Ontario Blue Jays first baseman Lee Jones hit the ball the hardest at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound slugger belted a ball with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
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ABC right-hander Jacob Wallace (Pincourt, Que.) went two scoreless innings and Team Alberta outfielder Simon Baker (Cochrane, Alta.) had three hits, two runs and two stolen bases for Team Royal Blue to lead them to a 6-3 victory over Team Black in the second game at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Wednesday.
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Ottawa Nepean Canadians outfielder Preston Schwarz ran the fastest 60 at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Tuesday, clocking in at 6.46 seconds.
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Wesley Johnston (Toronto, Ont.) threw three no-hit innings and Keenan Parker (St. Albert, Alta.) hit a two-RBI single to lead Team New Blue to a 3-1 victory against Team Grey at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday morning, in the opening game of the 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase.
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“At Rogers Centre this week, there are 160 of Canada’s best prospects all fighting for attention. Each with something unique that they bring to the table.
With that comes nerves. It’s only natural, for many of the players this is the largest stage they’ve been on.
Some embrace the nerves and aren’t afraid to show them. Some attempt to hide them – to varying levels of success – and some make you wonder if they’re even capable of feeling pressure.
Cam Gravelle (Smithville, Ont.) fits decidedly into the last category. Just by looking at him, you can tell he’s been waiting for this moment.”
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The Chicago Cubs have recalled outfielder/first baseman Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) from triple-A.
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Bob Elliott caught up with several players and asked them a series of questions on the first day of the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
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Canadian Baseball Network contributor George Farelli summarizes the transactions involving Canadians in the affiliated minor pro and independent ranks from the past week.
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Okotoks Dawgs Academy standout Colton Ullyet-French might be the youngest player at the Canadian Futures Showcase, but with his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame and impressive skillset, he sure doesn’t look like it. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Ullyet-French at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
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“He might not have realized it when the plans were first put in place, but Brett Getz will be bringing a Little League World Series vibe to the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.
The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball product stayed in touch with several of his tournament teammates from across Canada when they played in Ottawa last year.
Instead of trading pins like they do in Williamsport, Getz says they will all come bearing gifts for each other in the form of swag from their hometowns when they arrive in Toronto for the Sept. 19-23 showcase at Rogers Centre.”
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Toronto Blue Jays legendary right-hander Dave Stieb has been elected to the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
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The Canadian Futures Showcase will start at Rogers Centre today.
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Vauxhall Academy left-hander Jack Baxter (Quispamsis, N.B.) will pitch in his second Canadian Futures Showcase this week, hoping to make a strong impression on the college recruiters and big league scouts in attendance.
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“Athletic, with a body built for baseball.
Those are two things that you can’t teach, said Muskoka Outlaws head coach Jeff Amos, that Aaron Hicks (Fredericton, N.B.) brings to shortstop every time he takes the field.”
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After signing an 11-year, $300-milllion contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Trea Turner slumped miserably to begin his tenure with the team, but, as Canadian Baseball Network columnist Mark Whicker notes, the club’s often ruthless fans surprisingly continued to support him. This has helped him turn his fortunes around and become baseball’s hottest hitter.
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From ticketing to sponsorship, merchandise to ballpark upgrades, player/coach signings to building a passionate fan base, the Saskatoon Berries, the Western Canadian Baseball League’s newest franchise, are busy gearing up for the 2024 season.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Edouard Julien, Josh Naylor, Cal Quantrill, Matt Brash and Jose Bautista.
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The Welland Jackfish beat the Barrie Baycats 17-1 on Saturday night to win their first Intercounty Baseball League championship.
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COBA has announced its award winners from the past week.
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Baseball Canada’s Greg Hamilton has been elected to Baseball Ontario’s Hall of Fame as part of their 2023 class.
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