2022/23 News Archive
Meet the new fireballer on the mound-
Cole Jenkins
REDS new starting pitcher, Cole Jenkins, originally from Little Rock Arkansas is super excited to be out here and forming an integral part of the VPB Reds team.
Cole is a 188cm Lefty that throws around 90Mph and will look to shut opposition defences down. During the 2021 Belgian season, Cole helped the Brasschaat Braves to an appearance in the Belgian finals while maintaining a 2.14 ERA and collecting 7 wins along the way. Similar numbers and a similar result will help take the Park to the finals.
The 26 year old Cole played for the Drury University Panthers majoring in Masters Business Administration and had some pretty handy numbers on the hill. He will be one of the REDS starters this year, with the odd relieving role and can play some outfield.
Cole Jenkins: "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities this sport has given me and the idea of continuing to do what I love amid another culture has always been a dream of mine. I can contribute to a team overseas on and off the field, and ultimately, I hope to give back to a game that has given me so much".
Australian U/18 Team - Riley Marsh
Congratulations VPBBC's own Riley Marsh
Congratulations to Riley Marsh for his selection in the Australian U/18 team currently competing in the WBSC.
Riley was one of 5 Western Australian players selected in the Australian team that is currently playing in Sarasota, Florida against teams from around the World in the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
The Aussie team hasn't started so well with losses to Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Japan but Riley has thrown well in his appearances on the hill and is doing himself, his parents and club proud. Keep it up Riley!
For more information on how to follow Riley and the Australian team click on the following links:
The Park Mourns
the loss of a beloved family member
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club is deeply saddened by the passing of a much loved family member, Wendy Jackson.
22.02.1944 - 07.08.2022
Wendy commenced her time with the Victoria Park Baseball Club in 1974 when the club was playing at Selby Park in Redcliffe. She scored juniors for 10 years. During that time she was a founding member of the Victoria Park Junior Baseball Club and was eventually awarded Life Membership.
She continued to assist at the club in various roles through the years, eventually returning to scoring in the late 2000's.
A wonderful soul, always smiling, Wendy had the great joy of watching her son Bradley and then grandson Jakob play at the club, bringing her so many wonderful memories.
The Club would like to pass on its deepest condolences and sympathies to Brad, Kelli and their families. Wendy was a truly lovely lady that will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral Service
The funeral service for Wendy will be held at Bowra and O'dea, Midland, Thursday 25 August.
23.07.2022
THE PARK LOSES A LEGEND
Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club is deeply saddened by the passing of one of the Club's all time greats, George Benjamin (Ben) Shom
20.03.1919 - 23.07.2022
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club wishes to express our deepest sadness at the passing of the legendary George (Ben) Shom.
Ben was one of the greatest baseballers to grace the field and his feats on and off the diamond will always be remembered. His achievements include being both a Baseball Australia and Baseball WA hall of famer, a Victoria Park Belmont and Baseball WA life member, a state and Australian representative, a Claxton Shield captain and member of the first ever WA Claxton Shield championship team and the club's captain/ coach in our first ever State League premiership in 1946.
Our deepest condolences to Mike & Marie and their entire family. Ben had an amazing 103 years and is now at peace with Jeanie.
BWA's acknowledgement of Ben's induction into the Australian Baseball Hall of Fame can be found here: Ben Shom HOF
2021/22 News Archive
WA National Junior Camp Invitees Revealed
Baseball Australia has announced the provisional 44 player list of invitees to April's National Junior Camp, including Victoria Park Belmont's very own Riley Marsh
Invitees will participate in an 8 day camp in April, after which a National Junior Squad will be selected to travel to the U.S. in August to participate in the WBSC U/18 Baseball World Cup in Florida.
For further information follow the links below:
Baseball WA: Junior Camp Invitees
01.03.22
Baseball.com: News
Baseball WA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
14.02.22
Baseball WA has proudly announced the 2022 inductees for the Baseball WA Hall of Fame, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of the players, coaches and officials who have shaped the game within the state.
This year sees five new inductees, two of whom are from VPBBC, our own Robert (Bob) Meloncelli and Scott Cameron.
These two very deserving new members will join our club's inaugural member's from 2021, Robert (Bob) Ossey, George (Ben) Shom, Scott Steed, Graham Ward & Kaye Greenham.
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club is extremely proud of all our Hall of Fame members.
Congratulations Bob Meloncelli & Scotty Cameron.
For more Hall of Fame information
click here : BWA Hall of Fame
Congratulations Riley Marsh
RILEY MARSH WINS INAUGURAL RAYS SHOWCASE MVP
Club coach Rod Drew & Marsh help Bulls to the title
Victoria Park Belmont young gun Riley Marsh topped of a successful Tampa Bay Rays Showcase week by helping his team the Durham Bulls win the playoffs and being named MVP of the Showcase.
