CBL's Guelph Royals re-sign Patterson

The Canadian Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have re-signed outfielder Ashton Patterson (Kitchener. Ont.). Photo: Guelph Royals

April 2, 2026

Official Guelph Royals News Release

GUELPH, ONT. - The Guelph Royals have re-signed outfielder Ashton Patterson for the 2026 season.

Patterson (Kitchener, Ont.), 21, returns for his fifth season with the team, joining Brandon Deans, Conner Morro, and JD Williams as the longest-serving players on the team.

Throughout his first four seasons with the team, Patterson has a lifetime average of .211, with his best stretch coming in the 2024 playoffs, where he batted .405 with more walks (10) than strikeouts (8).

Royals assistant general manager Ryan Eakin said there is a reason Patterson has been here as long as he has.

"Patty shows up, provides elite defence, and scraps at the plate, especially in critical, situational moments. Every championship team needs a player like him on their roster."