CBL's Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Brandt

The Canadian Baseball League’s Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed catcher Matt Brandt (Queensville, Ont.). Photo: Toronto Maple Leafs

May 9, 2025

Official Toronto Maple Leafs News Release

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed catcher Matt Brandt for the 2026 season.

After appearing in three games with the Maple Leafs in 2025 as a junior call-up, Brandt returns to Toronto in 2026 as a member of the active roster. A native of Queensville, Ont., he arrives from Chatham University, where he appeared in 42 games as the Cougars’ starting catcher.

Brandt finished his 2026 college season, hitting .250, with one home run and 32 RBIs, while walking 16 times and notching nine multi-hit performances. Defensively, the Ontario Titans alum threw out 10 base-stealers, good for a 34.5% caught stealing rate while posting a .983 fielding percentage.

He also spent time at both Spalding University (2022-2023) and Point Park University (2024-2025). Brandt slots in as Toronto’s primary catcher to begin the year.