Elliott: Happy Canada Day, our 20th annual lineup -- a first: a brother tandem

By Bob Elliott

Canadian Baseball Network

Happy Canada Day!

First, some background. Our 20th annual mythical Canada Day roster was put together long before commissioner Bud Selig created the World Baseball Classic.

When that began we played Ross Atkins/Alex Anthopoulos/J.P. Ricciardi/Gord Ash/Pat Gillick putting together a July 1 lineup. We used a wide range of statistics to come up with the roster for the must-win event.

It was easy for this Canada Day.

Canada’s best hitter is the only pro hitter we know swinging in anger: 1B Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) who is with SK Wyverns in Korea. Romak owns a .268 average with eight homers and 29 RBIs.

Canada’s best pitcher is LHP Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) pitching for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan’s Pacific League. In two starts, Albers is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA.

Our commissioner, national treasure Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) with help from fellow Hall of Famer Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) says Canada will field a team after a short camp. And it will be short, measured in hours.

Jenkins won 284 games in his 19-year major league career while Walker earned all-star berths five times, won three National League batting titles and an NL MVP.

Former North Delta Blue Jay teammates Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC), an MVP winner with the Minnesota Twins and 17-game Colorado Rockies winner LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC), Cardinals 1B coach Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.), Mr. Canada on the international stage will be on the coaching staff.

Our team is deep when it comes to pitching coaches: RHPs Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC), former Cy Young award winner Eric Gagne (Magouche, Que.) and New York Yankees scout Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.) are on board. Dempster was the anchor of our Canada Day team for 13 consecutive years, including six opening day starting assignments. Boucher pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Indians and the Montreal Expos.

Commissioner Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.), had help from important Canadian citizens: Pat Gillick, former boss of the Philadelphia Phillies and Hall of Fame GM of the Blue Jays, Paul Beeston (Welland, Ont.), former Jays president, GM Alex Anthopoulos (Montreal, Que.) of the Atlanta Braves; assistant GM Andrew Tinnish (Ottawa, Ont.) of the Jays, plus former GMs Doug Melvin (Chatham, Ont.) and Gord Ash (Toronto, Ont.) of the Milwaukee Brewers.

They have assured pitch limits will be lifted and everyone will be available.

Before you close your eyes to see the Blue Jays run out to their positions wearing their red tops to celebrate Canada Day, it is time for our Canada Day team.

Our 20th annual team includes major leaguers, minor leaguers and those playing in foreign lands.

When we started this process at the end of June 2001 it was a daydream. In 1984 there were only two Canadians in the majors: Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) and Doug Frobel (Ottawa, Ont.). Teams have named their respective 60-man rosters and in all 13 Canadians can be found

This July 1 we have two from the same household: San Diego Padres’ Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) and his younger brother Noah Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) of the Cleveland Indians.

Manager Ernie Whitt (Clinton Township, Mich. a Windsor suburb) and Greg Hamilton (Ottawa, Ont.) finalized the roster.

In June, five Canadians were selected in the five-round draft, as in 2019 when five were chosen in the first 10 rounds. OF Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) went in the second, signing with the Padres for a $1,200,004 bonus.

The lineup:

Langley Blaze grad Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, BC)

Leading off is centre fielder Tyler O’Neill from Walker’s home (Maple Ridge, BC) in his fifth Canada Day start. In 60 games with the Cards last year he hit .262 with 16 RBIs and a .723 OPS.

Batting second is Canada’s highest-paid athlete, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) of the Reds. Years ago Votto volunteered to play left field when Justin Morneau and Freddie Freeman were active. The Etobicoke Rangers grad is in his 13th start and 15th appearance. He batted .261 with 15 homers, 47 RBIs and a .768 OPS in 142 games.

Making his eighth Canada Day start and hitting third is DH Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves. Freeman was WBC-eligible since his parents grew up in Windsor, Ont. Freeman kept earning compliments in 2019 as he hit .295 with 38 homers, 127 RBIs and a .938 OPS in 158 games.

Hitting fourth and playing third base in his third start is Vlad Guerrero (Montreal, Que.) of the Blue Jays. He didn’t knock down all the fences he was supposed to, but he was No. 1 in hits by rookies in the AL. He batted .272 with 15 homers, 69 RBIs and a .772 OPS in 123 games.

London Badgers grad Jamie Romak (London, Ont.)

