The Thorold Anchors celebrated the 2025 season by handing out awards at the completion of the year. These are the winners as determined by the team staff:

 

Most Valuable Player:

 

Dylan Dempsey

 

Dempsey had an outstanding season appearing in all 38 games the Anchors played in 2025. Dylan amassed a season franchise record of 46 hits which also moved him into the top 5 in franchise history with 166. His .390 batting average was tops on the team and his 1.014 on base plus slugging also paced the squad. Dempsey’s 39 runs scored was also a franchise season record. Dempsey got on base any way he could also amassing an amazing 15 hit by pitch over the course of the season, six more than any other Anchor. Dempsey’s defensive flexibility was also a key factor in the Anchors teams’ success as he was able to supply the team was solid contributions from catcher, second base and third base.

 

Pitcher of the Year:

 

Dan Smith

 

Smith had an outstanding year on the mound for the Anchors registering a franchise record seven wins on the season. The seven wins also pushed his career win total up to 11 which places Smith fourth all time in franchise victories. Dan reliably took the ball every fourth game and solidified the rotation. Smith’s .286 batting average against was third best among qualified pitchers for Thorold in 2025 and he also placed second in innings pitched with 47.

 

Rookie of the Year:

 

Nolan Procyshyn

 

Procyshyn was only one of two Anchors (Dempsey) to appear in every game for Thorold in 2025. Nolan was a menace on the base-paths for the Anchors shattering the franchise record of 17 stolen bases by recording 30 on the season. Procyshyn made a significant impact on defense as well by splitting time between shortstop and centerfield. As the season went on, Nolan cemented his spot in the outfield by playing a lockdown centerfield making numerous highlight reel catches with his outstanding speed.

 

Gold Glove:

 

Dalton Procyshyn

 

Procyshyn spent plenty of time at shortstop for the Anchors in 2025 battling through injures along the way. Dalton compiled a .908 fielding percentage showcasing his strong throwing arm on numerous difficult plays throughout the year. On the season, Procyshyn led the team with 45 fielding assists. Dalton started off or of was a part of eight double plays and recorded the last out of the Anchors triple play that was recorded in their 10-0 win against the Chatham Diamonds in game 1 of the OBAs.

 

Anchor Award:

 

Nick Koenigsberger

 

The Anchor Award is given to the player that most exemplifies how a Thorold Anchor should carry themselves and represents the team on and off the field. Koenigsberger made a noticeable impact on the franchise in his rookie year with his larger-than-life attitude. Nick was a vocal leader in the dugout during the Anchors’ playoff run and also contributed with a couple of big hits in the series against Fort Erie. 

 

It is also should be mentioned that manager Aaron McInnis was awarded the NDBA Senior League Manager of the Year award. This is Aaron's first time winning this award.