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,...
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Third season of NightOwls baseball set to roll with schedule released
More changes and promotions are the theme for the Nanaimo NightOwls as Year 3 of West Coast League action is now set for historic Serauxmen Stadium, one of the most engaging ballparks anywhere. . The NightOwls, who debuted in the WCL in 2022, will play a warmup game at...
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...
Pinedo named to first-team WCL squad, Easter and Paulino crack second team
A league-leading seven saves and a mere six hits in 18.2 innings landed lefty reliever Andrew "Bear" Pinedo on the WCL's first all-star team, representing the second-year Nanaimo NightOwls. Pinedo (Hope International) had an 0.96 ERA with 30 strikeouts, surrendering just two runs in 15 appearances under the watch...
Big steps for new NightOwls in Year Two — but just missed playoffs
The Nanaimo NightOwls have landed, and the second year of WCL baseball in the Harbour City was full proof. The big crowds in July, bursting with energy that rivals any other city in collegiate summer baseball for noise and entertainment, saw the NightOwls battle for a playoff spot until...
Owls above .500 going into WCL second half
This is the perfect time for evaluation and planning — 27 regular season games down for the Nanaimo NightOwls, and a 14-13 record marked by streaks and periods of stellar play. . Including a weekend sweep of the Port Angeles Lefties — near flawless baseball by the NightOwls on...
Hawaii’s top player starring for NightOwls
Ickes named Gatorade Player of the Year A memo to the people of Nanaimo -- don't miss the chance to see Elijah Ickes while you can. . The star shortstop for your Nanaimo NightOwls, strong and lean at 6-0/175, is heavily on the radar for the upcoming MLB draft...
Insurance against the elements — Maxxam Insurance steps to the plate for Serauxmen Stadium
Baseball folk can be heard to say -- "can't control the weather, but you can be prepared for it." With that in mind, the Nanaimo NightOwls are excited to announce a major addition to Serauxmen Stadium that will not only help the WCL team, but all stakeholder groups that...
Become A NightOwls Host Family
We have amazing players and they need temporary homes! Elite collegiate scholarship athletes working to earn a shot at pro baseball, representing our area in the West Coast League at historic Serauxmen Stadium. Season tickets for host families Meal money, other perks Players arrive last few days of May,...
The best of Nanaimo Slo-Pitch is coming to the plush baseball field known as Serauxmen Stadium — for one glorious night.
The Nanaimo NightOwls and McGirr Slo-Pitch League, with support from sponsor Longwood Brewery, will combine to showcase three games of top-level slo-pitch on the evening of Sunday, May 28, with gates opening at 4pm. The game action, featuring back-to-back-to-back contests, three games in total, will start at 5pm, featuring...