Thoughts and prayers to two amazing young men in our program Dylan Kints & Dmitri Wolterbeek. They were in a terrible car accident today and we are hoping for the best.
#dstrong
Dmitri has had the sedation and ventilator successfully removed and is out of the ICU. The neuro dr. will be in today to chat about his head injury. His left shoulder is broken in 2 spots and will require surgery in the very near future. Thanks everyone.
Update:
Dylan is in stable condition and at home now with minor injuries.
Dmitri is in the ICU in London awaiting more test results. Thanks for everyone's support, the families are very grateful.
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Jackson Sheehy (C/RHP) of Guelph, ON has committed to Northeastern JC in Sterling, CO (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Andrew Bishop (1B) of Kitchener, ON has committed to Georgia Highlands College (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#GeorgiaHighlands
Congrats to 2021 catcher, Dmitri Wolterbeek, on his commitment to Okanagan College in Kelowna, British Columbia. Dmitri is the eleventh commitment of our 2021 class.
@CDNBaseballNet
@PBR_Ontario
@CPBLeague
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Thomas Harmsworth (RHP) of Kincardine, ON has committed to Pratt CC (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
harmsworth-heading-to-pratt
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#prattcc
We are proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Robb as our Director of Programming.
Dr. Robb will assist the Nationals with pitching biomechanics, throwing injuries, sports performance and S&C. In addition, he is a consultant for multiple organizations in the MLB.
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Braxton Mathews (LHP) of Kitchener, ON has committed to Frontier CC (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details.
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#frontiercc
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Coulson Reidel (OF) of Kitchener, ON has committed to the University of South Carolina, Sumter.
See our website for more details.
🔗 Link in bio ⬆️
#ClassOf2023
#uscsumter
#antup
#committed
Good experience for the the team today as they played
@Pro5Baseball
. Thank you to
@UNCWBaseball
for letting us use their gorgeous facilities.
We now make the long trek to Radford, VA to take on
@RadfordBaseball
tomorrow.
Congratulations to Andrew Bishop, Braxton Mathews, and Jackson Sheehy on their invitation to participate with our partners, Team Elite, in the 2023 Perfect Game WWBA World Championships in Jupiter, Florida this weekend.
#perfectgame
#WWBA
#teamelite
#OntarioNationals
#rollnats
Congrats to 2021 RHP, Garrett Thornton, on his commitment to Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York. Garrett is the 12th commitment of our 2021 class.
@CPBLeague
@PBR_Ontario
@CDNBaseballNet
Congrats to 18u outfielder Alex Liem on his commitment to D'Youville College in Buffalo. Alex is headed into their Chiropractic program. Congrats to Alex and his family.
#spartans
Sad news around our organization this week. The Ontario Nationals would like to send their condolences to Shawn Gillespie and his family on the passing of his mother Jane Gillespie.
Congrats to Ben Salazar, 18U Catcher, who has committed to Frontier Community College in Illinois. Salazar will be the seventh commit of the class of 2021.
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Chase Rollings (IF) of London, ON has committed to Pratt CC (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#prattcc
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Gil Schumacher (OF) of Formosa, ON has committed to USC Salkehatchie (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details.
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#uscsalkehatchie
Good luck to our very own Cam Dube as he heads down to Fort Myers to participate in the WWBA Sophomore World Championships with
@TEAMELITENATION
. More to come..
Congrats to Lucas Bateman, 18U catcher, who has committed to the 2017 National Champion, Kankakee Community College in Illinois. Bateman will be the sixth commit of the class of 2021.
#powerhouse
#committed
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Jaxson MacKay (RHP) of Kitchener, ON has committed to Morton College (NJCAA D2).
See our website for more details.
🔗 Link in bio ⬆️
#ClassOf2023
#mortoncollege
#committed
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Sebastien Lafontaine (LHP) of Guelph, ON has committed to USC Sumter (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2023
#uscsumter
#antup
#committed
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Cameron Wiens (RHP) of Waterloo, ON has committed to USC Salkehatchie (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#uscsalkehatchie
Awesome day for the First Annual Ontario Nationals Hockey Day.
Donations were greatly appreciated and will go to local food banks.
Dylan and Dmitri coached one team while their dads coached the other. Great to have them out as we begin our push towards Spring Training. 🍁
Alum
@davidmendham55
is hitting. 412 with 68 hits, 68 Rbi, 9 Hr, 53 runs scored, .667 slg thru 46 games played at
@ConnorsBaseball
. The team sits at 39-7 as conference championships approach.
