Saturday July 20

What a great day a Cedar Park for Minor Rookie, Rookie and Mosquito AllStar Games. Thanks again to Dan Plowman Realty for sponsoring to make this happen. Thanks to the Coaches and volunteers. And a big big thanks to Chris Hastings for doing such a great job with the Skills Competitions!

We saw some great baseball and almost saw a triple play! Some clutch fielding, hitting and pitching made for a great day!

Saturday Award winners:

Minor Rookie

Most Accurate Throwing  – Ben Lampa
Fastest Pitch           – Emmanuel Saeed
Fastest BaseRunner      – Markus Ramratan
Hitting Home Run Winner – Ben Lampa
Game MVP                – Logan Stevenson

Rookie

Most Accurate Throwing  – Tyler Dearborn
Fastest Pitch           – Nolan Singh
Fastest BaseRunner      – Jacob Humphreys
Hitting Home Run Winner – Mia Sapienza
Game MVP                – Madilyn Gulston

Mosquito

Most Accurate Throwing  – Prince George
Fastest Pitch           – Anderson Fielding
Fastest BaseRunner      – Jalen Brown
Hitting Home Run Winner – Cayden Sexton
Game MVP                – Cayden Sexton

Sunday July 21

The PeeWee Division we had an extended Skills Competition and lots of time with Batting Practice under the ‘turtle’ on the big field.

The Bantam/Midget Division had a very exciting Skills Competition and Game. Team Duffins (Giant Tiger & Bristol) battled Team Carruthers (John Boddy & Ajax Auto) and held on to win 9-7.

Sunday Award winners:

PeeWee 

Baserunning             - Jack Phyper
Hitting                 – Thomas Bolle
Fastest Throw           – Caleb Fancy
Most Accurate Throwing  – Marley Woods

Bantam/Midget

Baserunning             – Evan Bond
Hitting                 – Dylan Cole
Fastest Throw           – Griffin Merton & Dylan Cole
Most Accurate Throwing  – Daniel Garcia
 MVP Honours            - Daniel Deblois

Ajax Baseball is proud to be holding our House League All Star Game for the second year in row and we are very happy to be partnering with the All Star Real Estate professionals from DPT. They are the #1 Realtor in Durham Region and we are excited they have stepped up to help us continue the great momentum from 2023.

Each team should have selected their All Stars who will compete in the games for their respective divisions. We invite everyone to come out and cheer on the All Stars next weekend.

Here is the schedule for the All Star Weekend.

July 20 – Cedar Park

900AM    Minor Rookie Skills – East/South

1000AM  Minor Rookie All Star game – North

1030AM Rookie Skills – East/South

12:00PM  Rookie All Star Game – North

100PM     Mosquito Skills – East/South

200PM     Mosquito – All Star Game – North

July 21 – SportsPlex 6

930AM     PeeWee Skills Competition

1130AM   Bantam/Midget Skills

1230PM   Bantam/Midget All Star Game

More information will be coming via TeamSnap. Any questions about the Ajax Baseball AllStar Weekend 2024 please Contact Doug Elliott.

See you at the ballpark!

We are excited to announce that Picture Day is just around the corner! Make sure to mark your calendars:

Date: May 29, 2024
Location: Ajax Community Centre

For more details and the full schedule, please visit: GTASportsPhotography.com – Ajax Baseball Photo Day

Important Reminders for Players:

  • Wear your full uniform
  • Bring your glove

Specific times will be sent out to each team, so stay tuned for all the details. Let’s come together and capture those picture-perfect moments!

We’re Expanding!

We’re excited to announce that Elite Baseball has made its return to Ajax in 2024.

Our expansion is well underway.

To find out more about our program or to enquire about coaching we would love to hear from you.

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Welcome to Ajax Spartans Elite Baseball. We are your community baseball league for players seeking an elite experience.

For 2025 the Ajax Elite program is expanding to field teams at the following levels:

  • 18U Elite
  • 16U Elite
  • 15U Elite
2025 Roster

All teams will compete in the Elite Baseball League of Ontario, the largest Elite baseball league in Canada, with teams representing more than 20 organizations across Ontario.

Long Term Development

Our Elite Baseball features collaborative coaching and strategic focus, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent plan for each player’s Elite career.

With roster sizes of 13-15 players, we emphasize a sustainable program that builds a strong foundational core, supporting consistent development across all age levels.

Year-Round Programming

FALL [Sept-Oct]

  • Exhibition games and practices 
  • Possibility of tournaments 

WINTER [Nov-Jan]

  • We advocate playing other sports, focusing on school, part-time jobs, etc. 
  • We will support and coordinate individual training programs during the winter if desired

SPRING [Feb-May]

  • 2-3 indoor practices per week at local facilities

SUMMER [May-Aug]

  • Games and practices throughout the week, with weekend commitments typically limited to tournaments
  • Majority of league games are in the GTA
  • 4-5 tournaments includes AAA Tournament in Ontario and US Tournaments 

Financial Transparency

  • Player fees of $2500-3000 cover all baseball activities (excl tournament travel costs) 
  • Coaches stipends to reimburse any non-parent costs and/or moderate compensation where appropriate 
  • Individual team budgets are itemized, shared and balanced at the beginning and end of every season

Training Facilities

  • In-season games and practices are held at Ajax Sportsplex, one of Ontario’s premier baseball diamonds
  • Unique approach to off-season training spaces where we partner with a variety of local facilities 
    • This ensures access to batting/pitching tunnels, a full-size dome and conditioning spaces without the expense of owning and operating a full-time facility
    • This also allows us more variety in the types of training we provide as we are not limited by a single facility’s resources

Advancing Player Careers

  • Strong advocacy for roster spots on Ontario Summer Games (15U) and Ontario Youth (17U) teams 
  • Graduating players will be supported in connecting with and getting exposure to Canadian college and university coaches 
  • Ajax Baseball has a strong 22U program for players who wish to continue playing beyond high school

This Mother’s Day, Ajax Baseball wants to shine a spotlight on the incredible mothers who make our community so special. From cheering in the stands to organizing team events, our baseball moms are the unsung heroes of every game.

Mothers are the heart and soul of our teams, providing not just support and encouragement, but also the love and dedication that fuel our players’ passion for the game. Whether it’s packing post-game snacks, washing uniforms, or offering a comforting hug after a tough loss, our moms are always there, showing us the true spirit of teamwork and resilience.

Today, we celebrate you, dear mothers. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm make Ajax Baseball more than just a sport; you make it a family.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our community! Your love for the game and your children is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for everything you do!