It is college signing season and the Royals’ first 2021 commitment is pitcher Ethan Dean.  Dean, 6’ 1” 165 lb left-hander, has committed to the Victoria Golden Tide of the Canadian College Baseball Conference.  Dean is a senior at Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville and has had a great fall season.  Ethan has recorded 24 strike-outs, 17 of those swinging, in 21 innings of work and has an ERA of 2.0.  An academic stand-out as well as an ace on the mound, Dean plans to study computing science at the University of Victoria. 

Curtis Pelletier, Head Coach for the Golden Tide said, “When I saw him throw, I really liked his make-up and competitive nature. Ethan has great stuff and is very projectable. I also had some people I trust recommend him.”  The Golden Tide will play their home games at Royal Athletic park in Victoria.  Some background trivia, both head coach Curtis Pelletier and pitching coach Ethan Fox are Parksville Royals alumni.