Left-hander Pilon starts pro career in Rays' system

There may not be a better feeling in the world than hearing your name called on draft day. For Junior National Team alum Jérémy Pilon (Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Que), it’s an experience he’s had twice. Last year, he was selected in the 18th round by the Toronto Blue Jays but opted not to sign. This year, he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round and signed with the club and has since started his pro career in the Florida Complex League.

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Elliott: Majors steal home and 15U title against Peterborough

“The Mississauga Majors stole the Baseball Ontario 15U title at Clarkson Park.

Literally.

And it’s not like the Majors did the thievery during the dark of night, but rather in broad daylight.

The Majors entered the seventh inning of the gold medal championship game down 4-2 to the Peterborough Tigers heading into the bottom of the seventh. With a run in and two out, first Nicholas Segaric stole home for the tie and four pitches later Evan Gaudry stole home with the game winner.

The Majors didn’t walk it off. They ran it off.”

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