Baycats Re-Sign Infielder Brandon Hernandez to a two year contract

Barrie, ON – The Barrie Baycats have re-signed infielder Brandon Hernandez to a two year contract, covering the 2026 and 2027 Canadian Baseball League (CBL) seasons. This is the first multi-year contact in CBL history.

Hernandez returns to Barrie after two strong seasons with the club, where he has been one of the Baycats’ most consistent offensive contributors. Across 83 career games with the team, he has posted a .323 batting average with 111 hits, 59 RBIs, and 60 runs scored, while showing the ability to produce in key moments.

His impact has been especially noticeable in the postseason. During the 2024 playoffs, Hernandez hit .533 with 24 hits in just 10 games, driving in 21 runs and playing a major role in the Baycats’ championship run. He followed that up with another productive 2025 campaign, hitting .268 across the regular season while continuing to provide reliable defence at shortstop and timely hitting.

Prior to his time in Barrie, Hernandez spent four seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He saw action primarily at second base and third base, while also gaining experience at shortstop. Across his minor league career, he demonstrated strong defensive consistency, including a .973 fielding percentage at second base over 95 games.

Hernandez also brings additional professional experience from the Frontier League, where he suited up for Trois-Rivières in 2024. In 30 games, he recorded a .256 average with a .727 OPS, adding extra-base ability and on-base production at the independent level.

The Baycats open up their 2026 Canadian Baseball League campaign on May 14th at 7:38 pm at Athletic Kulture Stadium against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Get your tickets here