Alvarado, Pearce named IBL Players of the Week

Toronto Maple Leafs left-hander Wilgenis Alvarado (Maracay, Ven.), left, has been named Intercounty Baseball League Pitcher of the Week, while Welland Jackfish infielder McCoy Pearce (Kamloops, B.C.) has been named top batter. Photo: Intercounty Baseball League

July 11, 2023

Official Intercounty Baseball League News Release

The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) has announced its B45 Baseball Players of the Week for July 3 to 9, 2023.

Toronto Maple Leafs left-hander Wilgenis Alvarado (Maracay, Ven.) was named Pitcher of the Week, following an eight-inning shutout performance against Welland on Saturday.

A former Toronto Blue Jays farmhand, Alvarado allowed just two hits while striking out three in shutting down the IBL's first-place team. Since being converted to a starting pitcher, he has allowed one earned run in 18 innings.

Welland Jackfish infielder McCoy Pearce (Kamloops, B.C.) earned Batter of the Week honours, following a 10-for-19 (.526) week during which he led the league in RBIs (9) and doubles (3).

Pearce, who played for the Okotoks Dawgs (WCBL) in 2022, drove in runs in each of Welland's four victories over the course of the week — and is now hitting .358 on the season with 19 RBIs in as many games.