CONNOR MAY NAMED 2011 BASEBALL ONTARIO PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Oshawa (ON) - A big congratulations to Oshawa Peewee Legionaire Connor May who was named today the 2011 Baseball Ontario Provincial Youth PLAYER OF THE YEAR. The 13 year old Oshawa native batted .629 this past season with 10 homeruns and 96 RBI. While on the mound he dominated as well going 15-0 and helped lead his Oshawa Peewee Legionaires team to three tournment championships, the EOBA Championship Gold Medal, and a 3rd place Bronze medal at the Ontario Championships and an overall record of 47-6.

You'll remember that Connor also captured the Major League Baseball National Pitch, Hit & Run title at the Rogers Centre hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays, signifying him as tops in the country for his age division. An exceptional young man and an exceptional young player in every aspect of the game of baseball, who is very deserving of this provincial recognition. "We are extremely proud of Connor and this wonderful award that he has earned, stated Baseball Oshawa Vice President, Ken Babcock. "He is not only a terrific ball player but he is a terrific person too. This is a big deal and they made an excellent choice" Connor is looking forward to the 2012 baseball season as he and his Legionaires team mates along with Coach Steve Crouse move to the Minor Bantam age division this coming summer and take aim at a Provincial Championship. More exciting things are in store for sure. Connor May - Provincial Player of the Year