Elliott: CBN's All-Canucks going pro, from Bay and Ridley to Brookman and Wepf ... 216 in all
October 15, 2022
Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian collegians include: Jason Bay and Shayne Ridley from the first annual team to Archer Brookman and Lucas Wepf in 2021 … 216 All-Canucks move on to the next level in 23 years
A look back at past members of the Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college teams. How many went on to reach the next level?
By Bob Elliott
Canadian Baseball Network
No one knows for sure what lies ahead for the members of our soon-to-be-announced 22nd annual Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian College team.
Whomever makes the All-Canadian college team — the best playing the majority of their schedule south of the border in 2021 — they will be carrying on a Canadian tradition: success at the college level that translated into success at the pro level.
Looking back, here are the former all-Canadians — 194 in all — who have reached the next level, or are on their way to proceeding further down the road than most before retiring … Here is a look at how far they went, plus where they pitched or played in 2021:
It all started for OF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) and started off as part of out first Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college team.
OF Jason Bay (Trail, BC), of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, a Canadian Baseball Network first team All-Canadian in 2000, was drafted in the 22nd round by the Montreal Expos. He was the 2004 National League Rookie of the Year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He signed a four-year, $60 million US deal with the New York Mets. Battling concussions, he was dealt to the Seattle Mariners, played 68 games with the Mariners before retiring after the 2013 season. Baseball Canada added Bay’s name to the Wall of Excellence in Ottawa, he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ont., in 2019 and his name has been attached to Butler Field in Trail, BC.
SS Shayne Ridley (Milton, Ont.), from the Ball State Cardinals, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2000, signed with the Baltimore Orioles for two seasons and one year in the Kansas City Royals system.
LHP Jordan Gerk (Kelowna, BC), of the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, and a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2000, pitched in the Detroit Tigers system.
3B Nom Siriveaw (Vancouver, BC), of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2000, signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, playing four seasons in the system.
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) had a 59-38 record and a .608 winning percentage in his nine-year big league career. He appeared in 170 games — 160 starts — and posted a 3.76 career ERA.
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC), of Central Arizona Vaqueros, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2001. He pitched nine years in the majors with the Oakland A’s, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers.
2B John Cole (Kanata, Ont.) of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a Canadian Baseball Network first-team selection in 2001, signed with the Mariners.
SS Lee Delfino (Pickering, Ont.), a Canadian Baseball Network first-team selection in 2001 with the East Carolina Pirates, signed with the Jays and now coaches sandlot ball for the FieldHouse Pirates.
OF Danny Gibbons (Toronto, Ont.) of the North Central Texas Lions, a Canadian Baseball Network first team selection in 2001 and a third team selection in 2002, signed with the A’s and played three seasons in their system.
OF Adam Stern (Port Stanley, Ont.), of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and a 2001 Canadian Baseball Network second-teamer, played 54 games in the majors for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and the Milwaukee Brewers. He runs the Great Lake Canadians.
RHP Chris Begg (Uxbridge, Ont.), of the Niagara Purple Eagles, a 2001 Canadian Baseball Network second teamer, pitched in the San Francisco Giants system. He now coaches and teaches at the Everest Academy.
RHP Steven Carter (Woodslee, Ont.), of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, a Canadian Baseball Network second team selection in 2001 and in 2004, signed with Oakland. He went on to be a dominant force with the Windsor Stars.
OF Josh McCurdy (Thornhill, Ont.). of the Niagara Purple Eagles, a Canadian Baseball Network third team selection in 2001 and a first teamer in 2003, signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
Former North Delta Blue Jay and UBC Thunderbird LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC).
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC), of the British Columbia Thunderbirds, proved you can stay near home and still go far, was a Canadian Baseball Network first-team All-Canadian selection in 2002. He was a first-round pick (ninth overall) in the draft and won 17 games for the Rockies. After starting the gold medal game for Canada in the Pan Am Game at Ajax in 2015, Francis retired. He now gives pitching instruction at Centre Field Sports in London, Ont.
RHP John Ogiltree (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Martin Methodist Indians, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2001, was signed by the Jays. He is a coach for the Burlington Bulls.
RHP Judd Richardson (Caledon, Ont.), of the Miami Ohio RedHawks, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2001, signed a contract with the Brewers.
RP Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.), of the Houston Cougars, earned Canadian Baseball Network first-team honours as a closer in 2002 and a second team shortstop selection the same year. Crain pitched 10 years in the majors before retiring after the 2013 season.
RHP John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.), of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then Mike McRae’s (Niagara Falls, Ont.) Canisius Golden Griffins, a Canadian Baseball Network second-team selection in 2002 and a third-team choice is 2003. He was dominant as the Milwaukee Brewers closer and then worked out of the Colorado Rockies bullpen and reached the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. This summer he impressed as the hardest thrower at the Olympic qualifier, which earned him a spot in the bullpen at triple-A Buffalo and then a trade to the Milwaukee Brewers before an injury ended his season.
C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.), of the Connors State Cowboys, a Canadian Baseball Network second-teamer in 2002 and an honourable mention in 2003. He played in 313 games in the majors and spent 11 seasons in the minors before retiring after the 2016 season.
3B Hyung Cho (Scarborough, Ont.), of the Houston Cougars, a Canadian Baseball Network third team selection in 2002 and a first teamer in 2003, went on to play two seasons in the Mariners system.
SS Aaron Hornostaj (Waterloo, Ont.), of the Connors State Cowboys, a Canadian Baseball Network third-team selection in 2002, was signed by the Giants and played seven seasons in their minor-league system before playing one year for Edmonton in the Golden League.
OF Matthew Stocco (Guelph, Ont.), of the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers and a Canadian Baseball Network third team selection in 2002, played in the San Diego Padres organization. He coached with the Ontario Terriers.
C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.), of the Chipola Indians, a Canadian Baseball Network 2002 honourable mention. After helping the Pittsburgh Pirates to back-to-back post-season appearances — their first since 1992, Martin signed a five-year $82 million deal with the Blue Jays. In 2015, he had his name added onto the Baseball Canada Wall of Excellence.
Former UBC Thunderbird and Victoria Mariners RHP Brooks McNiven (Vernon, BC).
RHP Brooks McNiven (Vernon, BC), of the British Columbia Thunderbirds, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2003, signed with the Giants. He coaches with the North Shore Twins and is one of the more respected pitching gurus on the coast.
LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC), of the Chipola Indians, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2003 as a pitcher and a third teamer as a DH, broke into the Baltimore Orioles rotation in 2005. An elbow injury meant a switch to the batter’s box, he made it back to the majors as a hitter with the Jays in 2011 and he was back again with the Philadelphia Phillies as a reliever. He did not play either position in 2019.
RP Ryan Braun (Kitchener, Ont.), of the Nevada-Las Vegas Hustlin’ Rebels, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2003, pitched in 35 games for the Kansas City Royals in 2006-07 after seven seasons in the minors.
OF Alex Borgo (Cookstown, Ont.), of the New Mexico State Aggies, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2003, signed with the Phillies and played one season in their organization.
