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!

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For more information on how to follow Riley and the Australian team click on the following links:

WBSC 

U/18 World Cup

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 
 

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.

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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. 

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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

• Combined testing for scouts and National team selectors

• 8 Days of Spring training

• 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

• Off field development programs

14/01/22