Batting fifth and playing left field is Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) in his third start and eighth year on the team. Romak is also in his fourth season with SK Wyverns in Korea where he is hitting .262 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in 47 games. He has hit 111 homers in 417 games since going to Korea. He set a Canadian record for 43 homers by a minor leaguer or a player in foreign ball in 2018.

Next is right fielder Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) of the San Diego Padres. This is Naylor’s second start and fourth time on the team. Naylor hit .249 in 2019 as a rookie with eight homers, 32 RBIs and a .719 OPS in 94 games.

Hitting seventh is catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) was with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, but has yet to sign for 2020. Last year he hit .220 with four homers, 20 RBIs and a .667 OPS in 83 games.

At second and hitting eighth is Abraham Toro (Longueuil, Que.) who combined to hit 17 homers and 80 RBIs at triple-A Round Rock and double-A Corpus Christi in 114 games. Toro hit .218 in 25 games with two homers and nine RBIs after being promoted to the Astros.

Former Ontario Blue Jays INF Daniel Pinero.

Last but certainly not least is shortstop Daniel Pinero (Toronto, Ont.) of the Detroit Tigers system. He split time last season at triple-A Toledo and double-A Erie hitting .235 in 116 games.with a .776 OPS as he had six homers and 50 RBIs.

Ex-Langley Blaze LHP James Paxton (Ladner, BC) shown with teammates at the 2006 18U World Cup in Cuba.

Getting the start on the mound will be James Paxton (Ladner, BC). The New York Yankees lefty will be making his fifth start in his seventh selection. RHP Mike Soroka’s numbers are just as good, but to take the crown you have to out perform the champ. Paxton went 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA in 29 starts as he walked 55 and struck out 186 in 150 2/3 innings.

Canada Day Teams

2020

Position Name Team

1. CF Tyler O’Neill, Langley, BC Cards

2. 1B Joey Votto, Etobicoke, Ont. Reds

3. DH Freddie Freeman, Fountain Valley, Calif., Braves

4. 3B Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que., Blue Jays

5. LF Jamie Romak, London, Ont., SK Wyverns Korea .268 8, 29

6. RF Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. Padres

7. C Russell Martin, Montreal, Que., Free agent

8. 2B Abraham Toro, Longueuil, Que., Astros

9. SS Danny Pinero, Toronto, Ont., Tigers

Rotation

Soroka will follow Paxton as the 1-2 punch. Last year Soroka was 13-4 with a 2.68 ERA in 29 starts walking 41 and fanning 142 in 174 2/3 innings.

The Pirates’ Taillon was 2-3 with a 4.10 ERA in seven starts. He walked eight and struck out 30 in 37 1/3 innings.

Next is Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) of the Padres after going 6-8 in 23 appearances -- making 18 starts -- walking 28 and fanning 89 in 103 innings.

The fifth spot goes to Nick Pivetta (Victoria, BC) of the Phillies. He was up and down, going 4-6 with a 5.38 ERA in 30 games -- 13 starts -- walking 39 and whiffing 89 in 93 2/3 innings

Name, Team

LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Yankees

RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. Braves

RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates

RHP Cal Quantrill, Port Hope, Ont. Padres

RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies

Closer

Name, Team

Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC

Bullpen

Name, Team

RHP Jordan Romano, Markham, Ont. Blue Jays

LHP Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. Orioles system

RHP Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Free agent

RHP Jordan Balazovic, Mississauga, Ont. Twins system

LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. Orix Buffaloes 2 0-1 - 3.60 0

RHP Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. Free agent

RHP Brock Dykxhoorn, Goderich, Ont., Uni Lions, Chinese Professional Baseball League

Bench

Name, Team

C Kellin Deglin, Langley, BC Yankees system

C Noah Naylor, Mississauga, Ont., Indians system

LF Dalton Pompey, Mississauga, Ont. Free agent

3B Eric Wood, Pickering, Ont. Winnipeg-IND

OF Jim Adduci, Burnaby, BC free agent

OF Jacob Robson, Windsor, Ont. Tigers system

INF Jared Young, Price George, BC. Cubs system

2B Charles Leblanc, Laval, Que., Rangers system

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2019

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

1. CF Tyler O’Neill, Langley, BC Cards 21 1 4 .263 .677, AAA-Springfield 41 12 27 .248 .813

2. 1B Joey Votto, Etobicoke, Ont. Reds 73 8 21 .268 .783

3. DH Freddie Freeman, Fountain Valley, Calif. Braves 82 22 63 .315 1.000

4. 3B Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que., Blue Jays 53 8 23 .251 .725, AAA-Buffalo, A-Dunedin 13 3 9 .333 .990

