From Purple Eagles to pro ranks? MacKinnon ready for the challenge

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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