LHP Drew Taylor (Toronto, Ont.), of the Michigan Wolverines, a Canadian Baseball Network second-team All-Canadian in 2003 also as earned honourable mention in 2005-06. He pitched in the Jays system, went to spring training with the Phillies and is now is a chip off the block ... a doctor, like his father Ron. He is currently one of the researchers working on the COVID-19 virus.
RP Cory Stuart (White Rock, BC), of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, a Canadian Baseball Network second team all-Canadian in 2003, went on to pitch four seasons in the New York Yankees system.
Former Team Ontario OF Chris Emanuele (Mississauga, Ont.) made three the Canadian Baseball Network three times.
OF Christopher Emanuele (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Northeastern Huskies, a Canadian Baseball Network second team selection in 2003 and in 2005 and a first teamer in 2006, played in the Jays system for four years.
RP John Hurd — no relation to the legendary Toronto sandlot coach — (Fruitvale, BC), of the Southern Idaho Golden Eagles, was named to the Canadian Baseball Network third team in 2003, signed with the White Sox and pitched four seasons in the minors.
C Jake Elder (North Delta, BC), of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, was selected to the Canadian Baseball Network third team in 2003 and 2004, plus the second team in 2005, played in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
INF Emerson Frostad (Calgary, Alta.), of the Lewis-Clark State Warriors, named to the Canadian Baseball Network third team in 2003, reached triple-A Oklahoma City and retired after playing indy ball in the Can-Am League for the Trois-Rivieres Aigles.
INF Matt Rogelstad (Coquitlam, BC), of the Arkansas State Trojans, elected to the Canadian Baseball Network third team in 2003, spent time in the Washington Nationals system.
LHP Adam Daniels (North Vancouver, BC), of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2003, a third teamer in both 2004 and 2005, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He signed after being drafted a fifth time. He was selected in 2001 (27th round) by the Toronto Blue Jays; in 2002 by the Minnesota Twins (19th) from East Oklahoma State College, in 2003 by the Colorado Rockies (22nd) from East Oklahoma, in 2004 by the Chicago Cubs (43rd) from East Oklahoma and finally the Cardinals (15th) from Oklahoma State. He was in the Cardinals minor-league system for four years and then moved on to play three more years of Indy ball.
OF Reed Eastley (Brandon, Man.), of the Niagara Purple Eagles.
OF Reed Eastley (Brandon, Man.), of the Niagara Purple Eagles, named Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention to the 2003 all-Canadian team, a second teamer in 2004 and an honourable mention in 2005, signed with Seattle, playing three summers in the M’s system.
OF Sebastien Boucher (Ottawa, Ont.), of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2003 and earned third-team honours in 2004, before turning pro with the Mariners, then playing with the Quebec Capitales and Ottawa Champions in the independent Can-Am League. His final at-bat came in 2018.
OF Jimmy Van Ostrand (North Delta BC), of the Alan Hancock Bulldogs and the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2003 and 2005 and was a third teamer in 2006. Van Ostrand played six seasons in the Houston Astros system and two in the Washington Nationals organization, retiring after the 2013 season. He is now the Blue Jays mental skills coach.
RHP Jordan Thomson (Ottawa, Ont.), of the Northeastern Huskies, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2004, signed with San Francisco, playing one season, before moving on to Indy ball for two seasons, retiring after the 2007 season.
RP Robbie Findlay (Etobicoke, Ont.), of the Texas Christian Horned Frogs, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team All-Canadian honours in 2004 and turned pro with the Tampa Bay Devils Rays, pitching one season.
C Chris Robinson (Dorchester, Ont.), of the Illinois Fighting Illini, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2004 and 2005, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and made the majors with the San Diego Padres. Robinson coaches the Great Lake Canadians.
RHP John Mariotti (Toronto, Ont.), of the Gulf Coast Commodores and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, was voted to the Canadian Baseball Network first team in 2004 and earned honourable mention in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He now instructs with the FieldHouse Pirates.
SS Jonathan Malo (St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que.) of the Northeastern Oklahoma A & M Golden Norse, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2004 played in the New York Mets system, starred with Quebec and was in the 2019 lineup, but did not play in 2020.
LHP R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, BC), of the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2004 and third teamer in 2004, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox, pitched nine years in the minors and made the majors for nine games with the Phillies and the Brewers.
Former Team Ontario C Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) pitched in 65 games in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins and the New York Yankees.
RHP Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.), of the Winthrop Eagles, a third teamer in 2004, pitched parts of six seasons in the majors and another 10 in the minors. In 2020, he was on the mound for the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as pitching for Team Canada. We miss his work on The Fan’s Blue Jays coverage.
RHP James Avery (Moose Jaw, Sask.), of the Niagara Purple Eagles, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2004, was a first teamer in 2005. He pitched in the Tigers system, before heading to Mexico and then retired.
RP Jason Blackey (Duncan, BC), of the North Central Texas Lions, gained Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2004, then pitched four seasons n the Boston Red Sox system.
C Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC), of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, received Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2004, reached triple-A Buffalo, in the Blue Jays system. He was an assistant coach with Georgia Tech in 2019, where he went to school and is now an agent, working for CAA Sports LLC.
SS Steven Condotta (Mississauga, Ont.), of the Florida Tech Panthers, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2004 and 2005 and was a first teamer in 2006 and 2007, before signing with the Jays and playing two years.
OF Jon Baksh (Mississauga, Ont.), of Florida Tech Panthers, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2004, was a first teamer in 2005 and 2006. He was drafted and signed with the Jays, playing four seasons in the minors.
1B Jared Schweitzer (Lethbridge, Alta.), of the Kansas Jayhawks, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2004, made the second team in 2005 and in 2006. He turned pro with the St. Louis Cardinals and played two seasons.
OF Tim Smith (Toronto, Ont.) earned a berth on the Canadian Baseball Netwiork three times.
OF Tim Smith (Toronto, Ont.), of the Midland Chaparrals, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2005 and 2006 and a second team selection in 2007, signed with Texas. He played in the Braves, Rangers and Royals systems, retiring after the 2015 season with Quebec in the Can Am loop.
DH Mike Gosse (Pitt Meadows, BC), of the Oklahoma Sooners, was Canadian Baseball Network Player of the year in 2008, after being a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2005 and 2006 with the New Mexico Thunderbirds. Drafted and signed with the Tigers, he played three seasons, including hitting over .300 at triple-A Toldeo. He retired after 2010.
RHP Henry Mabee (Victoria, BC), a Canadian Baseball Network second teamer in 2005 with the Truman State Trojans, was drafted by the White Sox and reached Double-A Birmingham, during his seven seasons in the minors.
RHP Scott Richmond (North Vancouver, BC), of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2005, pitched for the Blue Jays. In 2019 he pitched in the independent Atlantic League. He did not pitch in 2020.
SS Taylor Green (Courtenay, BC), of the Cypress Chargers, a Canadian Baseball Network third team choice in 2005 and an honourable mention in 2006, appearing in 78 games with the Milwaukee Brewers. He retired after his ninth season in the organization and was hired by the Brewers and is now an assistant director of scouting/international player development. One of his first jobs was recognizing talent and hiring Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) to scout.