5. RF Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. Padres 27 2 12 .215 .600, AAA - El Paso 45 10 .299 .916

6. C Russell Martin, Montreal, Que., Dodgers 40 2 6 .239 .672

7. SS Danny Pinero, Toronto, Ont., AAA - Toledo, AA-Erie 68 1 8 .234 .742

8. 2B Charles Leblanc, Laval, Que. AA - Frisco 67 2 27 .279 .689

9. LF Dalton Pompey, Mississauga, Ont. Yet to appear

Rotation

Name, Team G W-L ERA

RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. Braves 14 9-1 2.13, AAA - Gwinnett 2 1-0 3.86

RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 7 2-3 4.10

RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 10 4-2 5.63 , AAA - Lehigh Valley 6 4-1 3.41

RHP Cal Quantrill, Port Hope, Ont. Padres 9 2-2 4.79, AAA - El Paso 7 4-2 4.54

Closer

Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC Cubs 3 0-0 2.45 0, AAA-Iowa 20 0-0 2.22 4

Bullpen

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

RHP Jordan Romano, Markham, Ont. AAA-Buffalo 4 0-1 5.06 0, AAA-Buffalo 18 1-2 5.91 5

Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. AAA-Oklahoma City 14 2-3 6.59 0

Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 4 1-0 6.75 0

RHP Jordan Balazovic, Mississauga, Ont. A-Fort Myers, A-Cedar Rapids 12 6-2 2.48 0

RHP Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. Ottawa-IND 8 4-2 2.35 0

RHP Brock Dykxhoorn, Goderich, Ont. Korea Lotte Giants/SK Wyverns 27 6-5 3.56

LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. Orix Buffaloes 8 1-2 5.74 0

Bench

Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

C Kellin Deglin, Langley, BC AAA-Scranton/AA-Wilkes-Barre Trenton 34 3 14 .271 .745

3B Eric Wood, Pickering, Ont. AAA-Indianapolis 51 8 23 .236 .759

RF Jamie Romak, London, Ont., SK Wyverns-Korea 80 16 53 .270 .848

OF Jim Adduci, Burnaby, BC, Cubs 2 0 0 .000 .000, AAA-Iowa 58 8 39 .296 .828

OF Jacob Robson, Windsor, Ont. AAA-Toledo 61 3 22 .269 .726

INF Jared Young, Price George, BC 68 3 34 .262 .667

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2018

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

1. CF Dalton Pompey Mississauga, Ont. Blue Jays 8 0 0 .000 .000, AAA-Buffalo, A-Dunedin 23 6 23 .310 .920

2. SS Russell Martin, Montreal, Que. Jays 54 6 16 .171 .626

3. 1B Joey Votto, Etobicoke, Ont., Reds 81 8 42 .297 .880

4. DH Freddie Freeman, Fountain Valley, Calif. Braves 80 15 54 .317 .952

5. LF Tyler O’Niell, Langley, BC Cards 16 3 7 .237 .768, AAA-Memphis 48 18 46 .302 1.012

6. RF Michael Saunders, Victoria, BC AAA-Norfolk, Charlotte 38 2 18 .158 .521

7. 3B Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que., AA-New Hampshire 53 11 55 .407 1.124

8. C Dustin Houle, Penticton, BC, AA-Biloxi, AAA-Colorado Springs, A-Carolina 28 1 12 .203 .581

9. 2B Brett Lawrie, Langley, BC, free agent

Starting pitching

Name, Team G W-L ERA

LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 17 7-2 3.65

RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 16 5-6 3.96

RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 17 4-7 4.71

RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. Braves 5 2-1 3.5, AAA-Gwinnett 5 2-1 2.00

LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. Orix Buffaloes 12 9-1 2.55

Closer

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

John Axford, Port Dover, Jays 34 1-1 4.62 0

Bullpen

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. Cubs 5 1-0 1.69 0, AAA-Iowa 17 2-1 3.97 0

Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 20 0-2 2.61 0

Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. AAA-Toledo 21 2-2 4.21 3

Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AA-San Antonio 29 2-4 3.16 5

RHP Jordan Romano, Markham, Ont AAA-Buffalo 1 1-0 0.00, AA-New Hampshire 14 8-3 4.08

