Sports stats



WCL Victoria HabourCats

HarbourCats Sweep Doubleheader in Kelowna, Gabe Clark Lands in Vancouver

June 13, 2016 - West Coast League (WCL)
Victoria HabourCats News Release


VICTORIA, B.C. - The Victoria HarbourCats are excited to announce that 2014-15 HarbourCat Gabe Clark, the franchise's single-season home run record holder will begin his 2016 season playing at Nat Bailey Stadium for the Vancouver Canadians, the short-season affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

A native of Riverside, CA, Clark starred at Royal Athletic Park during the summer of 2014 following his sophomore year at Oregon State University (NCAA Div. 1). He was one of the most productive hitters in the West Coast League that summer with eight home runs and 31 RBIs, adding eight doubles and batting .291 in 40 games.

The power-hitting first baseman went to the 2014 WCL all-star game in Klamath Falls, OR and won the WCL all-star game home run derby with his father Jim Clark as his pitcher.

Clark's eight home runs in 2014 is the HarbourCats franchise record for home runs in a single season, and has him tied with Alex De Goti (HarbourCats 2013-15) for the career mark.

Clark returned to Victoria in 2015 and hit a home run in a pair of games played before he was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 26th round of the MLB draft. Gabe played his first professional season with the 'Rookie' level Bluefield Blue Jays, tallying six home runs and 22 RBIs in 37 games.

The Canadians open their season on the road against the Spokane Indians on June 17 and play their home opener at historic Nat Bailey Stadium on Monday, June 20 against the Everett AquaSox, the short-season affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

For HarbourCats fans who would like to see Clark play in Vancouver, the Canadians play 38 home games at Nat Bailey Stadium between June 20 and September 2.

The HarbourCats are proud of Gabe and excited to have the opportunity to see one of the great HarbourCats play professionally so close to home.

The 2016 HarbourCats play a doubleheader in Kelowna against the Falcons on Sunday evening and then return to Royal Athletic Park on Tuesday, June 14 when they open a series at Royal Athletic Park against the Gresham GreyWolves.

The upcoming home stand is as follows:

Tuesday, June 14, 6:35pm vs. Gresham GreyWolves

Salute To Rotary Night / Champions Series: We salute Budget, Payless and other great fastball teams of the past at RAP

Wednesday, June 15, 6:35pm vs. Gresham GreyWolves

Winning Wednesday / Champions Series: We salute decorated kickboxing and karate Canadian and World Champion Stan Peterec

Thursday, June 16, 12:35pm vs. Gresham GreyWolves

School Spirit Day with Mayfair Optometric Clinic

Friday, June 17, 6:35pm vs. Cowlitz Black Bears

Guaranteed Win Night with Westshore U-Lock

Saturday, June 18, 6:35pm vs. Cowlitz Black Bears

Food Truck Night / T-shirt giveaway from Passion Sports

Sunday, June 19, 6:35pm vs. Cowlitz Black Bears

Fathers Day Extravaganza with Coca-Cola

SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

HarbourCats season tickets are continuing to sell quickly as well as 10-packs and single-game tickets. With the season now underway, fans are encouraged to secure your seats today.

Single game tickets are available here-- http://www.ticketrocket.co/event/season/1

To buy season tickets, call the office (778-265-0327) or visit 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

OFFICE HOURS

The team office at 1814 Vancouver Street (across from RAP) has returned to in-season hours. Assistant GM Brittany French is ready to assist fans with all ticket purchasing and can take care of any other requests and questions fans may have.

MONDAY-FRIDAY - 9:00am-5:00pm

SATURDAY - 10:00am-2:00pm

SUNDAY - Closed (Except by appointment)

• Discuss this story on the West Coast League message board...

West Coast League Stories from June 13, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central