It seems like quite a long time since the GTBL took the field for a full season with two missed years due to the pandemic. That means there was a fair share of turn over in the league player pool. Luckily, all our franchises survived(a few senior clubs folded)and many will argue they came back stronger. The **following transactions took place over the last couple years.
** At time of publishing. Players may be added or removed after this article is published, attempts will be made to keep it accurate/up to date. DOES NOT include players signed for 2021 tournament play only.
AJAX
OUT
MIKE FOSTER- Spartans lose a big piece, as he moves west for work.
DENIS HUCAL- Veteran heads to Burlington in COBA(moved to Grimsby) after lengthy GTBL career.
PETER RICCIARDI- Another very sizeable loss, the sparkplug and multi year all star retires.
CHRIS TRUDELLE- Young bullpen piece out for 2022.
IN
O'NEIL BARNES- After a couple years with Martingrove, the lefty moves to Ajax for 2022.
JOSH BRENNAN- EY junior grad, lives east and signs with Ajax.
EAST YORK
OUT
ANTHONY BUONAIUTO- IBL it seems for the ex Bulldog and overseas pro.
DEVLIN CONNELLY- Banged up and work commitments force the backstop away.
TYLER DOBIE- Looks like a one and done for the talented stick.
JAKE GALLO- Sadly the long time all star arm and team leader walks away after an outstanding career.
JACK MALONE- After a couple of part time years due to work and injury, the Bulldogs remove the former MVP.
SHARIF SAHEBZADA- 2019 was the only year of GTBL play for the 1B/DH.
DREW VALADE- Talented southpaw out for 2022.
ZACHARY WEBSTER- Scary injury in 2021 tourney play, forces him out for '22.
**BRYAN PYPER- Bulldogs keep on taxi squad, but after many all star seasons the talented two way player has moved much too far out of area.
IN
TROY BLACK- Massive pick up for the Bulldogs who snag the former pro after Mississauga folds.
ANTHONY FERA- Big bat from Rams U has rookie status for 2022.
AUSTIN FRASER- Young arm is in for 2022.
JAKOB MACLEOD- Ava Maria(Florida) product joins big club from juniors for 2022 rookie year.
GRANT SHANTZ- U of Toronto ace joins the Bulldogs rotation for rookie 2022 season.
FELIX VIELLEUX- Utility man will plug holes in his rookie season with EY.
TOMASZ WODZYNSKI- After GTBL service with Martingrove Tom joins EY in 2022.
ZACH WORDEN- Centennial College 1B from Alberta signs with EY.
KENDAL
OUT
SAM CAWKER- Reigning rookie of the year, heads to Welland IBL.
BRODIE HARKNESS- Reliable arm not back after league stoppage.
JAKE STORRY- Rookie bullpen arm not back on 2022 roster.
LOGAN WALTERS- Infielder not suiting up for '22.
IN
JASON CROUSE- Young front end type arm joins staff for 2022.
PALMER CRUICKSHANK- Utility piece who swings it, joins Eagle attack.
RYLEY DAVENPORT- Excellent replacement behind the dish for Kendal, known for great defense after an IBL year in Kitchener.
JESSE ELLIOTT- Slick infielder out of U Charleston(WV) is another nice rookie for 2022.
ETHAN NICHOLS- Young arm joins pen for 2022.
GRIFFIN OLIVER- Utility infielder makes GTBL debut with Eagles.
TOURE PARPIT-SINCLAIR- OF joins Eagles for 2022, looked good in '21 tournament play.
REILLY WALTERS- 2022 marks the rookie season for the young IF who also looked quite good in '21.
LEASIDE
OUT
LAAREN BENSETTE- Arm not on Leafs roster for 2022.
ZAC KELCHER-MCCONNELL- Youngster not with Leaside for 2022 campaign.
EDWIN KIM- Utility piece did not return after league layoff.
TONY KWON- Big bat went IBL and continues there in 2022.
RYAN MACNEIL- Work claims 2022, Leafs hopeful for '23 return.
LEE MOSBAUGH- Leaside product had nice 2019 year, not on 2022 roster.
TRAVIS SKELTON- Multi year all star packs it in over pandemic layoff.
BRANDON TAMBURRO- not on 2022 roster after a few years with Leaside.
IN
BEN BAKER- At Dordt U in Iowa, will help right away in 2022 rookie season.
JORDAN BLAKE- Versatile Seneca grad joins Leafs for 2022.
