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April 23, 2026 - Different home states, different positions, and different stages of college ball. Akanni Owodunni, Levi Grothen, and Yahir Acevedo may have a lot of differences, but they do have one thing in common: all three are coming to Wenatchee this summer.
A high school senior just beginning his college journey, a freshman itching to find his footing, and a Puerto Rican who is finding his fellow Roadrunner in the valley. All three jump off the page for their own reasons.
So, who are these intriguing new faces...
Akanni Owodun... Full Story
April 20, 2026 - An Anteater, a Gaucho, and a Cardinal walk into Wenatchee. No, it's not the setup to a bad joke, but rather a trio of newcomers that are coming to the 'Sox for 2026. Zach Doyle, Colin Beazizo, and Alika Ahu are each joining Wenatchee this season, and each is coming from a very different walk of life.
The three newcomers include a redshirt freshman finding his fellow Anteater in the valley, a junior being reunited with his JUCO pals, and a Stanford commit traversing the Pacific to join the mainland.
So, with no further ... Full Story
April 18, 2026 - VICTORIA, B.C. - It's all the excitement of a HOME RUN DERBY with fun and unique twists... including points on defence.
And - with former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar, known as "Superman" for his fence thievery as well as his bat, as the star attraction.
Pillar, 37, who recently retired after a stellar 13-season, 1234-game career spent mostly as a Blue Jay, will be one of the West Coast League (WCL) Home Run Derby participants - he and his family are excited to be in Victoria for the event.
Pillar, a fo... Full Story
April 16, 2026 - Backing up the bullpen and the battery as a whole, the AppleSox are tacking three newcomers onto the roster, all three from different schools. AJ Cox, Derek Render, and Michael Podstreleny may be unfamiliar faces to each other, but that will change quickly this summer in Wenatchee.
As two pitchers and one catcher, they help balance out the battery perfectly. One is a sophomore right-hander returning to the college baseball stage, another is a Nevada native who was a standout two-way player in high school, and the last is ... Full Story
West Coast League College Wood Bat Baseball News
AppleSox Add to the Bullpen, Infield, and Outfield with Three Newbies
April 23, 2026 - Different home states, different positions, and different stages of college ball. Akanni Owodunni, Levi Grothen, and Yahir Acevedo may have a lot of differences, but they do have one thing in common: all three are coming to Wenatchee this summer.
A high school senior just beginning his college journey, a freshman itching to find his footing, and a Puerto Rican who is finding his fellow Roadrunner in the valley. All three jump off the page for their own reasons.
So, who are these intriguing new faces...
Akanni Owodun... Full StoryMore West Coast League stories below
Wenatchee Welcoming Three Position Players to the Diamond
April 20, 2026 - An Anteater, a Gaucho, and a Cardinal walk into Wenatchee. No, it's not the setup to a bad joke, but rather a trio of newcomers that are coming to the 'Sox for 2026. Zach Doyle, Colin Beazizo, and Alika Ahu are each joining Wenatchee this season, and each is coming from a very different walk of life.
The three newcomers include a redshirt freshman finding his fellow Anteater in the valley, a junior being reunited with his JUCO pals, and a Stanford commit traversing the Pacific to join the mainland.
So, with no further ... Full StorySuperman Landing - Former Blue Jays Star Kevin Pillar to Headline Unique Home Run Derby Event at WCL All-Star Festival
April 18, 2026 - VICTORIA, B.C. - It's all the excitement of a HOME RUN DERBY with fun and unique twists... including points on defence.
And - with former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar, known as "Superman" for his fence thievery as well as his bat, as the star attraction.
Pillar, 37, who recently retired after a stellar 13-season, 1234-game career spent mostly as a Blue Jay, will be one of the West Coast League (WCL) Home Run Derby participants - he and his family are excited to be in Victoria for the event.
Pillar, a fo... Full StoryAppleSox Build the Battery with Three Newcomers
April 16, 2026 - Backing up the bullpen and the battery as a whole, the AppleSox are tacking three newcomers onto the roster, all three from different schools. AJ Cox, Derek Render, and Michael Podstreleny may be unfamiliar faces to each other, but that will change quickly this summer in Wenatchee.
As two pitchers and one catcher, they help balance out the battery perfectly. One is a sophomore right-hander returning to the college baseball stage, another is a Nevada native who was a standout two-way player in high school, and the last is ... Full StoryWest Coast League News
- AppleSox Add to the Bullpen, Infield, and Outfield with Three Newbies - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 23)
- Wenatchee Welcoming Three Position Players to the Diamond - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 20)
- Superman Landing - Former Blue Jays Star Kevin Pillar to Headline Unique Home Run Derby Event at WCL All-Star Festival - Victoria HabourCats (April 18)
- AppleSox Build the Battery with Three Newcomers - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 16)
- Summer Sizzle: Fresno State Star Shortstop Brady Hewitt Joins HarbourCats - Victoria HabourCats (April 15)
- Pair of Washingtonians Finding Their Way Back Home this Summer - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 13)
- Wenatchee Adding Three Washington Natives to the Roster - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 9)
- Fan-Favourite Lopez Excited to Return to Victoria - Victoria HabourCats (April 7)
- AppleSox Snag Two Nighthawks and One Antelope for the Summer - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 6)
- Saint Mary's Lending Three First Time AppleSox to Wenatchee - Wenatchee AppleSox (April 2)
- Wenactchee Welcomes Three Mustangs to the Valley - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 30)
- Three Islanders Washing up in Wenatchee in 2026 - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 26)
- WCL Alumni on 2026 MLB Opening Day Rosters - (March 25)
- A Trio of Coyotes Spending Summer in Wenatchee - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 23)
- AppleSox Snag Three Young Pitchers from Everett - Wenatchee AppleSox (March 19)
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