By Darryl G. Smart
It may have been a season that was jammed in like never before, but Simcoe Minor Baseball Association took full advantage of it.
After a successful 2021 season that saw the Simcoe Giants bring home three provincial titles, the association handed out its annual awards during its Annual General Meeting over the weekend.
Rep Player of the Year – Peewee & Below
Markus Woodley, Rookie Rep
Rep Pitcher of the Year – Peewee & Below
Luke Cake, MInor Peewee Tier 1
Rep Coach of the Year – Peewee & Below
Ryan Meade, Rookie Rep
Rep Player of the Year – Bantam & Above
Quinton O’Brien, Bantam Tier 1
Rep Pitcher of the Year – Bantam & Above
Jeryn Shortt, Bantam Tier 1
Rep Coach of the Year – Bantam & Above
Jeff Shortt, Bantam Tier 1
House League Player of the Year – Mosquito & Below
Priscilla Lindsay, Legion Branch 79
House League Player of the Year – Peewee & Above
Hudson Ward, Kwic Internet
House League Coach of the Year – Peewee & Above
Jeff Ingham, Kwic Internet
House League Coach of the Year – Mosquito & Below
Jeremy Phillips, Ferris Funeral Home
Junior Umpire of the Year
Elliott DeDecker, Umpire Level 1
Senior Umpire of the Year
Mike Storoschuk, Umpire Level 3
Volunteer of the Year
Jeff Shortt
Rep Team of the Year
Rookie Rep
During the SMBA AGM, the organization announced that it is planning to have a full slate of tournaments in 2022.
The dates include:
May 13-15 Minor Bantam Tournament
May 27-29 Midget Tournament
June 3-5 Major Bantam Tournament
June 10-12 Minor Peewee Tournament
June 17-19 Rookie Tournament
July 8-10 Peewee Tournament
July 15-17 Minor Mosquito Tournament
July 22-24 Major Mosquito Tournament