Guerrero, González named IBL Players of the Week

Welland Jackfish right-hander Alberto Guerrero (Pacora, Panama), left, has been named Intercounty Baseball League Pitcher of the Week, while Kitchener Panthers infielder Raul González (Ciego de Avila, Cuba) took home top batter honours. Photos: Photo by Ryan McCullough, Dan Congdon

July 19, 2023

Official Intercounty Baseball League News Release

The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced its B45 Baseball Players of the Week for July 10 to 16, 2023.

Welland Jackfish right-hander Alberto Guerrero (Pacora, Panama) was named Pitcher of the Week, following an six-inning one-run debut win against Guelph on Thursday.

A former Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals farmhand, Guerrero allowed just two hits while striking out seven in his IBL debut.

Kitchener Panthers infielder Raul González (Ciego de Avila, Cuba) earned Batter of the Week honours, following a 6-for-10 (.600) week during which he had two home runs, five RBIs and four runs.

González was named the IBL Player of the Month in May leads IBL with 40 RBIs and co-leads with nine home runs.