Royal City Baseball League

The Royal City Baseball League (RCBL) began playing in 1992 and is mindful of its past. As the league has developed, we have introduced additional trophies to honour outstanding members and outstanding performances.

As the outstanding performers continued to grow, the RCBL formed a Hall of Fame to honour players, coaches and league developers.

As our league continues to expand in numbers and talent, it is our hope that our hardware will continue to grow to reflect such talent in the RCBL.

The Billy Craven Memorial Award

Presented to the league MVP and named after Billy Craven, a tireless baseball organizer in the City of Guelph. Billy passed away during the 2006 season and meant a lot to the progress of baseball in Guelph and touched many of our players personally.

2022 recipient: Jordan Windisch, Brew Jays
2021 recipient: Trentt Copeland, The Arms
2019 recipient: Aaron Loder, Brew Jays
2018 recipient: Michael Clouthier, Brew Jays
2017 recipient: Pat Grier, Brew Jays
2016 recipient: Jamie Coleman, The Arms
2015 recipient: Erik Vallesi, Outlaws
2014 recipient: Chris Cartile, The Arms  & Corey Fischer, Philthy's
2013 recipient: Mike Durigon, Young Guns
2012 recipient: Brendan Higgins, The Arms
2011 recipient: Jamie Coleman, The Arms
2010 recipient: Erik Vallesi, Young Guns
2009 recipient: Scott Jones, Blues
2008 recipient: Paul Thomason, Blues
2007 recipient: Mike Durigon, Young Guns
2006 recipient: Ben Robinson, Blues

The Diamond Award

Presented to the most outstanding pitcher in the RCBL. Scott Diamond was born and raised in Guelph Ontario and on July 17, 2010, Diamond made his major league debut for the Minnesota Twins. On July 27, 2012, Diamond pitched his first career complete-game/shutout against the Cleveland Indians. In the start, he allowed only three hits and struck out six batters as the Twins won 11–0.

2022 recipient: Graeme Copeland, The Arms
2021 recipient: Landon McLaren, Brew Jays
2019 recipient: Shaun Hancock, Outlaws
2018 recipient: Shaun Hancock, Outlaws
2017 recipient: Mike Clouthier, Brew Jays
2016 recipient: Chris Greer, Brew Jays
2015 recipient: Kyle Burnett, Bucs
2014 recipient: Greg Hosker, Outlaws
2013 recipient: Jeff Robertson, The Arms
2012 recipient: Jeff Robertson, The Arms
2011 recipient: Jason Muller, Gentlemen
2010 recipient: Phil Villhauer, Blues
2009 recipient: Phil Villhauer, Blues
2008 recipient: Brent Donaldson, Brewers

Presented to the RCBL playoff MVP and named after Willard French. Willard was a coach for the Coyotes and always had time for the RCBL. Willard was always seen grooming the mound and advising his players. He was respected by his teammates and colleagues on other teams.

2022 recipient: Aaron Gueguen, Indians
2021 recipient: Nolan McNabb, Brew Jays
2019 recipient: Aaron Loder, Brew Jays
2018 recipient: Justin Ciccia, Brew Jays
2017 recipient: Pat Grier, Brew Jays
2016 recipient: Graeme Copeland, The Arms
2015 recipient: Cam Toth & Kyle Stirling, The Arms
2014 recipient: Richard Horne, The Arms
2013 recipient: Kyle Stirling, The Arms
2012 recipient: Jeff Robertson & Kyle Stirling, The Arms
2011 recipient: Jason Muller & Andrew Fairful, Gentlemen
2010 recipient: Erik Vallesi, Young Guns
2009 recipient: Cam Toth, The Arms
2008 recipient: Dan Moore, Dirt Bags
2007 recipient: Brandon Buck, Dirt Bags
2006 recipient: Ryan Pembleton, Dirt Bags
2005 recipient: Angelo Muto, Blues

David McGowan Memorial Award

Prior to the 2016 season, The RCBL created the David McGowan Memorial Award to be awarded to a player that illustrates true sportsmanship on and off the field. The RCBL was blessed with David McGowan's presence for many years as both our League commissioner and Brewers Centre Fielder. McGowan always took the field with a smile on his face and was the first player across the field to talk to opposing teams. David was taken from us far too soon after a courageous battle with cancer.

2022 recipient: Paul Thomason, Blues
2021 recipient: Marcus Couto, Brew Jays
2019 recipient: Thomas Greenwood, Athletics
2018 recipient: Dave Aubrey, The Arms
2017 recipient: Marc Sgrignoli, Blues
2016 recipient: Mike Fellner, Brewers

Isabella DiBucchianico Memorial Award

This award is given in a year when a member of the RCBL displays extraordinary dedication to improving the sport of baseball in the league and the community.

2013 recipient: Paul Kerins, Brewers
2010 recipient: Dean Yundt, Blues
2009 recipient: Todd Ashley, Blues