Bob Elliott discovered at the Canadian Futures Showcase that top-ranked Ontario Blue Jays infielder Brendan Lawson (Leaside, Ont.) can pick it, both at short and with dad's Fender Stratocaster.
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Former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star left-hander Ricky Romero is headed back to school to complete a Sociology degree at Cal State Fullerton. The now 38-year-old, who threw his last MLB pitch 10 years ago, is doing it largely to serve as an example for his three children. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with Romero.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jared Young, Edouard Julien, Josh Naylor, Bo Naylor and Matt Brash.
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Webber Wildcats outfielder Simon Baker (Cochrane, Alta.) went 9-for-11 in four games during the Canadian Futures Showcase and was named the event’s MVP. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick spoke to Baker on Saturday.
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ABC outfielder William Polanco (Laval, Que.) hit a solo home run that helped lift Team Blue to a 5-2 victory over Team Jays in the all-star Prospects Game at Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon to wrap up the 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase. It was Polanco’s second home run of the event.
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Red Deer Braves slugger Nathan Flewelling (Innisfail, Alta.) smashed 11 balls over the fence to take home the Canadian Futures Showcase Home Run Derby belt on Saturday morning, at the Rogers Centre.
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Red Deer Braves slugger Nathan Flewelling (Innisfail, Alta.) has won the Canadian Futures Showcase Home Run Derby. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick has the details.
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Fresh off winning a Western Canadian Baseball League championship with the Okotoks Dawgs, Eric Machej (Edmonton, Alta.) is savoring his opportunity to play at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre.
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As Eric Hartman (St. Albert, Alta.) roams centre field at the Rogers Centre this week for Team New Blue at the Canadian Futures Showcase, he’s continuing a family legacy started four years ago by his older brother Max, reports Canadian Baseball Network writer Zach Worden.
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Bob Elliott caught up with four more players at the Canadian Futures Showcase at the Rogers Centre and asked them a series of questions.
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Okotoks Dawgs Academy outfielder Landon Kauffman (Okotoks, Alta.) belted a three-run home run for Team Grey at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Friday afternoon at Rogers Centre to help lead his club to an 8-0 win over Team Red.
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ABC outfielder William Polanco (Laval, Que.) belted the first home run of the Canadian Futures Showcase on Friday and he did it with Toronto Blue Jays legendary slugger Jose Bautista in attendance. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Polanco after the game to talk about the round-tripper.
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Ontario Blue Jays outfielder Ryan Stalony (Mississauga, Ont.) homered and Webber Wildcats outfielder Simon Baker (Cochrane, Alta.) knocked in two runs to lead Team Royal to a 6-4 win over Team Navy at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Friday afternoon.
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Bob Elliott catches up with four more players at this year’s Canadian Futures Showcase to ask them a series of questions. He also provides a rundown of the scouts and recruiters in attendance.
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Nate Lodewyks (La Salle, Man.) is showing off his dual-sport athleticism at the Canadian Futures Showcase this week as the only player from Manitoba. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick recently spoke with the young infielder and hockey forward.
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The reloading of the 2023 North Division champion Victoria HarbourCats has started — not surprisingly, given the team’s history of finding local and Canadian talent — with three players who have maple leaf passports.
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ABC outfielder William Polanco (Laval, Que.) smacked the first 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase home run to right field in the sixth inning as Team New Blue opened Day 4 with a lopsided 9-2 victory over Team Black, on Friday morning at the Rogers Centre.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich takes a look at four under-the-radar Canadian major league prospects who enjoyed impressive 2023 campaigns in the minors.
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“After attending last year’s Canadian Futures Showcase in Ottawa, earning a spot back at the event in 2023 means just a little bit more to John Hughes (Mississauga, Ont.).
Coming to the Rogers Centre to watch the Toronto Blue Jays growing up, Hughes is getting to range the same field as some of his baseball heroes this week for Team Grey.
“I’ve always dreamed of playing here,” the Ontario Blue Jays outfielder said after helping his team to a 7-1 win Thursday. “On showcase day, it was very cool. Just looking up and seeing everything, just being on the field and seeing how big it is.”
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Ontario Blue Jays catcher Liam Kirsh (Toronto, Ont.) had a two-run single and picked a runner off third base for Team Grey in their 7-3 win over Team Black at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Thursday night.
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