Kitchener Panthers' slugger Williams named CBL's top Canadian player

Kitchener Panthers slugger Malik Williams (Toronto, Ont.) has been named the Canadian Baseball League’s top Canadian player. Photo: CBL

October 19, 2026

Official Canadian Baseball League News Release

Kitchener Panthers infielder Malik Williams has been named the CBL’s top Canadian.

The 27-year-old from Toronto spent parts of four seasons in Barrie before joining the Panthers in 2026.

In 2026, he led the Canadian Baseball League with a .417 average and was second among qualified batters with a 1.223 OPS.

Fourteen of his 68 hits were home runs, which was a career-high and tied for sixth in the CBL.

It’s the first time the league has recognized the top Canadian, an award sponsored by the Canadian Baseball Network.

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