CBN Minor League Player of the Week - Cohen Achen
Babe Ruth Calgary alum and Aberdeen IronBirds right-hander Cohen Achen (Calgary, Alta.) has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s minor league Player of the Week. Photo: Aberdeen IronBirds
July 15, 2025
By Kevin Glew
Canadian Baseball Network
Right-hander Cohen Achen (Calgary, Alta.) threw five no-hit innings in a dominant relief appearance for the Baltimore Orioles’ High-A Aberdeen IronBirds on Friday.
For his efforts, he has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s minor league Player of the Week (July 8 to July 13).
It’s the first time that Achen has captured the award this season.
Achen entered Friday’s game against the Jersey Shore Blue Claws in relief of IronBirds starter Zach Fruit in the fifth inning with the game tied 1-1. Over the next five innings, he dominated, striking out six without walking a batter. The only hitter to reach base off him came on catcher’s interference.
The IronBirds were victorious when second baseman Aron Estrada belted a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, which earned Achen the win.
After being selected in the 14th round by the Orioles in the 2024 MLB draft, Achen, 23, began his professional career this season with the class-A Delmarva Shorebirds before being promoted to the IronBirds in late April.
Achen’s performance on Friday was the most overpowering of his pro career.
In 10 appearances with the IronBirds, Achen is 3-6 with a 3.60 ERA. He has 37 strikeouts in 45 innings.
2025 CBN minor league Player of the Week Winners
Opening Day to April 7 - Eric Hartman (St. Albert, Alta.), Braves
April 7 to April 14 - Noah Myers (Wyoming, Ont.), Rays
April 15 to April 20 - Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.), Red Sox
April 21 to April 27 - Matt Lloyd (Okotoks, Alta.), Cardinals
April 28 to May 4 - Matt Lloyd (Okotoks, Alta.), Cardinals
May 5 to May 11 - Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.), Mets
May 12 to May 18 - TJ Schofield Sam (Brampton, Ont.), A’s
May 19 to May 25 - Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.), Cubs
May 27 to June 1 - Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.), Rays
June 3 to June 8 - Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.), Mets
June 10 to June 15 - Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.), Cubs
June 17 to June 22 - Matt Coutney (Wetaskiwin, Alta.), Angels
June 24 to June 29 - Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.), Rays
July 1 to July 6 - Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.), Cubs
July 8 to July 13 - Cohen Achen (Calgary, Alta.), Orioles
Top Canadian Minor League Performances for July 8 to July 13 (Stats Compiled by Pete Berryman)
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