The Showcase was designed to mimic professional Spring training & the start of a minor league season and showcases the best of local talents here in WA.
The Showcase includes
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Combined testing for scouts and National team selectors
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8 Days of Spring training
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3 Days of professionally live-streamed games available for viewing by Tampa Bay Rays Head of International Scouting, National team selectors & pro and college scouts
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Off field development programs
14/01/22
25/07/21
VIC Park Loses One of The ALL TIME Greats
Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club mourns the loss of one of our all-time greats, Scott Steed
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club wishes to express our deepest sadness at the sudden and heartbreaking loss of one of our most adored and successful family members, Scott Steed.
One of our most successful import players, Scott was an inspirational player, coach and leader. All those that were lucky enough to play with him will always remember that huge smile as he crashed the ball around the park, stole bases almost at will and hosed runners from the outfield.
Steedy played with Vic Park for 6 seasons, represented the State (across a 10 year period), the country and was an inaugural member of the Western Australian Baseball Hall of Fame.
In his six seasons at Vic Park Belmont Scott played in 140 State League games and 10 finals, amassing 230 hits, 34 Home Runs, 132 RBI's and scored 162 times. A true legend of our club!
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Irene and the entire Steed family at this saddest of times. Please know the Vic Park family is here to help and support wherever possible.
Funeral Service
The funeral service will be held Thursday 5th August at 12:15pm at Pinnaroo Memorial Park, East Chapel - Whitfords Ave & Gibson Ave, Padbury
The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend.
09/06/21
The Park Loses One of The Greats
Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club mourns the loss of one of our favourite sons, Christopher Downes
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club wishes to express our deepest sadness at the sudden and unexpected loss of one of our cherished family members, Chris Downes.
The epitome of what a good husband and father should be, liked and respected immediately by everyone he met, Chris's hard working nature, sense of humour and mateship will be greatly missed by so many throughout the baseball & softball communities.
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Sarah, Sean and Luke at this saddest of times. Please know the Vic Park family, including many of Downesy's closest friends are here to help and support wherever possible.
Funeral Service
The funeral service will be held Friday 2 July at 3:00pm at Karrakatta Cemetery - Railway Rd, Karrakatta
2020/21 News Archive
Baseball WA Award Winners
2020/21 Season
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club takes great pleasure in congratulating our BWA Award Winners for the 2020/21 season. An amazing achievement by all.
Matthew Martin
Best Under 21 Award Winner
State League 1
Throwing 86 innings, picking up 7 wins, 72 strikeouts and with a 2.93 ERA, Matt had a standout year with glove, bat and ball.
Joshua Greenham
Platinum Glove Award Winner
State League 1
Catching 203 innings, allowing only 10 stolen bases and throwing out the other 8 that attempted to steal whilst not allowing a single pass ball all year, Josh had a stellar season.
Emily Watson
Fairest & Best Award Winner
Womens
Our adopted womens player, Emily had another standout season in all facets of the game, a very deserving winner of the fairest and best.
2020/21 Annual Presentation
Award Winners
State League 1
Andy Meloncelli Memorial Most Valuable Player Award
Bob Ossey Hitting Award
Henry Paulin Memorial Slugging Award
VPBBC RBI Award
Doug Corker Runs Scored Award
Eric Knight Memorial Coaches Award
Joshua Greenham
Jack Smalpage .293
Jack Smalpage .522
Jack Smalpage 19
Jack Smalpage 23
Matthew Reynolds
State League 2
Frank Smalpage Most Valuable Player Award
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Curtis Bacon
Sean Downes .295
Joshua Cosgrove
State League 3
Most Valuable Player Award
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Jesse Brown
Ben Warrington .353
Josh Chen
B Grade
Most Valuable Player
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Scott Dixey
Nathan Dixey .478
Luke Reynolds
C Grade
Most Valuable Player
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Gavin Embrey
Gavin Embrey .511
Jaxon Mayo
F Grade
Most Valuable Player
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
John Capenhurst
Jason Bulner .513
Jack Walker
Big League
Most Valuable Player
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Jordan Brokas
Dylan Auer .344
Taiyo Kurosawa
Special Club Awards
Corker Family Best Club Team Award
Bob & Dave Payne Best Junior Playing Seniors Award
Bob Meloncelli Memorial Pitching Award
John Godfrey & Paul Craig Most Stolen Bases Award
The Jackson Family Best Club Person Award
B Grade
Riley Marsh
Cameron Rivers
Nathan Dixey
The Embrey Family
Junior Awards Night
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball club is happy to announce that the Junior Presentation Evening will now be held on Friday June 18 at the Forster Park Community Hall commencing at 6pm
Cost
Attire
Where
Tickets $5
Smart casual
cnr Abernethy Road & Keane St
Buffet dinner will be provided, including Roast beef & gravy rolls, pizzas, finger foods
Congratulations
Riley Marsh
Nine WA Players Named to Inaugural National Junior Squad
Baseball Australia has named its inaugural National Junior Squad with nine WA baseballers making the cut after shining at the 2021 Rays Baseball Showcase in January
The squad is set to take part in a camp at the Australian Institute of sport in Canberra from April 3-11 as part of Boral Team Australia's preparations for the 2021 WBSC U/18 Baseball World Cup in Florida
To view the full roster and further write up from BWA click here
4/3/2021
Junior Award Night Postponed
Friday 23.04.2021
Unfortunately due to the implementation of the government enforced 3 day lockdown, the Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club Junior Presentation evening has had to be postponed until further notice.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience experienced but unfortunately this is beyond the Club's control.
