Step up to the plate and support our mission
A community where no one is hungry.
” Together, we’re not just playing ball, we’re rallying our community to tackle hunger head-on. Every ticket sold, every swing, every cheer and every home run, brings us closer to our mission of building a community where no one goes hungry. So grab your glove, grab your tickets, and let’s knock hunger out of the park, one swing at a time! “
– Karen Shuh
” As the Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Barrie, it is my pleasure to host this great event for the second year. Barrie Food Bank needs our support more than ever and what better way to help than by coming out and enjoying a fun afternoon at the ball park!”
– Craig Nixon
“As president of the Barrie Baycats, I couldn’t be more thrilled to support Barrie Food Bank. We’re not just donating players, we’re donating our passion for the game and our commitment to our community. Let’s hit hunger out of the park together!”
– Josh Matlow
Our Celebrity Players 2025!
Tyler Plumpton
#44 Barrie Baycats Catcher / 2023/24
 Brad Grieveson
#12 Barrie Baycats Pitcher / 2023/24
Jeremy Uylenrbroek
Barrie Baycats First Base Coach / 2023/24
Ryan Rijo
#27 Barrie Baycats Infielder/DH / Â 2023/24
James Anderson
#34 Barrie Baycats Catcher / 2023/24 season
Adam Odd
#27 Barrie Baycats Infielder / 2023/24
Josh Matlow
Barrie Baycats President
K.C. Colby
“Storming” the field, CTV Barrie weather anchor K.C. Colby will definitely be bringing us the sunshine!Â
Sarah Freemark
A big thanks to Sarah Freemark from CTV Barrie. She looks game ready and serious about supporting the Barrie Food Bank.
Ben McCully
Rock 95 announcer Ben McCully will sharing his on air talent by being our emcee and calling the plays from the booth.
Matt “Millzy” Miller
Evening host and digital producer at 107.5 Kool FM
Bryan Flannery
Rock 95 Morning Show host Bryan Flannery is living the dream on the roster again as Number 10!
Kyle Shuttleworth
Kyle plays baseball, soccer, track & field, swimming, basketball and 5 & 10 pin bowling with Special Olympics Barrie. And he’s going to the Provincial Games in Waterloo this May for swimming! Kyle also plays hockey for the Innisfil Snowdogs, part of Special Hockey International.  Win or lose Kyle always has a smile on his face.
Deputy Chief Rob Burke
Deputy Police Chief Rob Burke might be used to keeping the streets safe, but in the Home Runs for the Hungry charity baseball game, he’s taking on a different kind of “steal” as he slides into base! Known for his quick thinking on duty and his quick reflexes on the field, Rob’s ready to pitch in to support the Barrie Food Bank—just don’t ask him to cuff the umpire if the call doesn’t go his way!
Kevin White
Barrie Fire Chief Kevin White will be stepping up to the plate at our Home Runs for the Hungry community baseball game! A dedicated leader and proud supporter of our city, Chief White continues to break barriers and inspire others through his service and community spirit.
Dana Roberts
CTV Barrie – Anchor & Producer
Leliis Beltran
Barrie Baycats Player
Garvin Lewis
Former World Champion Arm Wrestler
Ann-Marie Kungl
Ward 3 Councillor
Sergio Morales
Ward 9 Councillor
Austin Boylan
Barrie Baycats Player
Salim Bardai
Owner Operator Freshii Barrie, Business Advocate, President Of The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce
Robert Thompson
Ward 5 Councillor & Deputy Mayor
Nova
Barrie Wrestling’s elite superstar
Abu and Ahmed
Barrie Wrestling
Kat Chabot
Kat Chabot, our local songbird, will kick off the game by belting out the national anthem—she’s known for ‘hitting’ the high notes. Whether she’s on stage or at the ballpark, Kat’s voice is as powerful as a grand slam, and she’s here to bring some harmony to our support for the Barrie Food Bank.
Gold Sponsors
Thank you to the generosity of these GOLD sponsors for “walking the talk”!
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