SIGNING TRACKER: Two-way threat Nicholas KyRose joins Panthers

KITCHENER - The versatile and well-traveled Nicholas KyRose is touching down in Kitchener this summer.

Nico, a pitcher and outfielder, most recently spent time with the Western District Bulldogs of Australia's Division 1 Greater Brisbane League in 2022-23. There, he hit a team-leading .317 in 18 games, including a pair of home runs, and a .438 on-base percentage while playing as an infielder and outfielder.

On the mound, he finished with a 6.65 ERA, a stat that got better as the season went along. The righty struck out 62 batters and walked 41 in 69 innings of work.

KyRose's collegiate career saw him play for Yuba College and Ventura College, as well as the University of La Rochelle in France.

In Switzerland, he would win the Swiss National League title in 2020 with the Therwil Flyers. He hit .304 during the regular season, and .455 in the playoffs. 

His ERA would also dip from 6.94 in the regular season to 4.50 in the playoffs.

"Nicholas is well-traveled in his baseball career, and has had success at every stop," said general manager Shanif Hirani. "His versatility of being a two-way player gives us a lot of options on how to deploy him. He is an impact player on both sides of the ball and we're excited to have him with us."