March 16, 2023

Official Guelph Royals News Release

GUELPH - The Guelph Royals have re-signed infielder Darius Barlas (Orangeville, Ont.).

Barlas, 26, will play in his fifth Intercounty Baseball League season when the Royals take to the field in May.

Across his five seasons in the IBL, the sure-handed infielder has batted .241 in 110 games.

The left-handed bat has spent three of his first four seasons with the Royals, with one with the Barrie Baycats mixed in.

Barlas says he cannot wait to be back with Guelph this summer.

"I am excited to be back on the field this summer,” he said. “I am looking forward to building off what we accomplished last year and bringing home a championship.”

Royals field manager Dino Roumel said he is happy to have the infielder back on his roster.

"We are so excited about having Darius back with us this year,” said Roumel. “He has been such an important part of this team for the past few seasons. His versatility is a huge asset for us. Aside from being able to play a number of different positions, Darius is a great teammate."