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August 26, 2025 - VICTORIA, BC - With the recent news that 2024 HarbourCat Lucas Ramirez had been promoted to "High A" ball in the Los Angeles Angels organization, we felt it was time to give a quick run down on some of our former HarbourCats and where they are now in their pro careers.
In total, 32 former players were active in affiliated professional baseball in 2025, from Rookie ball right up to the MLB level.
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Notable among the 32 players are our currently active MLB guys, including Nick Pivetta (2013)(San Diego), Nathan Lukes... Full Story
August 22, 2025 - Friday, Commissioner Rob Neyer announced Brock Ketelsen is the West Coast League's 2025 Top Prospect.
Ketelsen, who will enroll at Stanford this fall, anchors the WCL's final spotlight list of the season.
An outfielder/pitcher for the Corvallis Knights, Ketelsen batted .328 with 10 extra-base hits, 27 RBI, 48 runs and a League best 35 stolen bases. He posted a .467 on-base percentage and .925 OPS. On the mound, the southpaw went 1-0 with a save in six relief appearances. In 8 2/3 innings, he struck out 19 batters and p... Full Story
August 21, 2025 - West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the League's Executive of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year and Scorekeeper of the Year, Thursday.
The WCL Board of Directors voted Luke Emanuel, the owner and president of Salem's Marion Berries, as the Executive of the Year
In the Berries' first season, they qualified for the playoffs after negotiating a late-spring transition to their new home, Chemeketa Field. This meant they played only road games until their rescheduled home opener on June 23. Despite this, Emanu... Full Story
August 20, 2025 - Wednesday afternoon, West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the circuit's Coach of the Year, Umpire of the Year and Jim Dietz Team Sportsmanship Award.
Ed Knaggs earns this year's Coach of the Year honor. He led the Bellingham Bells to the second WCL championship in team history. The Bells captured the North Division first half crown and posted a 33-21 record in the regular season.
In the playoffs, Bellingham knocked off the Wenatchee AppleSox in a thrilling three-game series, went on the road to defeat the... Full Story
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Where Are They Now?...2025 Alumni Update
August 26, 2025 - VICTORIA, BC - With the recent news that 2024 HarbourCat Lucas Ramirez had been promoted to "High A" ball in the Los Angeles Angels organization, we felt it was time to give a quick run down on some of our former HarbourCats and where they are now in their pro careers.
In total, 32 former players were active in affiliated professional baseball in 2025, from Rookie ball right up to the MLB level.
MLB
Notable among the 32 players are our currently active MLB guys, including Nick Pivetta (2013)(San Diego), Nathan Lukes... Full StoryMore West Coast League stories below
Brock Ketelsen Named WCL Top Prospect
August 22, 2025 - Friday, Commissioner Rob Neyer announced Brock Ketelsen is the West Coast League's 2025 Top Prospect.
Ketelsen, who will enroll at Stanford this fall, anchors the WCL's final spotlight list of the season.
An outfielder/pitcher for the Corvallis Knights, Ketelsen batted .328 with 10 extra-base hits, 27 RBI, 48 runs and a League best 35 stolen bases. He posted a .467 on-base percentage and .925 OPS. On the mound, the southpaw went 1-0 with a save in six relief appearances. In 8 2/3 innings, he struck out 19 batters and p... Full StoryWCL Top Executive, Broadcaster and Scorekeeper Announced
August 21, 2025 - West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the League's Executive of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year and Scorekeeper of the Year, Thursday.
The WCL Board of Directors voted Luke Emanuel, the owner and president of Salem's Marion Berries, as the Executive of the Year
In the Berries' first season, they qualified for the playoffs after negotiating a late-spring transition to their new home, Chemeketa Field. This meant they played only road games until their rescheduled home opener on June 23. Despite this, Emanu... Full StoryWCL Coach, Umpire and Jim Dietz Sportsmanship Awards Announced
August 20, 2025 - Wednesday afternoon, West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the circuit's Coach of the Year, Umpire of the Year and Jim Dietz Team Sportsmanship Award.
Ed Knaggs earns this year's Coach of the Year honor. He led the Bellingham Bells to the second WCL championship in team history. The Bells captured the North Division first half crown and posted a 33-21 record in the regular season.
In the playoffs, Bellingham knocked off the Wenatchee AppleSox in a thrilling three-game series, went on the road to defeat the... Full StoryWest Coast League News
- Where Are They Now?...2025 Alumni Update - Victoria HabourCats (August 26)
- Brock Ketelsen Named WCL Top Prospect - (August 22)
- WCL Top Executive, Broadcaster and Scorekeeper Announced - (August 21)
- WCL Coach, Umpire and Jim Dietz Sportsmanship Awards Announced - (August 20)
- Five HarbourCats Make 2024 "All WCL" Team - Victoria HabourCats (August 19)
- All-WCL Teams Announced - (August 19)
- WCL MVP and Pitcher of the Year Announced - (August 18)
- Bellingham Wins Second Championship - (August 15)
- A Look Back at the 2007 Moses Lake Pirates - (August 14)
- Bells and Pickles Meet in Thursday's Championship Game - (August 13)
- Corvallis Knights 2025 Season Comes to an End - Corvallis Knights (August 13)
- Divisional Championships Take Place Tuesday - (August 11)
- Hemmerling and Cloyd receive honors - (August 11)
- AppleSox Season Comes to a Close - Wenatchee AppleSox (August 11)
- Cats Rally Falls Short, Hawks Win Series - Victoria HabourCats (August 10)
- All Today's West Coast League News
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