Todd Hollandsworth was a star in the big leagues — his son Tugg, an outfielder at Illinois State, carries bloodlines and that potential to Serauxmen Stadium this summer. Tugg Hollandsworth and pitcher Lawson Minshew, both playing for Coach Steve Holm at Illinois State, highlight the latest addition to Head...
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Top arms Robertson, Mattix return for NightOwls, first Taiwan player signed
Five pitchers, including two hard-throwers from Cal Poly and returning right-handers Payton Robertson and Adison Mattix, highlight the latest commitments to the Nanaimo NightOwls for the coming season. Caden Pearlman, a lefty, and righty Paul Montgomery from Cal Poly are expected to be premium arms for Pitching Coach Gorm...
Older brother of first NightOwls draft pick signs for 2024 campaign
First, it was Elijah Ickes, a shortstop who became the first draft choice in the then-two year history of the Nanaimo NightOwls. . His older brother Tui, a versatile outfielder who can play some infield, now carries the family torch in the West Coast League as the right-handed hitter...
Strong returning core taking shape for NightOwls for 2024
Easter, Fleury, Buchan and Waters excited to be back in Nanaimo Building a team is also about building a culture, with character people who have leadership skills -- and that culture is important. The Nanaimo NightOwls are pleased to announce the return of four key players from the 2023 team,...
Top player in 2023 returns for third season as a NightOwl
Marsh the first NightOwls' signing for 2024 WCL season An original NightOwl is coming back for a third season at historic Serauxmen Stadium. . Infielder Aaron Marsh of the UBC Thunderbirds, who shared the 2023 player of the year award with keystone partner Elijah Ickes, will be the key offensive piece...
International flavour added to NightOwls roster
Brothers in arms and international players will be wearing NightOwls blue and yellow and battling for Nanaimo at Serauxmen Stadium this summer. The Veniard brothers, right-handed pitchers Andrew (Florida State College-Jacksonville) and Brian (Arkansas State) from Jacksonville are recruits through Head Coach Greg Frady's network, while Nanaimo product Cody...
San Marcos players, Canadian content added to NightOwls roster
More pitching -- namely more lefty pitching -- and speed on the basepaths. The latest round of finalized roster players for the 2023 Nanaimo NightOwls includes left-handed pitchers Hayden Cuthbertson of Parksville, along with Conner Gleissner of Cal State-San Marcos and Lucas Hines of Golden West College, and returning...
NightOwls add local depth, VIU players join NightOwls
Depth is key in baseball, without question. Having quality players to call on if needed for a variety of reasons is imperative to a winning season in the West Coast League. "You never know what happens with injuries in particular, but a lot of other things can challenge the...
More Canadian content, Hawaii top recruit highlight latest Owl signings
We know the Canadian kids love to come home for the summer and show their stuff. The Nanaimo NightOwls are proud to announce the signings of six more players, paperwork all completed and plans being made for their debut at Serauxmen Stadium this summer. . The Canadians added have...
Seven top prospects added to NightOwls roster for 2023
You can never have enough pitching, and you can never have enough positional flexibility. Greg Frady, the Head Coach of the Nanaimo NightOwls, prepping for their second season in the WCL, has added four more power arms and three key position pieces for the 2023 season, including three from...