RP Chris Toneguzzi (Thunder Bay, Ont.), of the Purdue Boilermakers, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2005 and a second teamer in 2006, signed with the Brewers, pitching two seasons.
OF Brad McElroy (London Ont.), of the Charlotte ‘49ers, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2007, gained second teamer honors in both 2008 and 2006 and was a third teamer in 2005. He reached double-A New Hampshire in 2012 and retired.
LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.), of the Binghamton Bearcats, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005 and 2006. He pitched with the Minnesota Twins, spending four seasons in the majors making 58 starts. He was with SK Wyverns in Hangul, South Korea, retiring after the 2017 season.
RP Chris Kissock (Fruitvale, BC), of the Lewis-Clark State Warriors, a Canadian Baseball Network second teamer in 2005 and 2006 as well as a first teamer in 2007, was drafted and pitched in the Phillies organization for six seasons. He retired after pitching four seasons in Indy ball.
RHP Matt Kniginyzky (Mississauga, Ont.), of the High Point Panthers, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005, pitched at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, the best of his five minor-league seasons. He also pitched a year of Indy ball.
Former Mississauga Major RHP Jamie Richmond (Mississauga, Ont.) was a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005,
RHP Jamie Richmond (Mississauga, Ont.), of the Texarkana Bulldogs, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005, was signed by the Braves, earned class-A Appalachian League pitcher of the year (Travis Snider won top hitter honours at Pulaski) and then pitched Indy ball until 2012.
C Cole Armstrong (Surrey, BC), of the Central Missouri State Mules, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005, caught in the Miami Marlins system. After coaching in the Chicago White Sox system in 2019. He runs the new Webber Academy Wildcats program.
C Joel Collins (Richmond Hill, Ont.), of the South Alabama Jaguars, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2005, a third teamer in 2006 and 2007, signed with the Blue Jays, played in the Pirates and Giants organizations, retiring after 2011.
1B Jordan Lennerton (Langley, BC), of the El Paso Tejanos, was named Canadian Baseball Network second team all-Canadian in 2006 and a third teamer in 2007, signed with the Tigers. He was honoured by the Quebec Capitales in 2018 for his long service.
3B Devery Van De Keere (Barrhead, Alta.), of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, Canadian Baseball Network second team all-Canadian in 2006, signed with Kansas City. Van De Keere played two years in the minors and then in Europe.
SS David Cooper (Edmonton, Alta.), of the Mount Olive Trojans, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2008, a second teamer in 2006 and a third team member in 2007, signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, played Indy ball and retired after the 2013 season.
OF-SS Marcel Champagnie (Bolton, Ont.), of the Arizona State Sun Devils, a Canadian Baseball Network second teamer in 2008, and a second team All-Canadian in 2007 and earned Third Team honours in 2006 at Kaskaskia Blue Devils, played two years in the Los Angeles Angels organization and two in Indy ball, retiring after 2015.
OF Rene Tosoni (Port Coquitlam BC), of the Chipola Indians, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2006, signed with the Minnesota Twins and player in their organization for seven seasons, winning MVP honours in the Futures Game. He spent four seasons playing Indy ball with 2016 for the Sugar Land Skeeters being his final year. He now scouts for the Toronto Blue Jays.
LHP Kai Tuomi (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.), of the Evansville Purple Aces, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006 and 2007, signed with the Nationals and pitched two seasons in the organization before moving on to pitch two seasons of Indy ball.
RHP Derek McDaid (Barrie, Ont.), of the Charlotte ‘49ers, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006, signed with the Padres, pitched three seasons before moving on to pitch two more with at Quebec.
RHP Brad Cuthbertson (Sherwood Park, Alta.), of the Midland Chaparrals, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006, signed with the Jays and pitched two seasons.
RHP Aaron Cotter (South Slocan, BC), of the Arkansas Monticello Boll Weevils gained Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention.
RHP Aaron Cotter (South Slocan, BC), of the Arkansas Monticello Boll Weevils, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention to the all-Canadian team in 2006, signed with the Mariners, pitched in their system for three seasons, including a stint at triple-A and three years of Indy ball.
1B Brock Kjeldgaard (London, Ont.), of the Indian Hills Falcons, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention to the all-Canadian team in 2006 as a pitcher and as a first baseman. He played for nine seasons in the Brewers organization before three years of Indy ball. Kjeldgaard is a Great Lakes Canadians coach.
RHP Trystan Magnuson (Vancouver, BC), a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006 and a first-team selection in 2007, of the Louisville Cardinals, was drafted by the Blue Jays. He pitched nine games with Oakland and spent six seasons in the minors, retiring following the 2013 season.
LHP Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006 and 2007, plus a first teamer in 2008 with the Kentucky Wildcats, signed with the Padres, injured his arm, pitched in Quebec, signed with the Twins, and joined the Twins rotation to have back-to-back scoreless outings in 2013. He pitched for the Orix Buffaloes, triple-A St. Paul and the Twins. He did not pitch in 2022, but was a coach at the Canadian Futures Showcase in Ottawa.
C Lars Davis (Grand Prairie, Alta.), of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2006 and a first teamer in 2007, was drafted by the Colorado Rockies. He spent one season with triple-A LeHigh Valley in the Phillies system. He is a volunteer assistant coach with the Florida Gators.
1B Mitch MacDonald (Regina, Sask.), of the Monterrey Peninsula Lobos, Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention to the 2006 and second team all-Canadian in 2007, signed with the Marlins and played two seasons.
RP Tom Boleska (Burlington, Ont.), of the High Point Panthers, was Canadian Baseball Network second team all-Canadian in 2007, and drafted by the Pirates pitching six seasons for the Bucs and Orioles farm clubs. He also was on the mound for two seasons in Indy ball, retiring after 2013.
INF 2B Skyler Stromsmoe (Bow Island, Alta.) spent nine seasons in the Giants organization.
2B Skyler Stromsmoe (Bow Island, Alta.), of the Southern Arkansas Muleriders, earned Canadian Baseball Network third-team all-Canadian in 2007, signed with San Francisco reached triple-A Sacramento and scored the game-tying run in the 10th inning of the gold medal game at the Pan Ams before retiring after the 2015 season. In all, he spent nine seasons in the Giants system.
2B Kevin Mailloux (Windsor, Ont.) of the Canisius Golden Griffins, a Canadian Baseball Network first team All-Canadian in 2009, 2008 and 2006 and a second teamer in 2005, was drafted by the Mariners and played two years in their system.
RHP David Francis (Mississauga, Ont.), of the Walters State Govenors, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2007 and a first teamer in 2008, was in the Atlanta system for three years and then pitched Indy ball for three more.
SS Terrance Dayleg (Surrey, BC), of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, a Canadian Baseball Network first team All-Canadian in 2008 and an honourable mention in 2007 and 2009, was drafted by the Marlins and reached double-A Jacksonville. He played seven seasons in the Marlins system, retiring after 2015.
SS David Narodowski (Vancouver, BC), a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer with the Kansas Jayhawks in 2009 and second teamer with of the Vernon Chaparrals in 2008, was drafted and signed by the Diamondbacks. He spent three seasons with Arizona before playing one year of Indy ball, packing it in after the 2012 season.
