March 14, 2023

By Jeff Duda

Okotoks Dawgs

The Okotoks Dawgs have added depth in some key areas with their three latest player signings.

They have signed Jace Behnke (RHP, Chandler-Gilbert CC), Nash Crowell (INF, Reinhardt University) and Logan Grant (Catcher, Bellevue University).

Jace Behnke – RHP, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Featuring a fastball that lives in the low 90s, Behnke works out of the backend of the bullpen for the ‘Yotes. The freshman has made posted a 2.35 ERA in seven appearances and has racked up 15 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. Look for Behnke to pitch in a similar role with the Dawgs this summer.

Nash Crowell (Okotoks, Alta.) – INF, Reinhardt University

A product of the Dawgs Academy, Crowell returns home from Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga. So far in his first year with the Eagles, Crowell is hitting .380 with six doubles, six home runs and 14 RBIs in 14 games.

Logan Grant (Chestermere, Alta) – Catcher, Bellevue University

Grant is a native of Chestermere, Alta., and graduated from the Dawgs Academy in 2020. Currently, Grant plays for Dawgs manager, Mitch Schmidt, at Bellevue University and has gotten off to a solid start for the Bruins in 2023. In 16 games, Grant is hitting .351 with two doubles, one home run and 17 RBIs.