Thank you very much to all who have been involved with the planning and organisation up to this point. We look forward to an opportunity for us to reschedule.
VPBBC 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
With Government Covid-19 restrictions being eased the Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club Annual General Meeting will now be held on the Monday 15th of June 2020 at 7pm in the Forster Park Clubrooms (cnr Abernethy Road and Keane Street, Belmont).
All are welcome to attend and we encourage anyone interested in helping out and shaping the direction of the club in 2020/21 to please contact any of the current committee members (contact details are on the website) or forward your nomination for a position on either the executive or the general committee to the Secretary -vpbbc.secretary@outlook.com.
Nominations are now open and need to be submitted no later than 5pm June 5th.
Positions:
President
Senior Vice President
Junior Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Senior Registrar
Junior Registrar
General Committee
Garry Dixey
Secretary VPBBC
02.06.2020
VPBBC & Carlisle Hotel Loyalty / VIP
The Carlisle Hotel has come on board as one of our major sponsors. By clicking on the link below and filling in the form, you will be added to the Loyalty program. Every time you visit The Carlisle (Bar, Restaurant, or Drive Through) you will earn bonus points to receive discounts AND more importantly 10% will go back to the club. A great way to raise funds. Please jump on board. You will receive texts of all their events and current specials to take advantage of. All players, parents, family members, relatives, neighbours can sign up as long as they are 18+.
New club coach
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club is pleased to announce the appointment of the new club coach for the 2020/21 season
Welcome to 'The Park' Rod Drew
Rod comes to The Park with an impressive résumé, including 30 years involved at the top levels of baseball within the state. He has been involved in numerous finals campaigns with State League and AAA teams, being the State League coach at Morley for two years and at South Perth for three.
He has commanded Baseball WA State and High Performance coaching roles since 2000, taking various age groups (Under 14's through to Under 23's) to 15 National tournaments, and impressively, only once not finishing in the top 4.
Rod has travelled to the States 7 times as one of the team coaches for the World Baseball Showcase Colts teams run by Steve Fish, being involved with many high school and college games. He has also assisted at many Perth Heat and Western Heelers training sessions since 2000.
He has an amazing work ethic, strong commitment to junior development and brings with him a winning culture.
On top of this he has been the Facility Manager at Baseball Park since July 2007 and has an unmatched love of the game.
Go REDS!
2019/20 News Archive
2019/20 Annual Presentation
Award Winners
State League 1
Andy Meloncelli Memorial Most Valuable Player Award
Bob Ossey Hitting Award
Henry Paulin Memorial Slugging Award
VPBBC RBI Award
Doug Corker Runs Scored Award
Eric Knight Memorial Coaches Award
Gavin Stupenski
Gavin Stupenski .386
Gavin Stupenski .634
Mitch Waterhouse 31
Gavin Stupenski 30
Joshua Cosgrove
State League 2
Most Valuable Player Award
Frank Smalpage Batting Award
Coaches Award
Corey Brown
Zak Meloncelli .341
Bradley Ross
State League 3
Most Valuable Player Award
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Ben Warrington
Brayden Crombie .320
Riley Marsh
A Grade
Most Valuable Player
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Matthew Reynolds
Matthew Reynolds .353
Chris Brophy
C Grade
Most Valuable Player
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Cameron Rivers
Nathan Dixey .566
Liam Sirr
E Grade
Most Valuable Player
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Jason Bulner & Darren Embrey
Darren Embrey .469
John Capenhurst
F Grade
Most Valuable Player
Hitting Award
Coaches Award
Wayne Turner
Wayne Turner .529
Melissa Fixter
Special Club Awards
Corker Family Best Club Team Award
Bob & Dave Payne Best Junior Playing Seniors Award
Bob Meloncelli Memorial Pitching Award
John Godfrey & Paul Craig Most Stolen Bases Award
The Jackson Family Best Club Person Award
C Grade
Josh Paull
Dylan Brammer
Nathan Dixey 20
Olivia Mayo
06/09/19
The Park Loses One The Greats
Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club mourns the loss of Life Member and club stalwart Frank Smalpage
Pictured here with son Colin and grandson Jack, Frank would rarely miss a home game, supporting his family and his club. He will be sorely missed and the club sends deepest condolences to Colin, Jack and families.