3B Randy Schwartz (Kleinburg, Ont.), of the High Point Panthers, a Canadian Baseball Network second teamer in 2008 and honourable mention in 2007, played in the Jays system for three seasons.
RHP Jordan Meaker (Burlington, Ont.) of Dallas Baptist Patriots, a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2008, signed with the Diamondbacks and had two seasons pitching in the Arizona system.
OF Chad Stang (Surrey, BC), of Midland Chaparrals; a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2008 and a 2009 third teamer, was drafted by the Brewers. He reached double-A Huntsville, retiring after five years in the Milwaukee system and one year of Indy ball.
OF Josh Garton (Guelph, Ont.), of the Volunteer State Senators, a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer in 2009 and an honourable mention in 2008, was drafted by the Reds, played three seasons and then indy ball for two years..
LHP James Paxton (Ladner, BC) of the Kentucky Wildcats was a First Team Canadian Baseball Network member in 2009 and earned Third Team honors in 2008. Paxton was drafted by the Blue Jays, but Toronto was unable to sign him. He was the Yankees best starter in 2019 -- 15-6 in 29 starts with a 3.82 ERA, 55 walks, 186 strike outs in 150 2/3 innings -- but was injured in 2022, pitching only one game in the Boston Red Sox organization.
C Marc-Olivier Mimeault-Jodoin (Candiac, Que.) of the Georgia State Panthers, a Canadian Baseball Network first team all-Canadian in 2009, a third team All-Canadian in Marc Olivier Jodoin-Mimeault 2008 and a second team all-Canadian in 2007 with the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norse, played with Quebec and retired after the 2013 season.
2B Chris Bisson (Orleans, Ont.), of the Kentucky Wildcats, a Canadian Baseball Network second team all-Canadian in 2009 and 2010, signed with the Padres and played at double-A San Antonio.
UBC Thunderbirds’ and Parksville Royal LHP Mark Hardy (Campbell River, BC).
LHP Mark Hardy (Campbell River, BC), of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, a Canadian Baseball Network second teamer in 2009 who gained All-Canadian honourable mention honours in 2008 and 2010, signed with the Padres. He played three seasons and pitching Indy ball for two more before he retired.
INF Jeremiah Sammy (Markham, Ont.), of the Lamar Cardinals, a 2009 Canadian Baseball Network third teamer, signed with Rockies, played three seasons in the Colorado minor-league system and retired after 2011.
LHP Jon Hesketh (Langley, BC) of New Mexico Lobos, a Canadian Baseball Network 2009 honourable mention and a 2006 third teamer, signed with the M’s and pitched in the minors in the Seattle system for three seasons.
RHP David Kington (Coquitlam, BC) of the Southern Illinois Salukis, a 2009 Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention, was drafted, signed by St. Louis and played in the minors for two years.
INF Bobby Wagner (Port Coquitlam, BC) of the Panola Ponies, a Canadian Baseball Network 2009 honourable mention, signed with the Cubs and played in their system for two years and then moved on to play Indy ball for three years.
SS Jeff Cowan (Scarborough, Ont.) of the High Point Panthers, a Canadian Baseball Network 2009 Honourable Mention, signed with Normal in the Indy Frontier League for the 2010 season.
SS Sammie Starr (Toronto, Ont.), of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds,, a Canadian Baseball Network 2009 Honourable Mention and third team honours in 2010. He was drafted and signed by the Orioles and played five seasons in their system. He retired and is a coach with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.
OF Ryan Lapensee (Lasalle, Ont.), of the Wayne State Warriors, a Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention in 2009 and third teamer in 2010 and signed with Arizona played in the Diamondbacks organization for two seasons.
OF Marcus Knecht (North York, Ont.) of the Connors State Cowboys, was Canadian Baseball Network player of the year and a first team all-Canadian in 2010, was drafted by the Blue Jays. After spending six seasons with the Jays and the Twins in the minor-league systems, he played Indy ball in the Atlantic League, In 2022, he was with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty League.
LHP Sheldon McDonald (Spruce Grove, Alta.) of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honors in 2009,
LHP Sheldon McDonald (Spruce Grove, Alta.) of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours as a reliever in 2008, second team honours in 2010 and first team honours in 2011. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs and played three seasons as well as three seasons with Quebec.
INF Sean Jamieson (Simcoe, Ont.) of the Canisius Golden Griffs earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2009, second team honours in 2010 and First Team Honours in 2011. A former Randy Echlin award winner as the top Canadian hitter in the minors, he spent six seasons in the minors in the A’s and the Diamondbacks systems, retiring after 2016.
RHP Zack Breault (Amherstburg, Ont.) earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2010 pitching at Bryan. He was signed by the Jays as a free agent, pitched two seasons in the Toronto system.
RHP Les Williams (Toronto, Ont.) of the Northeastern Huskies, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2010 pitching at Northeastern. He was drafted by the Blue Jays and pitched in the minors for two seasons.
SS Steve Wickens (Whitby, Ont.) of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2010 at Florida Gulf Coast. He was drafted by the Twins and played six seasons in the Minnesota organization.
OF Chase Larsson (Vancouver, BC) Cameron Aggies, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2011, was drafted by the Braves, played in their system for three years and then played at Quebec.
RHP Brandon Kaye (Langley, BC) of the UBC Thunderbirds, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2010. He was signed by the Jays played one season in the minors and after a year off spent a year at Indy ball in Edmonton.
INF Carter Bell (Courtenay, BC) of the Oregon State Beavers, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team Honours in 2011, was drafted by the Diamondbacks, playing four seasons in the Arizona organization. He played Indy ball for three years.
Former Canisius College Griffin LHP Shave Davis was inducted into the Canisius HOF.
LHP Shane Davis (Belmont, Ont.) of Canisius earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2010 and 2009 and first team in 2008 was drafted by the Blue Jays and pitched in the Toronto system for two years. He is now pitching co-ordinator of the Great Lakes Canadians.
RHP Robert Nixon (Welland, Ont.) of the Adelphi Panthers, earned Canadian Baseball Network second team honours in 2011 and honourable mention honours in 2010. He was drafted and signed by Cleveland, pitched four years in the system and then moved on to play five years of Indy ball.
RHP Erik Brown (Thunder Bay, Ont.) of the UBC Thunderbirds, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2011 and honourable mention honours in 2010 and 2009. He was drafted by the Jays and pitched in the minor league system for three seasons.
INF Eric Wood (Pickering, Ont.) of the Blinn Broncos, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2012. He was the top Canuck drafted in 2012 going to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played at triple-A Indianapolis Indians in 2019 and was with the Winnipeg Goldeyes in 2020, before retiring.
RHP Jeff Gibbs (East York, Ont.) of University of Maine Black Bears, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2011 and second team in 2010. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Gibbs in the ninth round. He pitched in the Diamondbacks system for two seasons.
LHP David Otterman (Coquitlam, BC) University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, took Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2012. Otterman was the second overall Canuck chosen going to the Brewers. He pitched two seasons in the Milwaukee system.
