CBL's Kitchener Panthers sign Hewitt

The Canadian Baseball League’s Kitchener Panthers have signed right-hander Ben Hewitt (New Westminster, B.C.). Photo: Ottawa University Athletics

May 9, 2026

Official Kitchener Panthers News Release

KITCHENER, ONT. - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of pitcher Ben Hewitt (New Westminster, B.C.).

The 6-foot-5 hurler is coming off his senior season with Ottawa University (NAIA) in Kansas. There, he racked up 36 strikeouts and four saves in 16 appearances and 22 1/3 innings. Batters hit just .173 against Hewitt.

He spent last summer with the Victoria HarbourCats of the West Coast League, where he had 11 strikeouts in 21 innings in 10 appearances and a 5.14 ERA.

"Ben's coming off a great season as the closer for a nationally ranked program," said general manager Shanif Hirani. "His experience in high leverage situations will be a big addition to our bullpen."