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Shushkewich: From Met to Mountaineer, Russell prepares for next step in baseball career

“One of the top-ranked high school Canadian arms has found a home for next year.

Right-hander Keegan Russell (Whitby, Ont.), one of the last remaining uncommitted players graduating next spring on the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2025 draft list, will be taking his talents to West Virginia University under head coach Steve Sabins.

A product of the Toronto Mets program, Russell had his fair share of offers and interest from programs across the United States but decided to commit to the Mountaineers last week. “

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Verge: Romanin starting first Canadian Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League franchise in St. Catharines

“He identified a gap in Canadian baseball.

Then, he turned it into an opportunity and ran with it.

With his new franchise coming to St. Catharines this summer, Mal Romanin, the former Blue Jays director of communications, is bringing something different to the Canadian baseball scene.

Coming to the city in June 2025, his team will be the first Canadian franchise to join the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL).”

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SandlotsMelissa VergeComment
Estey: Skidd where he belongs -- in NB Baseball Hall

“One of the most well-liked and respected coaches in provincial sandlot history has finally taken his rightful place in the New Brunswick Baseball Hall of Fame.

Former Saint John Alpines bench boss Mike Skidd was formally inducted into the hall at an event in Fredericton. Skidd was the coach of the Alpines from 1992 to 2003 and under his guidance they won five NB Senior League Championships (1993, 1994, 1996, 2000 and 2001). “

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SandlotsBob ElliottComment