Kevin Chapman, Coral Springs, Fla. AAA-Toledo 14 0-0 3.45 2

Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo 13 2-1 2.76 0

Adam Loewen, Surry, BC AAA- Round Rock 5 0-1 1.80 0, New Britain- IND 1 0-0 0.00

Bench

Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

C Kellin Deglin, Langley, BC A-Tampa 19 1 5 .164 .485

INF Daniel Pinero, Toronto, Ont. A-Lakeland 67 5 34 .226 .665

3B Eric Wood, Pickering, Ont. AAA-Indianapolis 52 6 21 .246 .762

OF-1B Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. AA-San Antonio 75 10 54 .317 .868

RF Jamie Romak, London, Ont., SK Wyverns-Korea 75 25 57 .313 1.016

2017

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

1. CF Dalton Pompey AAA-Buffalo 1 0 0 .500 1.000, A-Dunedin 6 0 3 .263 .732

2. C Russell Martin, Jays 50 7 16 .218 .756

3. 1B Joey Votto, Reds 77 23 57 .311 1.046

4. 3B Freddie Freeman, Braves 37 14 25 .341 1.209

5. LF Tyler O’Niell, AAA-Tacoma 76 11 39 .229 .719

6. RF Jamie Romak, SK Wyverns-Korea 41 13 26 .203 .848, AAA-El Paso 25 11 25 .347 1.192

7. DH Justin Morneau, Free agent

8. 3B Eric Wood, AAA-Indianapolis 70 9 38 .257 .805

9. SS Brett Lawrie, Injured

Starting pitching

Name, Team G W-L ERA

LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 12 5-3 3.44

RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 10 4-2 2.97

RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 9 1-4 5.40, AAA-Lehigh Valley 5 5-0 1.69

LHP Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. 8 3-2 3.57

RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. AA-Mississippi 14 9-3 2.18

Closer

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

John Axford, Port Dover, A’s 17 0-0 5.60 0

Bullpen

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. Cubs 1 0-0 6.75 0, AAA-Iowa 8 0-1 7.79 1

Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 29 2-0 1.25 1

Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo 13 2-1 2.76 0

Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. AAA-Gwinnett 18 6-3 3.99 0

Jesen Dygestile-Therrien, Montreal, Que. AAA-Lehigh Valley 9 0-0 2.30 2, Double-A Reading 21 2-1 1.26 7

Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC AAA-Round Rock 12 2-0 2.84 0, Double-A Frisco 18 0-1 3.48 1

Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AAA-Memphis 12 1-1 5.52 1

Bench

Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

C Dustin Houle, Penticton, BC, AA-Biloxi 33 0 16 .234 .639

INF Daniel Pinero, Toronto, Ont. A-West Michigan 62 0 24 .245 .649

INF Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que. A-Lansing 66 5 41 .316 .866

OF Michael Saunders, Victoria, BC Phillies 61 6 20 .205 .617

OF Jim Adduci, Burnaby, BC Tigers 13 0 7 .318 .888, AAA-Toledo 15 1 4 .302 .743

2016

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

1. 2B Brett Lawrie, White Sox 78 11 31 .248 .747

2. LF Joey Votto, Reds 78 13 39 .249 .832

3. CF Michael Saunders, Blue Jays 72 15 34 .289 .915

4. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves 78 13 29 .285 .877

5. C Russell Martin, Blue Jays 68 6 29 .218 .327 .631

6. 1B Justin Morneau, White Sox Rehab assignment

7. RF Tyler O’Neill, AA-Jackson 74 13 59 .309 .906

8. OF-1B Jamie Romak, Yokohama DeNA Baystars 28 0 2 .116 .383

9. SS Sean Jamieson, AAA-Reno 56 1 14 .225 .601

Starting pitching

Name, Team G W-L ERA

LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 6 1-3 4.15 AAA-Tacoma 10 4-3 3.97

RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex., Pirates 5 2-1 3.86 AAA-Indianapolis 10 4-2 2.04

LHP Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. AAA-Iowa 7 4-1, 5.05 AAA-Iowa AA-Tennessee 9 3-2 4.77

LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. AAA-Rochester 11 6-2, 3.48, Lancaster, Atlantic-IND 1 1-0, 0.00

RHP Chris Leroux, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Buffalo, 15 6-4, 3.15

