Dawgs' Crowson named WCBL's Most Outstanding Canadian
Okotoks Dawgs infielder Connor Crowson (Okotoks, Alta.) has been named the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Most Outstanding Canadian. Photo: WCBL
*This article was originally published on the Western Canadian Baseball League website on Oct. 6. You can read it here.
October 6, 2025
By Ian Wilson
Western Canadian Baseball League
Connor Crowson has always worn the red-and-white with pride, so it's fitting that he has been named the Western Canadian Baseball League's Most Outstanding Canadian.
The third baseman with the Okotoks Dawgs, a fixture in the heart of the lineup since 2021, was fantastic this summer.
In his 47 regular season games and 162 at bats, Crowson led the WCBL in on-base percentage (.503), finished second in batting average (.401) and his 1.077 OPS (on base percentage plus slugging) was the fourth best in the league.
The consistent hitter registered 51 runs, 45 RBI, 13 doubles, 27 walks, seven stolen bases and three home runs in 2025.
"He has always been a dude for us on the field, but he is a leader for us in community, as well, and in the clubhouse," said Lou Pote, the interim manager of the Dawgs.
"He hits .400 and does a great job every year for us defensively."
When asked about his success, Crowson said the work he did in practice and in the gym paid off.
"I was just trusting myself and the work I have done in the cages and on the field," said the Okotoks native.
"Being a star and a player in the WCBL is a blessing, because I was one of the little kids running around on the field after games when I was younger."
The 6-foot-1 righty batter expressed gratitude to the Dawgs organization for helping him play at the top of his game each time he takes the field at Seaman Stadium. He said that support was key in allowing him to win the Most Outstanding Canadian award.
"I would like to thank Jesus, my family, and all my coaches and teammates, as well as our trainer Savannah Blakley, for everything," said the University of Montevallo student.
Crowson - who was named the 2024 WCBL Playoff MVP after hitting a walk-off home run that clinched a championship for the Dawgs - was honoured to be recognized for his performance this year, but he said he has one goal in mind for the upcoming season.
"It’s a great feeling getting the award, but I want another ring in my last year," said Crowson.
"I will be back next summer for my final year with the Dawgs. The expectation is to win a championship and end my WCBL career with four championship rings."
Crowson was chosen as the Most Outstanding Canadian award winner after 22 voters - including WCBL head coaches, team executives, broadcasters and sports reporters who cover the league - cast their ballots. Each voter was asked to submit their first, second and third choices for the league's major awards.
Ten players received votes in the Most Outstanding Canadian category and Crowson earned more first and second place votes than any other candidate. Lethbridge Bulls starting pitcher Levi Abbott finished second in the voting and Saskatoon Berries outfielder Carter Beck - who won the award in 2024 - placed third on the ballot.