(SIGNED IN IBL) Canadian INF, Toured Europe with “The North” Baseball Club, Hit .333 in College Career; Seeking Team for Winter 2021/22
Name: Brandon Nieva
Height: 178cm
Weight: 83kg
DOB: January 18, 1998
Date Available: April 17, 2020
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: 2B, 3B, SS
Positions (alt): 1B, C
College: George Brown College
Personal
Brandon is a very versatile player, with the ability to play anywhere in the infield. He has a strong throwing arm and good power at the plate.
Aaron J. Wideman, Head Coach at George Brown College, says, “Brandon’s passion for the game shows each time he shows up to the ballpark. Mature well beyond his years, he carries himself like a true professional. He is talented, polished, and humble. His work ethic and preparation are admired by many. He will undoubtedly be an asset to any team he plays on.”
Casey Auerbach, Head Coach, The North Baseball, says, “We were fortunate to have Brandon join us for our 2019 trip to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria. He provided some versatility and played well defensively. He has soft hands, an accurate arm, and can hit up and down the lineup. He uses the whole field and came up with some clutch hits throughout our time in Europe.”
Career Highlights
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Two years of collegiate experience
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Captain of college team
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Averaged .333 over two seasons
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In first season, won Commitment to Excellence award presented by the school’s varsity community
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In second season, batted .363 with 1.053 OPS
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Three home runs and 15 RBI in 17 games
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Led team in every offensive category
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Voted team most valuable player
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Played in multiple European tournaments with North Baseball team in 2019
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Has experience on travel teams in Canada and U.S.
Overseas Goals
Brandon wants to extend his playing career while experiencing new environments.
Playing Experience
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| 2018-2019 | George Brown College | 14 | 44 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | .295 | .392 | .386 |
| 2019-2020 | George Brown College | 17 | 55 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | .364 | .435 | .618 |
Video Highlights
Testimonials
"Brandon's passion for the game shows each and every time he shows up to the ballpark. Mature well beyond his years, he carries himself like a true professional. He is talented, polished and humble. His work ethic and preparation is also admired by many. He will undoubtedly be an asset to any team he plays on. It is an absolute pleasure having him."
We were fortunate to have Brandon join us for our 2019 North Baseball trip to Germany, the Czech Republic & Austria. Brandon provided some versatility for us and played well defensively throughout our time overseas. He has soft hands, an accurate arm and can hit up and down the lineup. He uses the whole field and came up with some clutch hits throughout our time in Europe. He takes his baseball commitments seriously and his love for the game is evident with how he prepares himself and how he carries himself on the field
Brandon was well-liked by his teammates and had an amazing experience with us overseas last summer. He would be an asset to any team he plays on.
Brandon is a fantastic young man. He is talented, polished and humble. Mature well beyond his years, he carries himself like a true professional each time he shows up to the field. He takes care of his business on and off the field THE RIGHT WAY and is a great influence on all my guys. He is leader by example (Led our team in most categories). He will undoubtedly be an asset to any team he plays on, as he is a factor most games. It is an absolute pleasure having him.
Additional Info
Overseas goals: Use overseas as a stepping stone into professional ball in the U.S., Experience new cultures and meet new people
Playing Preferences Anywhere in the world
Living preferences: Living on my own, Living with teammates with my own private bedroom
Return home: September, 2021
Prior engagements: not at the moment
Traveling with a companion: Perhaps for a short term visit