Lethbridge Bulls players Levi Abbott, Donovan Gamez, Bernie Socarras, and Carter Claerhout have been named to the WCBL's Regular Season All-Star Teams for 2025. (Photo: Lethbridge Bulls)

By David Opinko

Four Lethbridge Bulls players make WCBL All-Star Teams

Oct 14, 2025 | 10:40 AM

A group of players for the Lethbridge Bulls is being recognized for their outstanding performances this past season.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has announced its 2025 Regular Season All-Star Teams, which include four members of the Bulls.

The Bulls say the selections highlight another strong season for their organization, showcasing the talent and development that continues to define them.

The following section was provided to LNN in a news release from the Lethbridge Bulls:

• Levi Abbott – Pitcher, First Team All-Star
  Abbott capped off a stellar season by being named the WCBL’s Most Outstanding Pitcher. The veteran right-hander dominated opposing hitters all year, leading the league in ERA (1.38) and tied for the league lead in wins with teammate Maxim Mrakovcic with 7 all while anchoring the Bulls’ rotation. Abbott also struck out 69 batters over his 8 starts. His consistency and leadership set the tone for the Bulls’ pitching staff.
• Donovan Gamez – Relief Pitcher, First Team All-Star
  In his second year with the Bulls Gamez took over the Bulls closer roll and ran with it flawlessly. In his 15 appearances out of the Bulls “pen” Gamez had a 1.68 ERA recording 24 strike outs all while recording 8 saves which was most in the WCBL in 2025.
• Bernie Socarras – Outfield, Second Team All-Star
  Socarras was nothing short of spectacular at the plate and in the field for the Bulls in 2025. “Bern Baby Bern” led the WCBL in batting average hitting .405 in 41 games. Socarres chipped in with 4 home runs and 23 RBI’s in his second year with the Bulls.
• Carter Claerhout– Infield, Third Team All-Star
  Red Deer native Claerhout returned to the Bulls lineup after taking most of the 2024 season off and it paid dividends for himself and the Bulls in 2025. Claerhout played in 54 games as either a DH or patrolling first base. Claerhout hit .321 on the season with 9 HR’s and 43 RBI’s.

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Bulls head coach Ryan MacDonald praised the efforts and commitment of the four players.

“These four guys represent what Bulls baseball is all about — hard work, team-first attitudes, and competing every single day. Their success is a reflection of the entire roster’s effort this season,” says MacDonald.

The Lethbridge Bulls finished the 2025 season third overall in the West Division with 33 wins and 22 losses. They competed in the first round of the playoffs, falling in two contests to the Sylvan Lake Gulls.

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