Crushers Draft Westlake, Avon Lake Natives at 2026 Frontier League Draft

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Crushers Draft Westlake, Avon Lake Natives at 2026 Frontier League Draft

Crushers Roster Updates Presented by BCT Alarm Services, Inc.

Avon, OH - April 22, 2026 - The 2026 Frontier League Draft took place on Tuesday evening at ForeFront Field following the Frontier League Tryout Camp, and the Lake Erie Crushers selected two local players from the Avon area: LHP Owen Gerba and SS Aidan Grabowski. Crushers roster updates are presented by BCT Alarm Services, Inc.

Owen Gerba is a left-handed pitcher and a Westlake, Ohio native. Gerba is currently finishing up his final season at John Carroll University, where he has pitched for four seasons to the tune of a 4.94 ERA. In 47 ⅓ innings out of the bullpen, the southpaw struck out 40 batters and logged three saves in his collegiate tenure. Gerba features a very unique windup and delivery, coming from a full submarine arm slot from the left side. He was selected with the 4th pick in the 1st round of the 2026 Frontier League Draft.

Aidan Grabowski was selected in the 2nd round with the 31st pick in the 2026 Frontier League Draft. Grabowski is from Avon Lake and joins Zach Campbell as the second rostered player this season from Tiffin University, where he has played for four seasons. In his final collegiate season in 2025, Grabowski hit .273 with seven doubles and 20 RBIs in 39 games. His speed is his best weapon, having gone 37-for-43 in stolen base attempts across his collegiate career. He also swiped 23 bags and was caught just twice with the Elmira Pioneers in the Perfect Game Collegiate League in 2025. 

Single-game tickets are on sale now! Pick your games and buy your tickets at lecrushers.com/2026-schedule. Or, just pick all the games with the brand-new Ballpark Pass. Information at lecrushers.com/lec-ballpark-pass.

The Lake Erie Crushers will open their 17th season at ForeFront Field in Avon on Friday, May 8th, 2026 presented by VacationLand Federal Credit Union in a playoff rematch against the Schaumburg Boomers. Join us for postgame fireworks and the first Dollar Dog Night as we kick off the 2026 season! For information on season ticket memberships visit lecrushers.com or call (440) 934-3636, and be sure to follow our socials @LECrushers on Instagram/Facebook/X.

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About the Lake Erie Crushers

The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team based in Avon, Ohio, just 18 miles west of Cleveland at ForeFront Field. They compete in the Frontier League, a proud MLB Partner League, and have brought a family-friendly, fan-oriented baseball experience to Northeast Ohio since 2009. As Lorain County’s only professional sports franchise, the Lake Erie Crushers are the largest economic driver in Lorain County, hosting more than 200 events per year that include over 50 baseball games, concerts, charity functions, and other events that bring the community of Avon together. Len Komoroski is the Crushers Chairman and Managing Partner, and the team is led by President Vic Gregovits. Jared Lemieux, a Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, is in his fourth season as field manager.