IBL's Toronto Maple Leafs sign Newton

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Toronto Maple Leafs have signed right-hander Jeremy Newton (Toronto, Ont.). He is shown here pitching for the Okotoks Dawgs of the Western Canadian Baseball League. Photo: Toronto Maple Leafs

April 14, 2025

Official Toronto Maple Leafs News Release

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed right-handed pitcher Jeremy Newton for the upcoming 2025 season.

Newton, a Toronto native, spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization in 2016, after pitching with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, Kelowna Falcons, and Okotoks Dawgs.

A graduate of the Toronto Mets program, he has also spent time coaching at UBC and will make his IBL debut in 2025.

The veteran right-hander is the fifth member of Toronto’s staff with professional experience.

“Jeremy’s been around the game for so long, he’s an ultra-smart pitcher and is mechanically sound in every aspect. He’s another arm who’s had professional experience, he’s coached, he’s been through multiple levels of ball in Canada - he’s a lifer. He has a presence on the mound, doesn’t let the moment get too big, and has all the makings of a great pitcher in this league. The culture that we want our staff to have, Jeremy embodies every aspect of it,” said the club.