KEVIN HENRY- High Park grad makes GTBL debut.
ADAM STRAUCH- Leaside junior grad joins big club for 2022 rookie year.
JUSTIN WALKER- Another Seneca product brought in by Coach Nailer.
JOE WOODS- By way of Calgary, the U of Toronto product makes his GTBL debut with the Leafs.
NEWMARKET
OUT
MICHAEL CHILVERS- Handled the brunt of the catching for the last handful of years, and had some nice years with the bat.
CHRIS DE ZORZI- Veteran D man and quiet team leader ends a long, solid career.
MATT FIORINI- Front end arm does not return in 2022.
RILEY HOOVER. Lefty headed to Barrie IBL in '21 and stuck.
KYLE MCGILLIVRAY- Bullpen piece is unable to return with the Hawks for 2022.
ERIC MCLOUGHLIN- Utility man is not on opening day roster for 2022.
TYLER PLUMPTON- Veteran backstop returned to IBL over layoff.
PAUL RUPNIK- Hawks lose talented OF as he moves to USA.
MARK WEST- One of the finest to throw in the GTBL called it a career after 2019.
GLENN WINEGARDEN- Well over twenty years of senior ball for the lifelong Hawk who finally walked away for 2022.
IN
JAMIE HENDERSON- Western U product and junior grad joins Hawks in 2022.
DARCY MOORE- Big pop, power arm rejoins Hawks after 2017 debut.
PAUL WILSON- Veteran IF joins Hawks after quick stops in EY and MG.
THORNHILL
OUT
HARMAN BRAR- Veteran retires for 2022.
HUNTER GREENOUGH- Elite coaching duties claim 2022 season.
ZACH LAMPREIA- All star IF and P with IBL Red Sox.
BEN TEPLIN- Internship and knee issue keep talented 1B out of 2022 lineup.
IN
MIKE BANNON- The talented LHP joins the Reds staff for 2022.
ADAM FRYDMAN- LHP rejoins the Reds staff after handful of years in Martingrove.
DANNY GARCIA- Joins the Reds staff for 2022 GTBL debut.
CORY LEVY- Bullpen arm making rookie debut in 2022.
NATHAN LONG- Another young arm the Reds add to bullpen for 2022 season.
DYLAN OBORNE- Youngster dons Reds uniform for mid summer before freshman year in Florida.
JONAS PRESS- Young power bat to patrol Reds outfield ahead of McGill season.
NOTE*** Any league transactions that take place before opening day, will be listed below here. Please check back often to stay current.
APRIL 13
LEASIDE SIGNS
MICHAEL DELUCA- U of Toronto standout and former IBL Red Sox joins Leafs for 2022.
DEAN CHRISTIDIS- LHP will be right near the top of Leaside rotation.
APRIL 14
AJAX SIGNS
ALEX HODGSON- Durham college relief arm joins Spartans staff.
APRIL 23
THORNHILL SIGNS
SHAWN SAHI- Seneca INF joins Reds for 2022.
APRIL 26
AJAX RELEASES
RYAN CLARK- RHP heads to BC for work.
STEVE CORREIA- Veteran bat removed from 2022 GTBL roster.
AJAX SIGNS
SHAWN ZHANG- OF joins Spartans for rookie season.
APRIL 30
LEASIDE SIGNS
ZACH STEVENSON- C Rejoins Leafs for 2022.
JUSTIN STONKUS(P/INF)- Rams U and Leaside junior grad will help add depth.
MAY 5
NEWMARKET SIGNS
ALEX KOK- Utility rookie plays all corners for the Hawks and brings some pop.
MAXWELL DENNISON- U of T speedster helps in OF and also on the hill.
RYAN D'AMELIO- 2022 first GTBL season for utility piece.
TRISTAN HICKS- Righty out of Western U and NMKT junior, adds another hard thrower to the mix.
MAY 9
KENDAL SIGNS
TRISTAN WILLCOCKS- Arm to bolster the back end of rotation helps with depth.
ALEX JONES- LHP out of D1 Niagara could be huge addition.
JOSH ARCE- Utility type including C.
EDDIE BORUTSKIE- More outfield depth for the Eagles.
THORNHILL SIGNS
JAZ SHERGILL- Valuable two way piece back with Reds in 2022.
MAY 11
NEWMARKET RELEASES
KEVIN HOLLOWAY- Lengthy career comes to an end, for the speedy base stealer/centre fielder. One of the top Hawks of all time says goodbye in 22.