Smibert, Ring named IBL Players of the Week

Welland Jackfish infielder James Smibert (Mississauga, Ont.), right, has been named Intercounty Baseball League Batter of the Week. Meanwhile, Hamilton Cardinals pitcher Colby Ring (Langley, B.C.), left, has taken home Pitcher of the Week honours. Photo: Intercounty Baseball League

June 5, 2023

Official Intercounty Baseball League News Release

The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) has announced its B45 Baseball Players of the Week for the week of May 29 - June 4.

Welland Jackfish infielder James Smibert (Mississauga, Ont.) was named Batter of the Week, following a .538 (7-for-13) weekend in which he drove in 10 runs and scored five himself — and helped the surging Jackfish to three wins in as many games.

Smibert, a University of Mount Olive alumnus, leads the IBL in doubles (6) and ranks third in hits (16) thus far in 2023.

Hamilton Cardinals pitcher Colby Ring (Langley, B.C.) was named Pitcher of the Week, following a six-inning scoreless performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs — the league's top-ranked offence — on June 2.

Ring allowed just two hits while striking out eight en route to his first win in the IBL. The Cardinals' left-hander has now allowed an earned run through 11 innings of IBL work.