Irvine, Porcellato earn IBL Player of the Week honours

June 17, 2025

Official Intercounty Baseball League News Release

Record crowds packed stadiums across the Intercounty Baseball League this past weekend as teams celebrated Father’s Day and All Things Dad.

Fans were treated to home runs, dominant pitching, unforgettable moments and two games that went into extras — making Week 5 one of the most exciting stretches of the 2025 season so far.

Here are your HRD Bat Co. Players of the Week:

Matteo Porcellato (Pitt Meadows, B.C.) went 11-for-22 in five games for the Welland Jackfish this past week. Photo: IBL

Batter of the Week: Matteo Porcellato – Welland Jackfish

.500 AVG 11 H | 8 R | 5 RBI | 4 BB | 6 SB

Matteo Porcellato (Pitt Meadows, B.C.) was a catalyst for the Welland offence this week, going 11-for-22 over five games. Porcellato combined speed, discipline, and contact hitting — including a standout three-hit, three-run night in Welland’s dominant 23–2 win over Kitchener.

Honourable Mentions – Batters:

Sam Cawker (Welland Jackfish) – .556 AVG, 1.434 OPS, 3 doubles, 4 RBI, 5 runs

Brendan Luther (Welland Jackfish) – .444 AVG, 1.232 OPS, 9 runs, HR

Eduardo De Oleo (London Majors) - .500 AVG, 1.200 OPS 3 Runs, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI.

Pitcher of the Week: Connor Irvine – Brantford Red Sox

7.0 IP | 2 H | 1 ER | 6 K | 1 BB

1.29 ERA | 1.20 WHIP

Irvine (Victoria, B.C.) delivered a composed start against the Guelph Royals. He limited base runners and attacked the zone efficiently, helping Brantford secure a 5-1 win and their return to the win column.

Honourable Mentions – Pitchers:

Victor Payano (London Majors) – 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 10 K, 0 BB, 1.29 ERA

José Domínguez (Welland Jackfish) – 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB

Wilgenis Alvarado (Toronto Maple Leafs) – 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 11 K