Fans of the Intercounty Baseball League's Barrie Baycats will be able to watch the team's home games on Rogers TV this summer following a new partnership announced Thursday.
"Baycats fans can now follow Simcoe County’s team from the comfort of their own homes when they aren’t able to attend the games," Baycats president Josh Matlow said in a news release.
Ben Davy returns to the broadcast booth for his ninth season as the lead play-by-play commentator for the Baycats, and his second since rejoining the commentary team in 2021.
Davy is a familiar voice for viewers of Rogers TV Barrie. He was the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Baycats on the network over seven seasons, beginning in 2005. He has also done play-by-play for Barrie Colts broadcasts on Rogers.
“A year ago, sizing up the Baycats was a bit of a guessing game, with so many brand new faces on the field, plus the added challenge of putting a team out there after an entire missed season," Davy said in a release. "What we saw was a very competitive ball club that really built some nice momentum, particularly heading into the post-season.
"So this year we have a better idea of what we can expect to see, and I really believe it will be another step forward towards the next championship for this organization. A brand new legacy of winning is being developed right before us," he added. “These guys play hard and with a ton of emotion and energy. It’s going to be a lot of fun to watch.”
Joining Davy in the booth will be Patrick Melbourne in his second season as analyst and secondary play-by-play commentator. He was previously an on-air sports personality for Rogers TV Barrie from 2014 to 2019. He has also covered events as a play-by-play broadcaster for both George Brown College and York University.
The Barrie Baycats schedule for the 2022 IBL season can be found by clicking here.
