The goal of any good lead-off man is simple: get on base.
Easton Brons has taken the role seriously since taking the job of graduating second baseman Connor Richards at Okanagan College this season.
The Saskatoon native has collected 24 hits (including nine doubles) in 68 at-bats for a .353 batting average and has also been issued 13 walks in 17 games.
He sits second on the Coyotes in average and third in runs batted in with 11.
It’s his sophomore season with the team, after hitting .220 with nine RBI and five stolen bases in 21 games as a freshman in 2024.
The Saskatoon Giants and Baseball Sask alum figures to be a prominent figure as Okanagan College looks to win its fourth Canadian College Baseball Conference title in program history and first since 2022.
Brons graciously took some time to answer some of our questions for our latest installment of 7th Inning Stretch.
1. Another CCBC season is underway. What’s the vibe like in the Okanagan College clubhouse this early on in the season?
Gearing up for the 2025 season the clubhouse is loose and easy. There’s lots of jokes and positive energy around. Guys know we have a talented team, we just need to be relaxed and show it.
2. This is your second year with the team. Did you come into this one with any expectations or goals for yourself?
Nothing very specific. Last year, I had very high expectations for myself. I really wanted to contribute to the team offensively but some things didn’t go my way. This year I want to make sure I’m confident in myself from the start to the end of the season.
3. OC is always a contender. What do you think needs to happen to get you back to lifting that trophy at the end of the year?
It’s really important that our pitchers stay healthy. Playoffs can use up arms very fast and a healthy staff will be important.
4. What would it mean to you personally to be a CCBC champion?
Being a CCBC champion would reflect how disciplined and resilient I am. I’ve dedicated over 10 years of my life to baseball and lifting the trophy would show all my hard work over the years.
5. Get us to your roots here a little. How did you get into baseball in the first place while you were growing up in Saskatchewan?
I got into baseball thanks to my dad (Baseball Sask’s Greg Brons). He introduced me and my two other brothers to the sport. It became a family thing to play catch, field ground balls or play wiffle ball with each other. My dad and brothers always motivated me to become my best in the sport.
6. What’s your favourite memory or moment on the field during your young career?
My favourite baseball moments were with my grade 12 high school team. Those guys made playing baseball feel like so much fun. I built such a strong bond with so many guys on that team through the games, practices and road trips.
7. Conversely, what’s been the biggest challenge or hurdle you’ve had to overcome and how did you do it?
The biggest challenge for me was believing in myself. When I was just beginning high school, feelings of doubt would creep in. I think the best way to get rid of self-doubt was just remembering baseball is just a game. Thinking back to the days when I was in pee-wee baseball, I never doubted myself because I just had so much fun playing the game. I want to try and emulate that when I play this year.
The Canadian College Baseball Conference World Series is set for May 15-19 at Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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