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Baseball Canada, McConkey, honoured by WBSC

Baseball Canada has been named the WBSC National Federation of the Year for 2023, recognizing its outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of baseball. The award was presented during the WBSC Congress, currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, and accepted by Baseball Canada CEO Jason Dickson. Also honoured was Keith McConkey, of Welland, Ontario, who was named the WBSC Umpire of the Year for 2023, marking a prestigious international distinction for a Canadian official.

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McFarland: Kilshaw set to rep Saskatchewan on Junior National Team

“The baseball season just keeps getting longer for Aiden Kilshaw – not that he minds at all.

Originally from Swift Current and now living in Saskatoon, he has seen opportunity after opportunity come his way over the last few months.

The young prospect has been determined to make the most of every one of them.

Little did he know, Kilshaw was setting himself up for one of the biggest announcements of the season: the Baseball Canada Junior National Team Fall Instructional League roster.”

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McFarland: Fort McMurray Oil Giants win 18U bronze on home soil

“Ethan Pittman’s final inning in a Fort McMurray Oil Giants uniform will be one he’ll remember for the rest of his life.

Holding onto a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning at the Baseball Canada 18U Nationals in his hometown, the graduating senior had to face the top of the Manitoba batting order.

He struck out Josh Randle and got Jackson Thiessen to fly out to centre field.

Up against infielder Tyler Mollons, Pittman got a first-pitch strike and two foul balls before twirling his second punch-out of the inning to help the Oil Giants capture the bronze medal.

The hometown crowd at Legacy Dodge Field in Fort McMurray erupted in celebration.”

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Ontario claims gold in Women’s baseball debut at Canada Games

The debut of women’s baseball at the 2025 Canada Summer Games delivered an unforgettable week in St. John’s, where outstanding play on the field was matched by incredible support in the stands. As the sport made its historic first appearance at the Games, the competition did not disappoint, showcasing the depth of talent and passion for women’s baseball across the country.

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Glew: Piasentin brings power and passion for the game to Jays’ prospect ranks

“When it was time for Tim Piasentin to step into the batting cage at Chase Field for the MLB Combine on June 18, the 18-year-old slugger was so nervous that he was almost shaking.

“I had to put a bunt down for my first pitch and I bunted it straight back and I’m like, ‘Oh, no, this isn’t going to go well,’” recalled Piasentin. “Then the first swing I took I caught a barrel, and it was 105 [mph] or something like that off the bat and I’m like, ‘OK, we’re good.’”

The Coquitlam, B.C. native was more than good that day.

He put on a show, smacking several home runs that registered exit velocities higher than 100 mph. That performance certainly helped his draft stock and the following month he was selected in the fifth round by the Toronto Blue Jays.”

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