Funeral Service
The funeral service will be held Tuesday September 10 at 12pm at Seasons Funerals Redcliffe Chapel - 401 Great Eastern Highway, Redcliffe
01/09/19
New club coach
The Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club is pleased to announce the appointment of the new club coach for the 2019/20 season
Welcome to 'The Park' DYLAN BRAMMER
Dylan comes to us boasting an impressive resumè, including 3 seasons in the South Australian State League where he owns a 1.6 ERA and a .341 BA as well as winning back to back Capps Medals - League MVP (the equivalent of the Neville Pratt Medal in WA).
There's not much Dylan can't do. Born and raised in Indiana, the 29 year old right hander dominates on the hill, hits with power, plays solid D up the middle and coaches with success.
Aside from three seasons with Baseball South Australia's Port Adelaide Magpies where he boasts the combined 1.6 ERA and .341 BA and consecutive Capps Medal wins, the right handed fireballer racked up some great stats in the Czech Republic, where Bram owns a 1.1 ERA with a .368 BA and a league record 157 K's.
Seen here, tearing it up on the mound for the New Jersey Jackals, Dylan has been on fire in the Independent Leagues in the States and is very much looking forward to heading back Down Under to The Park and sharing his baseball knowledge with our young group of players.
For a more in depth read, check out this article: Dylan Brammer
Go REDS!
Meet the new guy behind the dish - Gavin stupienski
REDS new catcher, Gavin Stupienski, originally from Princeton New Jersey is super excited be out here and form an integral part of the VPB Reds team. Currently playing for the Lake Erie Crushers in the Independent Frontier League, the left handed hitter has been racking up some pretty good numbers both behind the dish and at the plate since graduating from UNC Wilmington and being picked up as part of the Arizona Diamondbacks organisation.
The 25 year old can also play the corners and some outfield, but will feature as our wall behind the plate in the absence of college bound Josh Greenham. In his last 6 seasons playing college, minors and independent league baseball, Gavin has a healthy .986 Fld% and .310 BA.
Head down to 'The Park' to meet Dylan & Gavin
15/09/19
Baseball WA have announced the Under 16 & Under 18 Heat Teams that will compete at the National Championships in Victoria in January 2020..
Victoria Park Belmont Baseball Club would like to congratulate those players selected, including our own Riley Marsh, Daniel Meloncelli and William Truscott in the Heat Under 16's team and Andrew Hurrelbrink and Taiyo Kurosawa in the Heat Under 18's team.
A great effort by all those players that tried for State teams and best of luck to VPBBC's 5 State representatives!
2018/19 News Archive
2018/19 Award Winners
State League 1
Andy Meloncelli Memorial Most Valuable Player Award
Bob Ossey Hitting Award
Henry Paulin Memorial Slugging Award
VPBBC RBI Award
Doug Corker Runs Scored Award
Eric Knight Memorial Coaches Award
Harry Thomas III
Christopher 'Jar' Dawson .311
Joshua Greenham .514
Matthew Martin 24
Christopher 'Jar' Dawson 31
Joshua Cosgrove
State League 2
Frank Smalpage Most Valuable Player Award
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Corey Brown
Chris Hendrickson .350
Ben Warrington
State League 3
Most Valuable Player Award
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Austin Hagan & Kaiden Pisani
Austin Hagan
Joshua Hischar
B Grade
Most Valuable Player Award
Batting Award
MVP of Finals
Coaches Award
Toby Brokas
Toby Brokas
Kevin Grow
Christopher Brophy
C Grade
Most Valuable Player Award
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Nathan Dixey
Nathan Dixey
Kristopher Dunsire
E Grade
Most Valuable Player
Batting Award
Coaches Award
Jason Bulner
Justin Brown
Gino Coyle
Special Club Awards
Corker Family Best Club Team Award
Bob & Dave Payne Best Junior Playing Seniors Award
Bob Meloncelli Memorial Pitcher Award
John Godfrey & Paul Craig Most Stolen Bases Award
The Jackson Family Best Club Person Award
B Grade
Corey Brown
Robert Wells
Nathan Dixey
Robert Wells
