March 14, 2023

By Matt Betts

Canadian Baseball Network

Ryan Beitel (Surrey, B.C.) made not one, but two starts for the University of British Columbia and was on top of his game in both of them.

His first start came against Oregon Tech where he threw a seven-inning complete game in a 10-0 Thunderbirds’ win. Beitel scattered four hits, walked one and struck out three to pick up his first victory of the season.

Back at it in Game 4 against Corban later in the week, he tossed five scoreless innings in a 4-1 victory to help the T-Birds take the series 3-1. The right-hander worked around four hits, a walk and punched out seven. His team plated three in the top of the seventh for the come from behind win.

For his strong performances, Beitel was named the Cascade Collegiate Conference Pitcher of the Week.

He’s also the Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week for March 6 to 12.

Canadian Baseball Network College Players of the Week

Week 1 - INF/LHP Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, Que.) - Weatherford College

Week 2 - LHP Matt Wilkinson (Ladner, BC) - Central Arizona College

Week 3 - OF Ryan McCarthy (Delta, BC) - Butte College

Week 4 - C Brady Cerkownyk (Toronto, Ont.) - Connors State College

Week 5 - INF Kenny Di Clemente (Oakville, Ont.) - Keiser University

Week 6 - C Josh Cote (Midland, Ont.) - Northeastern Junior College

Week 7 - RHP Ryan Beitel (Surrey, BC) - University of British Columbia