Antonacci: Humble Heisler now a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer

“Rod Heisler saw his photo hanging inside the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and did a double-take.

“What’s that guy doing there?” Heisler remembers thinking.

It was induction day in St. Marys, and despite wearing the maple leaf in international competition more times than any other Canadian ballplayer, Heisler still could not believe he was about join former Blue Jays Russell Martin, Jimmy Key, and the rest of the class of 2024.

“It’s overwhelming for me to be inducted along with these folks, at the same time as Buck is being honoured. It’s a thrill,” Heisler said, referring to Jack Graney Award winner Buck Martinez.”

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McFarland: Alberta’s Scott looking forward to Women’s National Team camp

“When Julianna Scott heard that Baseball Canada had named its Women’s National Team Selection Camp roster, her first thought was to find the post on Instagram and look for her friends and teammates.

She didn’t expect to see her name near the bottom of the first column on the official announcement post.

The Spruce Grove, Alta., product couldn’t believe her eyes.”

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Newmarket Hawks, Thornhill Reds pay tribute to Daniel Lehmkuhl

“On a night where the last thing on everyone’s mind was a ball game, the Newmarket Hawks and Thornhill Reds locked horns in Greater Toronto League action at Don McKnight Field in Newmarket.

Newmarket scored an 8-1 win, but the game offered an opportunity for players, coaches and fans to remember good friend and teammate Daniel Lehmkuhl.

Prior to the game last night, the teams held an on-field ceremony to pay tribute to Lehmkuhl’s life.”

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