INF Maxx Tissenbaum (Toronto Ont.) of the Stony Brook Sea Wolves, named the Canadian Baseball Network Player of the Year and a First teamer in 2012 and honourable mention in 2011 and 2010. The Padres chose Tissenbaum and he spent five seasons with Tampa Bay and the Marlins. Later he played three seasons for Quebec.
OF Tyler Hollick (Calgary, Alta.) of Chandler-Gilbert, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2012 and honourable mention in 2011. Hollick was chosen by the San Francisco and played three seasons in the Giants system, He runs the successful Okotoks Dawgs program.
INF Keaton Briscoe (North Vancouver BC) of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, took Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2011 and 2010. Boston selected Briscoe and he played two seasons in the Red Sox organization.
RHP Jasvir Rakkar (Brampton, Ont.) of the Stony Brook University Sea Wolves, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2012. The reliever went to the Chicago Cubs in the draft and played four seasons in the Cubs system before moving on to one year of Indy ball. He helped Canada win gold at the 2015 Pan-Am in Ajax.
RHP Adam Paulencu (Sherwood Park, Alta.), of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2012. He was selected by the Rockies in the 26th round and pitched one season in the Colorado organization.
RP Jon Fitzsimmons (London, Ont.) of Canisius earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2012. He was signed by Kansas City, as well as pitching in the Indians and Angels systems for five years, before going to Indy ball for three seasons, retiring after 2017.
Former Siena Saint C Larry Balkwill (Chatham, Ont.) was a Detroit Tigers draft.
C Larry Balkwill (Chatham, Ont.) of the Siena Saints, earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2012. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and spent six season playing Indy ball. He played for the Ottawa Champions and the Chicago Dogs in 2019 before retiring. He is a coach with the Great Lake Canadians.
SS Pier-Olivier Dostaler (Mont-Carmel, Que.) of Lamar Runnin’ Lopes, gained Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2012. He played one year with the independent Trois Rivieres Eagles.
LHP Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) of the Missouri Tigers, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2013 and second team in 2012. He was chosen by the Cubs in the second round and earned a World Series ring in 2016. In 2022, he pitched for bin oth the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels systems and had big-league time
RHP Nick Pivetta (Victoria, BC) of the New Mexico JC Thunderbirds, earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2013. He was chosen by the Nationals in the fourth round. In 2014 he earned Canadian Baseball Network Canadian Minor League Pitcher of the Year. In 2019, Pivetta led the AL making 33 starts with the Boston Red Sox. He was 10-12 with a 5.02 ERA.
RHP Andrew Cooper (Belle River, Ont.) of the Sierra Wolverines, earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2013. He was selected in the 11th round by the Nationals and pitched three seasons in the Washington system. Last summer he was with the Can-Am’s Ottawa Champions. He did not pitch in 2020.
OF Adam Nelubowich (Stony Plain, Alta.) of the Washington State Cougars, picked up Canadian Baseball Network honorable mention honors in 2013. The Astros chose him in the 18th round. He played two seasons in the Houston system, retiring after the 2014 season.
C Mike Reeves (Peterborough, Ont.) of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. He earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2013. He was chosen in the 21st round by the Blue Jays and played five seasons in the Toronto system.
RHP Brock Dykxhoorn (Goderich, Ont.) of the Central Arizona College Vaqueros. He earned Canadian Baseball Network second team honours in 2014. Drafted by the Astros, where he played five seasons in the Astros organization. He played another year in Indy ball. In 2019, he pitched for the Lotte Giants and SK Wyverns in South Korea. This season Dykxhoorn was 3-3 in 12 starts with a 2.96 ERA for the Uni President 7-Eleven Lions in Chinese Professional League Taiwan.
Ex-Ontario Bliue Jays RHP Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) went to Oral Roberts before being selected by the Jays.
RHP Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.), Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. He earned Canadian Baseball Network first team honours in 2014. He was selected by Toronto in 2014 from Oral Roberts University after pitching for the Ontario Blue Jays. This season, Romano set a franchise record with 31-consecutive saves. and 36 in all. He was tied for fourth most saves in the AL. It is the third-largest string of consecutive saves by a Canadian behind Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) and John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.). Gagne had 84 saves and Axford 41.
C Jordan Procyshen (Calgary, Alta.) of the Northern Kentucky Norse, earned Canadian Baseball Network second team honours in 2014, first team in 2013 and honourable mention in 2012. In this his eighth season with the Red Sox, Dodgers and Rangers, he hit .222 with four homers and 13 RBIs for the Double A Texas League:double-A Frisco Roughriders.
LHP John McLeod (Calgary, Alta.) Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He earned Canadian Baseball Network third team honours in 2014. Drafted by the Orioles, he pitched two seasons in the Baltimore organization.
RHP Cody Chartrand (Nanaimo, BC) of the Lewis-Clark State College Warriors, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2014. He was drafted by the Rangers and pitched one season in the Texas system.
C Robert Tavone (Whitby, Ont.) of the Urbana University Blue Knights, earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honours in 2013. He was signed by the Atlanta Braves.
LHP Jeff Degano (Surrey, BC) of the Indiana State Sycamores. He earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2015. He was selected in the second round by the Yankees in 2015, pitched three seasons in the Yankee system and threw his last pitch in 2017.
LHP Ryan Kellogg (Whitby, Ont.) of the Arizona State Sun Devils. He earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team and Player of the Year honours in 2013, as well as being a Canadian Baseball Network First team honoree in 2014 and Second Team honoree in 2015. He was drafted in the fifth round in 2015. After six seasons in affiliated ball, he pitched for the Indy Kentucky Wild Health Genomes.
OF-1B Connor Panas (Toronto Ont.) Canisius Golden Griffins. Panas was the Canadian Baseball Network Player of the Year in 2015 and earned First Team honours as he did in 2014 to go with Honorable Mention in 2012-13. He was drafted in the ninth round by the Blue Jays and played three seasons in the system and this year was with the Frontier League’s Aigles de Trois-Rivières where he batted .254, with 15 homers and 53 RBIs.
RHP Devon Stewart (Maple Ridge, BC) of Canisius. He picked up Canadian Baseball Network Third Team honors in 2015 and was a Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention in 2012. Stewart was a ninth round selection of the Indians and pitched two seasons in the Cleveland organization.
C Owen Spiwak (Mississauga, Ont.) gained Second Team honors in 2015.
C Owen Spiwak (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Odessa Wranglers. Spiwak earned Canadian Baseball Network Second Team honours in 2015. He was selected in the 10th round by the Blue Jays and played four seasons in the Toronto system. He helps run Mike Irving’s Batter Up camps.
OF Cole Bauml (Marysburg, Sask.) Northern Kentucky Norse, earned Canadian Baseball Network Second Team honors in 2015. The Tigers chose him in the 10th round and played four seasons in the Detroit system before retiring after the 2018 season.
OF Brett Siddall (Windsor, Ont.) Canisius Griffs. a member of the Canadian Baseball Network First Team in 2015, was a CBN Second Team in 2014 and had Honourable Mention honors in 2013. The A’s chose him in the 13th round and he spent four summers in the Oakland system. He was with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League, an Indy loop in 2019 before retiring.