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Jackson Heimbecker (C) of Guelph, ON has committed to Cleary University (NAIA).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#clearyuniversity
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Quinn Klasnic (C) of Baden, ON has committed to Morton College (NJCAA D2).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2023
#mortoncollege
#committed
Congrats to 18U outfielder Tanner Almond who has committed to Connors State College (
@ConnorsBaseball
) in Warner, Oklahoma.
Tanner is one of the first two commitments among our class of 2021. 🍁
Congrats to Tanner Almond, Griffin Almond and Bennett Moore of the 18U team on a solid showing at the Rogers Centre for
#T12
.
They represented the organization well on and off the field. 🍁
The Ontario Nationals are on the road!
34 players and 7 coaches are headed for Vero Beach, Florida for spring training action at
@JRTC42
over March Break. 🌴
Follow along all week as we take on teams from all across the US!
#OntarioNationals
#baseballtraining
#springtraining
Introducing Jack Anderson, our new Pitching Instructor! With 5 years of NCAA D1 experience, Jack brings plenty of strategic insight. His coaching expertise and tech proficiency, including Rapsodo, will provide cutting-edge development for our pitchers. Welcome aboard, Jack!
That wraps up our on field sessions down here in the peach state. We were truly spoiled. Thanks again to all that were involved and made this a trip to remember. We will see you again soon! Braves game tomorrow, then we make the trek home Wednesday!
Congrats to RHP
@EthanSchofield3
on his commitment to the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Ethan is the 6th commitment of the 2022 class.
Kicked off our fall college tour with a stop at Cleary University!
⚾ 9 innings of great baseball on this beautiful day.
🤝 It was great to catch up with Nationals alumnus Colton Fountain, now an assistant coach at Cleary!
🚌 Next stop: Lake Michigan College! 🌊
I am honored for the opportunity to wear this jersey once more and represent my home country🇧🇷!
🤜teambrazil🤛
⚾U18 South American championship
🌎Salta, Argentina
Thank you to Jeff Frye for spending the last couple of days with us. It was great to host you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with our Nats family.
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#shegone
#ontarionationals
#bluejays
🏟 What an incredible day at VCU! The team gave it their all, and the experience was beyond words. The facilities and program here are top-notch!
🤝Huge thanks to Coach LeCroy for the warm welcome and all the support. Count on us returning next year!
🚌 Next stop: Gardner Webb
Best of luck to our 12 graduating seniors who are all moving on to play college ball in either Canada or the U.S.
Thank you for the hard work and dedication you’ve put into the program over the years.
#NatsFam
🍁
🚨Alumni Update🚨
📌David Mendham, Sophomore,
@ConnorsBaseball
• 16 GP, .500/.648/.800, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 25 R, 19 BB, 4 SB
• Connors State is now 14-2 on the season
Congrats to 18u RHP Craig Carscadden on his commitment to Frontier College in Illinois. Craig is excited to join the Bobcats and the new program. Best of luck to Craig as he steps foot on campus this coming fall.
#bobcats
UC 2025 3B/2B Aaron Mander
Barrels this to LF for a Ground Rule Double. Simple, short swing that works on a line.
High academic student that will be a good get for a 4-year program.
@aaronmander22
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#RollNats
🍁
Congrats to our 18U players who wrapped their season this weekend! Best wishes to our grads as they embark on new adventures. To our returning players, let's keep the momentum going starting this fall!
#OntarioNationals
#ClassOf2023
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Kai Thompson (RHP) of Kitchener, ON has committed to USC Sumter (NJCAA D1).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2023
#uscsumter
#antup
#committed
This was a difficult list to compile with all the talented individuals that came through the organization this decade but following a voting process our staff is pleased to announced our Nationals All-Decade Team. 🍁
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Owen Magwood (LHP) of Ilderton, ON has committed to Lake Michigan College (NJCAA D2).
See our website for more details:
#ClassOf2024
#committed
#LakeMichiganCollege
Meet Liam Wilson, our new High Performance Coach! NCAA D1 standout, international player, and member of the IBL Panthers, Liam is passionate about player development. Liam's all set to raise the bar for our team. Welcome aboard, Liam!
The Ontario Nationals Baseball Club is pleased to announce that Jackson Groves (IF) of Belmont, ON has committed to Roane State Community College.
See our website for more details.
#ClassOf2023
#roanestate
#committed
Congrats to our president Shawn Gillespie; and coaches Jeremy Jayaweera & Ron Oneson on being named 2017 most influential Canadians in baseball under the honourable mention section.
#2017
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Nationals organization. Hope this time with family and friends is filled with joy. See you all in the new year!