Okotoks Dawgs alum and Southern Illinois Salukis outfielder Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) was selected in the seventh round of the MLB draft on Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers. He becomes the highest Salukis’ draft pick since 2014.
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Right-hander Alex MacKinnon (Aurora, Ont.) pitched five seasons for the Niagara University Purple Eagles and evolved into one of the best closers and leaders in the program’s history. The bright young Canuck is also a three-time member of the MAAC all-academic team who graduated with an MBA in sports marketing. Now he’s on to his next challenge, which he hopes will include an opportunity to play professional baseball.
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Toronto Mets and Junior National Team alum Mitch Bratt has 44 strikeouts in just 28 innings for the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League, but he is just one of several draft-eligible Canadians impressing in the new circuit.
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“It’s fitting that Shawn Grandmont (Lethbridge, Alta.) plays for the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks. Seemingly under the dark of night, the hard-hitting infielder has put up some of the best college numbers of any Alberta baseball product over the last few seasons.”
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Okotok Dawgs alum Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) seems like a good bet to be selected in this year’s MLB draft after a strong season with the Southern Illinois Salukis. Canadian Baseball Network contributor Jonathan Hodgson recently caught up with Peters to talk about the promising young outfielder’s career path and his thoughts about the draft.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts revisits some of the top Canadian performances in the U.S. college ranks this season.
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Vauxhall Academy alum Max Grant (Fredericton, N.B.) has been named the Canisius Male Rookie of the Year.
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Every team needs a player like Joey Hawkins. The Whitby, Ont., native was a fearless competitor, a hard worker and a selfless leader, one that led largely by example. That’s why it should come as no surprise that Missouri State University, his alma mater, came knocking on his door when they were looking for a new hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts shares Hawkins’ story.
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Ontario Blue Jays INF Aidan McAskie (Toronto, Ont.) has committed to further his academic and baseball career at Chattanooga State Community College.
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Who are the top college and university baseball teams in Canada?
Carleton University researchers George S. Rigakos and Mitchell Thompson have done extensive research to provide their rankings.
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Missouri State has hired former shortstop and two-year captain Joey Hawkins (Whitby, Ont.) as their hitting coach and recruiting coordinator.
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Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.), of the Wright State Raiders has been named to the 2021 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America third team.
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Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.), of the Wright State Raiders, has been named to the NCAA Division I East All-Region First Team.
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Great Lake Canadians alum Max Wright (Toronto, Ont.), of the Indiana State Sycamores, has been named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Team.
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Five former Ontario Terriers players had outstanding seasons in the U.S. college ranks this season.
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Okotoks Dawgs alum and Southern Illinois Salukis star Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) has been named to the 2021 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Midwest Region team.
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Vauxhall Academy alum and College of Southern Nevada (CSN) infielder Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, B.C.) has been named to the NJCAA All-America First Team.
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Mathieu Vallée ( (Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Que.) , now with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, has been the most successful of the Canucks in the new Draft League.
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ABC alum Alexandre Bédard (Lévis, Que.) earned first-team all-star honours in the NCAA Central region with the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs.
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Great Lake Canadians alum Max Wright (Toronto, Ont.) had a hit, an RBI and three walks for the Indiana State Sycamores in their 9-2 win over Presbyterian on Saturday.
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