C Chris Shaw (Winnipeg, Man.) Midland Chaparrals, a member of the Canadian Baseball Network First Team in 2014 and earned Second Team honors in 2013. He was chosen by the Orioles in the 15th round from the University of Oklahoma, played four seasons in the Baltimore system. In 2019 he was at Quebec before retiring.
OF Michael Foster (Pickering, Ont.) Northeastern Huskies. Foster was a member of Canadian Baseball Network Third Team in 2014. He also was named to the Third Team in 2013 and Honourable Mention in 2015. The Chicago Cubs chose Foster in the 15th round in 2015 and he played two years in the Cubs system .
OF Tristan Graham (North Vancouver, BC) Northeast Texas Eagles. He earned a berth on the Canadian Baseball Network First Team in 2015. He was selected by the Orioles in the 22nd round. In 2019, he spent time with class-A Aberdeen before retiring.
RP Reign Letkeman (Red Deer, Alta.) Big Bend Runnin’ Vikes. He gained Honourable Mention honours on the Canadian Baseball Network 2014 team. Letkeman was selected in the 23rd round by the Rays and pitched three seasons in the Tampa Bay system. He was with the Gateway Grizzlies of the independent Frontier loop in 2019.
OF Philip Diedrick (Ajax, Ont.) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, He earned Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention in 2014. The Washington Nationals chose him in the 29th round, he played one season in the Nationals organization.
LHP Connor Lillis-White (Toronto, Ont.) of the University British Columba Thunderbirds. He was on the Canadian Baseball Network Second Team in 2014, the Third Team in 2015 and had Honourable Mention in 2012. He was selected in the 32nd round by the Anaheim Angels and pitched five seasons in the Angels organization, retiring in 2018.
RHP Alex Webb (Surrey, BC) University British Columba Thunderbirds. He earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2015. He was chosen in the 36th round by the San Diego Padres in 2015 and the Cincinnati in the ninth round in 2016 and pitched three seasons in the Reds system, retiring after 2018.
Lubbock Christian Chaparrals LHP Guillaume Blanchette (St-Constant, Que.) was Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Year in 2016
LHP Guillaume Blanchette (St-Constant, Que.) of Lubbock Christian Chaparrals was the Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Year in 2016 and a First Teamer. He pitched two seasons with the Trois-Rivieres Aigles for two seasons in the independent Can-Am Association.
INF Daniel Pinero (Toronto, Ont.) Virginia Cavillers. He earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honors in 2015 and Canadian Baseball Network 2014 Second Team honors. He was chosen by the Detroit Tigers in the 36th round in 2015, the ninth round by Detroit in 2016. He spent 2019 with the Double A Erie SeaWolves and the Triple A Toledo Mud Hens. He excelled for Canada during the Olympic qualifier against the Dominican Republic and then retired.
INF Mattingly Romanin (Burlington, Ont.) Chicago State Cougars, earned Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention in 2014-15. The Toronto Blue Jays chose him in the 39th round in 2015, and he played in the organization three seasons. He played his final year in Quebec. His pop, Mal Romanin was one of the most respected members of the Blue Jays P.R. office. Mattingly played for the Welland Jackfish in the Intercounty loop.
RHP Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) of the Stanford Cardinal, earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2014. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres eighth overall in 2016. Quantrill was part of a six-player package the Padres sent to Cleveland in 2020, which included 1B Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.). Quantrill was a solid member of the AL Central-winning Guardians as he went 15-5 with a 3.38 ERA in 32 starts, He struck out 128 men in 186 innings.
RHP Curtis Taylor (Port Coquitlam, BC) of the UBC Thunderbirds earned earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honors in 2015. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth round, he pitched two seasons in the DBacks system and was dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays. In his fourth year of minor-league ball -- after starting with the Diamondbacks and being moved to the Tampa Bay Rays, then the Toronto Blue he was dealt to the Washington Nationals. In 2022, he spent most of the season at triple-A Rochester, also making brief stops at double-A Harrisburg and class-A Wilmington. He was 2-2 with a 3.91 ERA in 34 games.
OF Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) of the Mississippi State Bulldogs earned Canadian Baseball Network Second Team honors in 2015. He was chosen by the Detroit Tigers in the eighth round in 2016 . He was released by the Tigers after spending part of the season with triple-A Toledo . He then played Indy ball with the Kansas City Monarchs in the independent American Association.
1B Bruce Yari (Waterloo, Ont.) of the UBC Thunderbirds received honourable mention honors on the Canadian Baseball Network 2015 All-Canadian team. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and played with class-A Dayton Tortugas in 2019.
OF Toby Handley (Whitby, Ont.) of the Stony Brook Seawolves, received honourable mention honours on the Canadian Baseball Network 2015 and 2017 All-Canadian team. He was drafted by the Houston Astros but did not sign.
RHP Zach Pop of Kentucky earned Canadian Baseball Network 2015-16 All-Canadian team honourable mention. He was drafted by the Dodgers and impressed both the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles. Pop was included in the Manny Machado deal, went to the Marlins in the Rule V draft and was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays. Pop and Jordan Romano combined for the first game where a Canadian gained both the win and the save. He was 4-0 with a 2.77 ERA in 35 games.
Old Dominion Monarchs grad Jared Young (Prince George, BC) was a First Teamer in 2017.
2B Jared Young (Prince George, BC) of Old Dominion, earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team First Team honours in 2017 and Second Team honours in 2016. This season, he split time between triple-A Iowa — hitting .230 in 109 games with 17 homers, 59 RBIs and a .731 OPS. — and in six games with the Chicago Cubs he hit .263.
OF Raphaël Gladu (Trois-Riviéres, Que.) of Louisiana Tech earned Canadian Baseball Network Second Team honours after being All-Canadian team honourable mention honours 2014-15-16. He was drafted by the New York Mets. He had eight homers and 60 RBIs, while batting .307 in 90 games for Trois-Rivieres.
INF Abraham Toro-Hernandez (Greenfield Park, Que.) Seminole State Trojans, earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Second Team honours in 2016. He was selected in the fifth round by the Houston Astros. With the Mariners he hit .185 with 10 homers and 35 RBIs in 109 games, while at triple-A Tacoma he batted .241 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 16 games.
OF Tanner Kirwer (Sherwood Park, Alta.) of Niagara University earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team honourable mention honours in 2015 and in 2017. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 20th round. He hit .229, with four homers and 26 RBIs with double-A Arkansas Travelers.
RHP Christian Lindsay-Young (Oakville, Ont.) of the Niagara County Thunderbirds earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian Third Team honours in 2016 and 2017. He did not sign and transferred to West Virginia University.
3B J.D. Osborne (Whitby, Ont.) of the Tampa Spartans earned Canadian Baseball Network 2016 All-Canadian team Second Team honours and an All-Canadian First Teamer in 2017. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins and in 2021 he batted .214, with four homers and 16 RBIs for the triple-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
INF Louis Boyd (North Vancouver, BC) of Cochise College earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team honourable mention honours in 2014-15. He was drafted by the Mariners and played two seasons in the organization. In 2019 and 2021 he managed class-A Everett Aquasox.
2B Jake Lumley (Windsor, Ont.) of the Canisius Golden Griffs earned Canadian Baseball Network 2016 All-Canadian team Second Team honours and Honourable Mention in 2015 and 2017. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics and scout Matt Higginson. His retired after the 2018 season.
