Following their dramatic victory at Welland Stadium that saw the Brock Badgers baseball team conclude their undefeated OUA Championship campaign by capturing gold, plenty of Badgers have received recognition for their remarkable postseason tournament.
 
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced their list of major award winners and all-stars for baseball on Saturday, Nov. 7.
 
Gavin Taylor headlined five recognized team members, as he was named the Most Valuable Player as well as the All-Star Shortstop with Marc LePage claiming the Coach of the Year Award. Adams Geddes, Brady Campbell, and Flynn Matheson received the Badgers three further All-Star selections
 
Anchoring down the Bagders middle infield, Taylor was at the heart of Brock's first OUA Championship title since 2014, providing sure-handed defense at shortstop while carrying the bulk of the offensive load from the nine spot in the batting order.
 
Finishing the tournament with a .571 batting average, the middle infielder opened the weekend by leaving the yard for a solo home run in a 13-5 comeback win over the Queen's Gaels, while also nabbing two stolen bases. The veteran followed suit by reaching base twice in the Badgers 18-1 demolition of the Toronto Varsity Blues, notching two more runs batted in. To close out the championship, the Burlington, Ont., native made the difference, clubbing the game-winning two-run home run in the third inning for what would end up being the only runs of the contest.
 
Finishing the OUA playoffs going 4-7 at the plate, with two home runs, five runs batted in, four runs scored, and two walks, Taylor's offensive production made him a driving force behind the Badgers' championship run, making him a deserving recipient of the OUA's most prestigious honour.


 
Guiding the Badgers back to glory for the first time in over a decade, LePage played a pivotal role in leading the Badgers baseball program back to the top of the conference. Under his leadership, Brock battled throughout the tournament, outscoring their opponents 33-6 over the course of their three playoff victories. Having finished the 2025 campaign with a fourth-place finish in the OUA Championships, LePage helped to oversee a remarkable turnaround that culminated a commanding run towards the pinnacle of OUA baseball.


 
Setting the tone at the top of Brock's batting order, Geddes served as a constant spark plug for the Badgers, reaching base in all three of the Badgers playoff victories and tying for the team lead in runs scored with five. The Guelph, Ont., native was a pest for opposing pitchers to deal with all weekend, drawing two walks and a hit by pitch, while stealing three bases. The Sport Management major was able to use his discipline and athleticism to serve as a key contributor to the Badgers OUA championship triumph.


 
Joining Taylor on the left side of the infield, Brady Campbell provided a jolt towards the bottom of the Badgers batting order throughout the tournament, tallying three hits and three runs batted in. The fifth-year Kinesiology major made an impact across the diamond throughout the competition, providing stellar defence at the hot corner, while also stealing a base in the Badgers opening round victory against the Queen's Gaels. The veteran's composure on the brightest stage helped earn him his first career All-Star selection.


 
Slotting in as the Badgers primary designated hitter throughout the competition, Matheson delivered quality at-bats in the middle of the order for all three Badgers games. Crossing the plate four times in the Badgers first two games, Matheson helped set the tone for the Badgers championship gold, mashing two solo home runs against the Gaels to help lead the team to an opening round victory. The Sport Management major kept opposing pitchers on their heels at the heart of the Badgers lineup, stepping up consistently to deliver in the clutch.