Osaka Zero Six Bulls

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Hometown: Dorchester, ON

Age: 20

Height: 6'-0"

Weight: 195 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

On July 13th 2024, Eric Pettipiece set the tone for a Chatham-Kent Barnstormers double header sweep over the Hamilton Cardinals. In the first inning of the day, Pettipiece struck out the side in order (two went down looking) and allowed only 3 hits over 5 innings while striking out 6 to earn the victory and Player of the Game Honours. For the Barnstormers, that weekend was their most successful to date, winning 4 games over 3 days for the clubs only 4 game winning streak thus far in their history.

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Hometown: Tecumseh, ON

Age: 23

Height: 6'-2"

Weight: 185 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

Aden Ryan recorded the first strikeout in Chatham-Kent Barnstormers history. In that game on May 18th, 2024, Ryan went 5 shutout innings, striking out 5 and also recorded the first win in franchise history.

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Hometown: Coaldale, AB

Age: 26

Height: 6'-2"

Weight: 200 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

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Hometown: Chatham, ON

Age: 22

Height: 6'-2"

Weight: 185 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

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Hometown: Fukuoka, Japan

Age: 25

Height: 5'-9"

Weight: 188 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers, Ottawa Titans, Frontier League

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Hometown: Sarnia, ON

Age: 35

Height: 

Weight: 

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

If you don't know, Greg is the player who got the first hit in Chatham-Kent Barnstormers history. Greg Kemble was a veteran presence on the young team in 2024. On Sunday, August 11th in the Game of the Year against the Guelph Royals, "Grandpa" was behind the dish for 11 of the 12 innings with 4 putouts. Kemble was also 1-2, an RBI, 2 HBP, SAC FLY and reached base on an error to help lead the Barnstormers to a 7-6 victory.

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Hometown: Nagasaki, Japan

Age: 23

Height: 6'-3"

Weight: 190 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

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Yushin is a versatile player from Nagasaki, Japan. He is primary signed as a catcher but have smooth hands in the infield and can also play in the outfield. Offensively, he procures another left-handed bat in the Barnstormers’ lineup. Prior to play with the club, he was playing in the Frontier league with the Ottawa Titans.

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Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Age: 20

Height: 6'-1"

Weight: 220 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: St-Louis Community College, Carlton University

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Hometown: London, ON

Age: 21

Height: 5'-9"

Weight: 215 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - Goshen College, Crossroads NAIA

In 2024, Trent Sillett was a defensive standout for the club. His defense at 1B allowed the team to move Strong to 3B at times, creating an excellent infield defense. On June 25th 2024, Sillett was the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers Player of the Game, in which he reached base twice via a hit and a walk, but defensively is where he shined. He recorded 14 out of a possible 27 putouts, many of which, were highlight plays.

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Hometown: Mitchell, ON

Age: 22

Height: 5'-11"

Weight: 177 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

Previous club: Waterloo University Warriors

In 2024, Evan Morrison was also a part of the McPherson College Bulldogs in Kansas. While playing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in the NAIA, Morrison batted an astounding .432 with an OPS of 1.097. A great contact hitter, striking out only 7 times in 108 Plate Appearances, while also stealing 16 bases in only 40 games. During the KCAC Tournament, Morrison was a standout for the Bulldogs. He went 6 for 13 (.462) with 3 Runs, 3 RBIs and 2 Stolen Bases in the 3 games.

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Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Age: 27

Height: 6'-0"

Weight: 205 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - London Majors, IBL

To quote the great Ed Myers, "Mackie's back in town". Mackie had a strong all around season for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. A versatile defender in the infield who also had the ability to get on base. Mackie had a .385 OBP which included a mind boggling 11 Hit By Pitches, easily leading the team. On June 16th at Fergie Jenkins Field, Mackie got on base 4 times with 2 singles, a double and a walk, scored 2 runs and drove in 3, helping lead the Barnstormers to a 13-3 win over Kitchener.

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Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Age: 28

Height: 6'-2"

Weight: 200 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - Trois-Rivieres Aigles, Frontier League

In 2024, the word that kept coming up in the press box to describe Sadler Goodwin was "Smooooooth". Goodwin did not make an error during the regular season, showing range, a great glove and a cannon of an arm. But even with the tremendous defense and strong bat, Goodwin might best be remembered as the winning pitcher, in what can only be described as the Game of the Year for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. On Sunday, August 11th, Goodwin was the 6th Barnstormer to come in and pitch during a 3 hour and 40 minute, 12 inning marathon. Goodwin struck out 2, without giving up an earned run over 2 innings, which allowed the Barnstormers to win in Walk Off fashion over the Guelph Royals on a single by Anthony Polowick, scoring Robert Mackie to win 7-6.

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Hometown: London, ON

Age: 23

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 172 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - McMaster University 

Anthony Polowick had a strong 2024 campaign for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. Finishing with a .282 Batting Average. Polowick was a quintessential contact hitter with the lowest strikeout rate on the entire team. He was one of only 3 Barnstormers to finish the season with more Walks+HBP than strikeouts. Polowick also was 5th in RBIs. He closed 2024 strong, leading the team in Batting Average during the Post Season.

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Hometown: Glencoe, ON

Age: 21

Height: 6'-3"

Weight: 218 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - Swift Current 57's, Western Canadian Baseball League

On August 3rd 2024, Braxton Haggith had his best game of the season. On that long Saturday night against the Maple Leafs, Haggith had 2 Singles, 1 Double, 2 Runs scored, 3 RBIs and a Stolen Base. He was also named the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers Player of the Game that night.

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Hometown: Chatham, ON

Age: 28

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 160 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers

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Hometown: Chatham, ON

Age: 24

Height: 5'-11"

Weight: 185 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - Niagara University New York, Metro Atlantic D1

Spencer was the first ever player to sign with the CK Barnstormers. In 2024, with the Barnstormers, he received the Offensive Team Player of the Year Award, made the IBL All Star game and finished 2nd in IBL batting average. He played 37 regular season games in both CF and RF and didn't make an error all season. What a great 1st season.

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Hometown: Lasalle, ON

Age: 21

Height: 5'-10"

Weight: 180 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Left

Previous club: CK Barnstormers - St-Clair College

Spencer Morin had an underrated 2024 season for the Barnstormers. Although he didn't qualify because of limited Plate Appearances, Morin led the team in On Base Percentage with .465 and was 4th in OPS with .835. He also led the team in Sacrifice Bunts and tied for 3rd in Stolen Bases all while playing a solid Right Field with only a single error all year. Morin is also coming off another Provincial Championship, playing at St. Clair College.

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Hometown: Windsor, ON

Age: 25

Height: 5'-8"

Weight: 182 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

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Nathan lives in Windsor and is a former 5-year student at Lawrence Tech University where he played for the Blue Devils in Southfield Michigan. He is an Electrical Engineering graduate. While playing, he got a lifetime battering average of .345 and made 0 error in the outfield throughout his career with the Blue Devils.

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Hometown: Boston, MA, USA

Age: 22

Height: 6'-0"

Weight: 200 lbs

Throws: Right

Hit: Right

Previous club: Wheaton College Lyons

Utility player, Tim Wagner is from Hingham, Massachusetts, USA. Tim is a Senior at Wheaton College Lyons in Norton, MA. He is finishing his 3^rd season with the Lyons. Tim is recognized for his gap-to-gap power hitting as a right-handed hitter. He is versatile as a defensive player and can be a good relief pitcher too.

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