RHP Noah Gapp (St. Albert, Alta.) of the Cumberlands Patriots, a 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team First Teamer, pitched for the Ottawa Champions of the indy Can-Am Legue for two seasons, retiring after 2018.
OF Tristan Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Kentucky Wildcats, a Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team First Teamer in 2017 and 2018 as well as Honourable Mention honours in 2016, was drafted by the Miami Marlins. Splitting Indy time between the Quebec Capitales and the Winnipeg Goldeyes he batted .238 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 54 games.
OF Jonathan Lacroix (Montreal, Que.) of the Seminole State Trojans, was a 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team First Teamer. He hit .286 in 97 games with six homers and 54 RBIs with Quebec.
Former Midland Chaparral OF Eric Senior (Toronto, Ont.) was a Second Teamer in 2017.
OF Eric Senior (Toronto, Ont.) of the Midland Chaparrals, was a 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Second Teamer. He was a 13th round pick of thr Washington Nationals — became the first Canuck the Nats have ever given a six-figure bonus — and played three seasons until 2019.
2B David Glaude (Quebec City, Que.) of the Missouri Western State Griffons, was a 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team First Teamer, after earning First Team honours in 2016 and Third Team honours in 2015. He played at for the class-A Auburn Doubledays in 2019.
RHP Kyle Thomas (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Northwestern Ohio Racers was a 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Third Teamer. He was drafted by Detroit. This year he pitched indy ball for Trois-Riviers in the Frontier League as he went 4-1 with eight saves and a 3.29 ERA in 19 games.
RHP Jordan Scheftz (North York, Ont.) Central Florida Knights, earned 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Honourable Mention. In 2019, pitched this summer for class-A Mahoning Valley and then retired.
C-1B Kole Cottam (Knoxville, Tenn.) earned 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Honourable Mention both behind the plate and at DH. And was a Canadian Baseball Network first teamer the next year. He was selected in the fourth round by the round Boston Red Sox in 2018. This season, dividing time between double-A Portland and triple-A Worcester he hit .256 with two homers, 27 RBIs and a .701 OPS in 78 games.
3B Mitch Robinson (Surrey, BC) of the University British Columba Thunderbirds earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian Honourable Mention in 2017-18 He was drafted in the 21st round by the New York Yankees and in his second pro season In 2019, he pitched for class-A Staten Island Yankees and class-A Charleston RiverDogs before retiring.
LHP Ben Onyshko (Winnipeg, Man.) of the Stetson Hatters, earned Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Third Team honours in 2017 and Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2018. He was selected in the 24th round by the Seattle Mariners. This season, Onyshko was 2-2, with a 3.88 ERA for the double-A Arkansas Travelers.
RHP Jake Sims (Guelph, Ont.) of the Roane State Raiders, earned 2017 Canadian Baseball Network All-Canadian team Honourable Mention. He was drafted from the Saint Leo Lions in the 31st round by the San Diego Padres. In 2019, he pitched for the class-A Tri-City Dust Devils and then retired.
LHP J.P. Stevenson (New Glasgow, PEI) of the Canisius Golden Griffs was an Canadian Baseball Network First Teamer in 2017 and 2018. He was not drafted, signed with Quebec and in 2019, pitched for the Dohren Wild Farmers in Germany.
RHP RJ Freure (Burlington, Ont.) of the Pitt Panthers was a Canadian Baseball Network First Teamer in 2018. Drafted in the sixth round by the Astros. In 2022, he pitched for the class-A Rome Braves and the Lincoln Saltdogs.
LHP Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) of the St. Cloud T-Birds, was a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer as a lefty and a second teamer as a DH in 2018. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 14th round, Sabrowski missed all of 2019 as he was recovering from Tommy John surgery. This season he was 2-0 in eight games at class-A Fort Wayne and retired after the 2021 season.
1B Kyle MacDonald (Mississauga, Ont.) of Arkansas State Red Wolves, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2018, as well earning honourable mention in 2016-17 and 2019, was drafted in the 27th round by the Yankees. After two seasons he has not played since 2021.
RHP Brandon Marklund (North Vancouver, BC) of the Bryan Lions, was a Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2018. An undrafted free agent, he signed with the Royals and in 2019 he pitched at class-A Lexington. He has not pitched since.
Before he went to Michigan State he pitched at Iowa Western and a First Team in 2018.
RHP Indigo Diaz (Vancouver, BC) of the Iowa Western Reivers, earned Canadian Baseball Network 2018 First Team honours. The Atlanta Braves selected Diaz from the Michigan State Spartans in 2019. Diaz was 3-4 with a 3.08 ERA saving four games for double-A Mississippi Braves.
LHP Ryan Johnson (Winnipeg, Man.) of the Lubbock Christian Chaps, earned Canadian Baseball Network Player of the Year for 2019 and also a berth on the first team. This summer, Johnson was a two-way man, going 7-4 with three saves and a 2.08 ERA for Trebec Nuclears, while at the plate he hit .293, with three homers and 22 RBIs in the Czech Republic Extraliga.
RHP Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont. -- Canada’s first capital) Niagara Purple Eagles, earned Canadian Baseball Network First Team honors in 2019 and was selected in the fourth round by the San Diego Padres. At Tacoma, he had an 0-1 record with hree saves and a 3.46 ERA striking out 41 in 26 innings. With the M’s he was 4-4 and a 4.44 ERA fanning 41 in 26 innings.
1B Matt Lloyd (Okotoks, Alta.) Indiana Hooisers, earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian team First Team honours at DH in 2016 and 2017 to go with his First Team honors in 2019. Plus, he was a Third Team member in 2018. He was chosen in the 15th round by the Cincinnati Reds. With the Chattanooga Lookouts, he hit .187 with two homers and 14 RBIs.
2B Edouard Julien (Quebec City, Que.) of the Auburn Tigers, earned First Team honours for the Canadian Baseball Network 2019 all-Canadian team. Julien earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian Player of the Year in 2018 and was honoured as First Team at the DH spot. The Minnesota Twins chose Julien in the 18th round. In 2022, Julien batted .292, with 17, homers and 63 RBIs for double-A Wichita Wind Surge.
OF Jake Sanford (Cole Harbour, NS) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, earned First Team honors for the Canadian Baseball Network 2019 all-Canadian team as a position player and honourable mention as a DH. As well Sanford earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2018. He was selected by the New York Yankees in the third round. Sanford batted .305 with 23 homers and 74 RBIs in 95 games with a .913 OPS.
LHP Niall Windeler (Toronto, Ont.) of the British Columbia Thunderbirds, gained First Team honors for the Canadian Baseball Network 2019 all-Canadian team. He earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable Mention in 2017. The Twins selected him in the 19th round. He posted a 4.91 ERA in 10 appearances with the Twins’ Gulf Coast League club in 2019 and retired after that.
RP Tanner Jesson-Dalton (Lethbridge, Alta.) of the Sacramento State Hornets, earned Second Team honors for the Canadian Baseball Network 2019 all-Canadian team. Dalton earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college Third Team honours in 2018. He was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA at class-A Myrtle Beach in seven games.
