Gonzalez, Ross named to All IBL teams

KITCHENER - A pair of Kitchener Panthers have been recognized among the best the IBL has to offer.

Raul Gonzalez and Spenser Ross were named to All IBL teams for 2024, the league announced Thursday morning.

Gonzalez was named the shortstop on the 1st team, while Ross was named the second baseman on the 2nd team.

The players were selected through a vote of IBL managers and general managers.

Gonzalez led the IBL with 44 RBI during the regular season. He hit .333 and smacked 10 home runs. He followed it up hitting .533 in four playoff games.

Ross hit .310 in 33 games in his rookie season, and had an on-base-percentage of .452, reaching base in 29 straight games, including his first two playoff appearances.

PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Congdon