CAMBRIDGE - The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced today that Kitchener infielder Keegan Marsden and right-handed starter Yonder Martinez have been named the League’s Batter and Pitcher of the Week for the period from May 14-20.

KEEGAN MARSDEN, Kitchener Panthers – IBL BATTER OF THE WEEK

The IBL’s RBI leader so far in 2018 has been Keegan Marsden, and he didn’t slow down this week as the Panthers fight to stay on top of the IBL standings. Over the past seven days Marsden recorded two doubles, two home runs and lead the Panthers to two wins. His best performance came in a 10-6 win over the London Majors where he recorded four hits, two doubles a home run and six RBI.

Keegan is in his second season with the Kitchener Panthers after spending his Junior season at Goldey-Beacom College.

JONDER MARTINEZ, Kitchener Panthers – IBL PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Kitchener’s Jonder Martinez pitched seven shutout innings giving up only three hits while striking out six and walking no one. A stellar first performance for Jonder pitching at Jack Couch Park and now holding down a 0.00 ERA to start the season.

About the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL)

The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) is the top level baseball league in Ontario, boasting ex-major league professional and elite NCAA college baseball players. The 2018 season will mark the IBL’s 100th season. The IBL is the fifth longest continually operated baseball league in the world and serves as a valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff. More than 40 IBL players have advanced to Major League Baseball or returned to the IBL following their MLB careers. The league is comprised of teams from Barrie, Brantford, Kitchener, London, Toronto, Guelph, Burlington and Hamilton. For more information, visit www.theibl.ca.