Former Wabasj Valley Warriors OF Noah Myers (Wyoming, Ont.) was a Second Teamer.
OF Noah Myers (Wyoming, Ont.) of the Wabash Valley Warriors, was a 2019 Canadian Baseball Network Second Teamer. Myers was chosen in the 30th round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019.
RHP Logan Hofmann (Muenster, Sask.) of the Colby Trojans, gained a spot on the Second Team of the 2019 Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian team. The St. Louis Cardinals chose Hofmann in the 35th round. He did not sign and then was chosen in the fifth round of the 2020 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2022, he was at class-A Greensboro, he went 1-1 in 26 hames with a 6.81 ERA.
SS Trei Cruz (Houston, Tex.) of the Rice Owls, won a spot on the 2019 Canadian Baseball Network Second Team. The son of former Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Cruz, Trei was born in Toronto. Cruz was selected in the 37th round by the Washington Nationals. He did not sign, but was then taken in the third round of the 2020 draft by the Detroit Tigers. At class-A West Michigan and double-A Erie he combined to bat .231 in 117 games with eight homers and 52 RBIs.
RHP Trevor Brigden (Toronto, Ont.) of the Okanogan Coyotes, was named to the Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention honors. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17th. This season Bridgen spent time at double-A Montgomery and triple-A Durham. He was 5-5 with a 3.05 ERA in 37 games striking out 80 in 59 innings.
RHP Josh Burgmann (Nanaimo, BC) of the University of Washington Huskies, gained Canadian Baseball Network Honourable Mention honours. Burgmann was chosen in the fifth round by the Chicago Cubs. He posted a 3.79 ERA in nine appearances for the low-A Eugene Emeralds in 2019.
OF Jordan Nwogu (Ottawa, Ont.) of the University of Michigan Wolverines was voted to the 2020 Canadian Baseball Network’s Third Team honors. He was drafted in the third round by the Chicago Cubs. In 2021, he hit .248 with 12 doubles, two triples, 10 homers, 40 RBIs and a .734 OPS in 94 games.
RHP Noah Skirrow (Stoney Creek, Ont.) Liberty Flames. He earned an Honourable Mention on the 2020 Canadian Baseball Network team. The Phillies signed Skirrow after the draft as a free agent. He was 1-5 with a 4.34 ERA in 18 games -- making 10 starts. He walked 27 with 60 strikeouts this summer with the rookie-class Phillies, class-A Jersey Shore and double-A Reading.
RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson (Oakville, Ont.) of the Central Arizona Vaqueros, a Canadian Baseball Network third teamer in 2018, was drafted in the 15th round by the Brewers. He chose to attend Gonzaga University rather and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent following the 2020 draft. Splitting time between class-A Peoria and class-A Palm Beach he was 6-6 with a 4.55 ERA as he walked 29 and fanned 61 in 83 innings.
Former Wright State Raider 2B Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was Canadian Baseball Network Player of the Year.
2B Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) made the Canadian Baseball Network all-canadian college First Team player — and was our Player of the Year as he was named on 56 of 56 ballots. The Milwaukee Brewers chose him 33rd over-all in North America and the sixth college hitter selected. The former Wright State Raider was given a $2.2 million US bonus.
OF Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.) earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian Second Team honours in 2020 and the Third Team in 2021. The Oakland A’s selected him in the fourth round from the Cal State Northridge Matadors.
RHP Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.), who earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college Honourable Mention in Team ranking in 2020 was a fifth round draft from the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
OF Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) of the Southern Illinois Salukis gained a Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college 2021 First Team ranking. He also earned Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college Second Team honours in 2019 and Honourable Mention in 2020.
3B Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, BC) Southern Nevada Coyotes gained Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College First Team honors in 2021. He was drafted in the 14th round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021.
Jordan Marks (Bright’s Grove, Ont.) of the Upstate University of South Carolina Spartans gained Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College Third Team honors in 2020. He was choosen in the sixth round by the Detroit Tigers.
Liam Hicks (Toronto, Ont.) was named to the Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College Second Team in 2020. He was drafted by from the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Hicks also gained Canadian Baseball Network First Team honours in 2019. He was selected in the ninth round by the Texas Rangers.
RHP Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, Sask.) of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds gained Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College Honourable Mention honors in 2020. He was a ninth round selection by the San Diego Padres.
RHP Conor Angel, (Lachine, Que.) Louisiana at Lafayette Rajin’ Cajuns gained Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College Honourable Mention honors in 2020. He was selected in the 15th round by the Tampa By Rays.
LHP Adam Tulloch (Toronto, Ont. born/Weston, Fla. resident) gained Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College Honourable Mention honors in 2020-21. He was selected in the 15th round from Arizona State University this year and a year ago wenr to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round after pitching for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Former Lamar Cardinals C Anthony Quirion (Dixville, Que.) earned Canadian Baseball Network honors and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals.
C Anthony Quirion (Dixville, Que.) was a Third Team selection to the Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College team. The Philadelphia Phillies signed him as a free agent after the draft and his playing days with the Lamar Cardinals.
C Max Hewitt (Midhurst, Ont.) of the Oklahoma State Cowboys was free agent sign by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
C Max Wright (Toronto, Ont.) earned a spot on the Canadian Baseball Network Second Team in 2021. After leading the Indiana State Sycamore with 16 homers, he was signed by the San Francisco Giants.
C Zac Fascia (Brampton, Ont.) earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honors in 2020. The Cleveland Guardians signed him to a free-agent deal after finishing up with the Purdue Boilermakers in 2021.
C Konner Piotto (Abbotsford, BC, Burlington, Ont.) earned Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention honors in 2021. The Texas Rangers signed him as a free agent from Wright State.
David McCabe (Oshawa, Ont.) of the Charlotte ‘49ers hit 14 homers and drove in 35 runs to earn 2021 Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian College team honors. McCabe was selected as a fourth rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2021.
C Gavin Logan (Oyen, Alta.) of Oregon State gaines Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2021, was a ninth-round selection of the Arizona Diamondbacks from Oregon State in 2021.
1B Matt Coutney (Edmonton, Alta.) of the Old Dominion Monarchs, was a three-time member of the Canadian Baseball Network all-Canadian college team and will try to make it four in 2022. He was voted to the CBN Second Yeam in 2019, as well as the Third Team in 2020-21. He was a ninth round selection in July by the Los Angeles Angels.
RHP Cedric De Grandpre (St-Simon, Que.) was a 2021 Canadian Baseball Network college First Teamer. He was selected in the 13th round by the Atlanta Braves from the Chipola College Indians.
C Archer Brookman (Pte-Claire, Que.) was a Canadian Baseball Network college First Teamer in 2019 at Seminole State (OK). After playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes and this July’s draft, he signed a free-agent contract with the Detroit Tigers.
Former Louisiana-Monroe Warhawk RHP Lucas Wepf (Georgetown, Ont.) signed as free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
RHP Lucas Wepf (Georgetown, Ont.) a former Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks gained Canadian Baseball Network honourable mention in 2021 while pitching for the Louisiana-Monroe Rajun Cajuns. He was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers after the 2022 draft.