By Harry Weisdorf: (Ottawa) – The Premier Baseball League of Ontario (PBLO) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a 2022 PBLO All-Star Game Showcase on Saturday, June 11th. The big event, that will be hosted by Oshawa, will consist of two 9 inning All-Star Games featuring the top Junior (15U/16U) and ...
By Harry Weisdorf: In the development of a young player, we picture what opportunities await for us once we reach the proper age. If we have put in the work behind the scenes and made crucial adjustments when adversity hit, then we might just have a chance to continue playing past high school and into our adult ...
By Harry Weisdorf: For all of us that enjoy the offseason in the MLB, these last couple of weeks has been the worst-case scenario. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expired on December 2nd after half a decade in use, leading the owners to lockout the players. While this period may have the outward appearance ...
By Harry Weisdorf: There are loads of elements that go into becoming a high school prospect. Of course, there’s the talent needed to compete at the higher levels, but the passion for the sport is an underrated aspect that plays a large role. When the going gets tough, the perseverance to bounce back ...
By Harry Weisdorf: A new member of the PBLO family is being added for the 2022 season. Introducing the Kingston Colts! Over 70 years of baseball in Kingston, the Colts will enter a new chapter for the organization. Fielding competitive teams for all ages, the Colts are excited to be a part of the ...
By Harry Weisdorf: A lot of hard work must be done in order to improve your baseball skills, especially when a player has aspirations to play at the next level post-secondary. But, we must remember that these kids are still students — and you can’t make it to graduation without good grades. ...
By Harry Weisdorf: After the summer season ends in the PBLO, the path for player development keeps going with Fall Ball. Back when most of us played, when the summer ended, we went back to school and waited for the snow to melt for us to get back on the field. Fast forward to today where these elite teams ...
By Harry Weisdorf: 2021 was a year like no other. Feeling the full effects of COVID restrictions, it was up in the air whether a season would even be able to go onward. However, through a well-thought plan, safety precautions taken seriously, and the ability to adapt on the fly, the PBLO season went off ...
By Harry Weisdorf: Over two weeks ago, the 15U PBLO Championship Game was forced to be suspended due to rain. On Sunday, the Oshawa Legionaires and the London Badgers met to settle the score. Resuming in the third inning tied 2-2, the Oshawa Legionaires were hungry for the championship as the game ...
By Harry Weisdorf: On Sunday, August 29th, the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians won the PBLO 16U Championship, finishing up a terrific season with the ultimate prize. Ending the regular season with a 21-3 record, the Canadians were the massive favourites going into the weekend — but they were pushed to the ...