C-3B Noah Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) hopes to follow in brother 1B Josh Naylor’s foot steps. Josh went 12th over-all three years ago. Most mock drafts have Noah going in the first round in the 2018 MLB Draft which begins on Monday night.
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The Ontario Blue Jays (OBJ) have announced an agreement with Perfect Game USA and City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla., to be the host of the Perfect Game Summer Experience. OBJ will be sending a 17 & under roster south of the border beginning in June and returning to Toronto at the beginning of August.
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Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and legendary Canadian scout Wayne Norton passed away three years ago today. To honour him, here is Bob Elliott’s article about Norton that was published in February 2018.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor and former pro pitcher Devon Teeple has launched ignite CHANGE, a non-profit community organization specifically tailored to playing baseball the right way by integrating components of leadership, attitude, and behaviours. He will run clinics that not only educate but also provide building blocks for amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes (pre/post-retirement) who are struggling with mental health issues to grow and turn the experience into something positive.
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$$$ Six-figure signing bonuses for Canadians
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With Landon Leach (Pickering, Ont.) and Jordan Balazovic (Mississauga, Ont.), the Minnesota Twins might have the best 1-2 Canadian punch in same minor-league system.
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North Shore Twins Will McAffer at home ... pitching at home for Vancouver Canadians
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From the mound in his backyard in Winnipeg, Man., to the Seattle Mariners’ organization, left-hander Ben Onyshko has started his professional career. For as long as his mom can remember, the Canadian southpaw has had a passion for baseball. Canadian Baseball Network writer Chicco Nacion recently spoke with the Vauxhall Academy grad and Junior National Team alum about his road to professional baseball.
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Elliott: The Naylor household, 1 in 25 billion
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2018 first-round pick Noah Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has signed with the Cleveland Indians.
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OF Tristan Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) was selected in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins. The outfield prospect sees the Marlins as a perfect fit for him. Canadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton recently caught up with Pompey to talk about the young Canuck’s baseball future.
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Selected in the third round (89th overall) by the Miami Marlins in the 2018 MLB Draft, Tristan Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) has signed with the Marlins and will receive a $645,000 above-slot signing bonus.
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Jordan Groshans, the Toronto Blue Jays' top pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, received a $3.4-million signing bonus from the club. This represents the highest signing bonus by a draft pick in franchise history. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott summarizes the top draft bonuses handed out by the Blue Jays.
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Great Lakes Canadians grad RHP Michael Brettell (Fonthill, Ont.) has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after being selected in the 15th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
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C Kole Cottam was selected in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Though he was born in Memphis, Tenn., Cottam maintains dual citizenship (Canadian and American) because his father, Jeff, is from Burlington, Ont. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott recently spoke with Cottam and his father, Jeff.
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Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) and Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, B.C.) hope to join fellow WMBL grads like John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) and Andrelton Simmons in the major leagues.
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Bob Elliott’s blog from Day 3 of the 2018 MLB Draft.
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LHP Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) given six-figure bonus from Padres
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Phillies draft Ryan Rijo
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P-1B Jake Sims (Guelph, Ont.) was selected in the 31st round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres.
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