2026 SIGNING TRACKER: INF Petey Kiefer

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of infielder Petey Kiefer, who will look to get a full season under his belt after an impactful second half stint in 2025.

Kiefer first arrived to the Panthers at the transaction deadline last season, and posted a .370 batting average during the regular season and notched hits in nine of the 11 games he appeared in (regular season and playoffs).

This includes a home run in the season finale against Welland.

Kiefer previously played pro baseball in Germany and four years of collegiate baseball with Black Hawk College (NJCAA), Dominican College (NCAA D2) and Johnson University (NAIA).

"I am happy to have Petey returning for a full season with us," said general manager Shanif Hirani.

"He consistently put together great at-bats and led our team in hitting during his time here. I am excited to see the production over a full season."

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PETEY KIEFER

• Bats/Pitches: L/R
• Hometown: New London, CT (IMPORT)
• Birthdate: May 25, 2001
• Pronunciation: pee-TEE KEE-fur