Closer

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

John Axford, Port Dover, Ont., A’s 34 3-2 5.23 1

Bullpen

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

RHP Jim Henderson, Calgary, Alta., Mets 34 3-2 5.23 0

LHP Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC AAA-Reno 24 2-2 3.90 0

RHP Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo, 25 1-3 3.48 1

RHP Scott Mathieson Aldergrove BC Yomiuri Giants 31 6-0 2.61 1

LHP Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. Blue Jays, 1 0-0, 27.00 0 AAA-Buffalo 15 5-7 3.48 0

RHP Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AA-Springfield 3 0-0 5.40 0 A-Palm Beach 23 2-0 1.09 6

RHP Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. AAA-Charlotte 10 0-2 12.27 0

Bench

Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS

C George Kottaras, Markham, Ont., AAA-Sacramento 23 1 6 .155 .514

OF Dalton Pompey, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Buffalo 44 1 14 .280 .690

INF Stephen Wickens, Whitby, Ont., AAA-Rochester 29 3 5 .182 .601

1B Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. A-Greensboro 65 8 43 .255 .747

2015 Lineup

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

1. 3B Brett Lawrie, A’s 73 7 36 .285 .750

2. LF Joey Votto, Reds 74 14 38 .284 .899

3. 1B Justin Morneau, Twins 27 3 9 .290 .767

4. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves 66 12 41 .299 .887

5. C Russell Martin, Jays 67 11 37 .265 .840

6. RF Michael Saunders, Jays 9 0 3 .194 .499

7. CF Dalton Pompey, Jays 23 2 6 .193 .601, AA-New Hampshire/AAA-Buffalo 41 5 20 .277 .776

8. 2B Peter Orr, AAA-Colorado Springs 61 1 30 .276 .719

9. SS Sean Jamieson, AA-Mobile 44 3 7 .308 .846

Pitching

Name, Team G W-L ERA

James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 10 3-3, 3.70

Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask., AAA-Buffalo 14 2-9, 4.19

Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont., AAA-Durham 15 7-3, 3.61

Jared Mortensen, Abbottsford, BC, AA-Montgomery 15 5-3, 3.29

Jeff Francis, North Delta, BC AAA-Buffalo, 10 3-0, 1.71

Closer

Name, Team G W-L ERA S

John Axford, Port Dover, Ont., Rockies 24 1-1, 2.42 13

Relievers

Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC, AAA-Lehigh Valley/AA-Reading 24 2-2 2.13 1

Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que., AAA-Lehigh Valley 14 3-4 2.35 0

Scott Mathieson, Aldergrove, BC, Yomiuri Giants 32 1-4 2.08 2

Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask., AAA-Columbus 27 5-2 3.28 1

James Henderson Calgary, Alta. AAA-Colorado Springs/AA-Biloxi/A-Brevard 21 0-2 4.15 1

Chris Leroux, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Lehigh Valley/AAA-Colorado Springs 17 2-5 4.53 0

Bench

Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS

C George Kottaras, Markham, Ont. AAA-Charlotte 21 5 .311 .623

3B Jamie Romak, London, Ont., AAA Reno 73 13 55 .300 .918

INF Jordan Lennerton, Langley, BC, AAA Toledo 51 3 21 .241 .708

OF Jim Adduci, Vancouver, BC, Lotte Giants, Korea 60 .279, 10, 39 .738

2014 Lineup

Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS

1. RF Michael Saunders, Mariners .266 4 23 .734

2. 2B Brett Lawrie, Jays .244 12 48 .718

3. LF Joey Votto, Reds .260 6 22 .822

4. 1B Justin Morneau, Rockies .307 13 58 .858

5. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves .291 13 41 .882

6. 3B Russell Martin, Pirates .265 4, 23 .792

7. CF Oscar Taveras, Cardinals .189 1 2 .522 Memphis-AAA .318 8 49 .872

8. C George Kottaras, Indians .353 3 4 1.339 Columbus-AAA .119 1 5 .386

9. SS Sean Jamieson, Mobile-AA (Dbacks) .310 5 30 .819

Rotation

Name, Team G W-L ERA

1. LHP Erik Bedard, Navan, Ont., Rays (4-5, 4.21)

2. LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC (2-0, 2.25 with Mariners, 0-0, 6.00 at triple-A Tacoma)

3. LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. (2-7, 6.65) Hanwha Eagles, Korea,

4. RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. injured, Pittsburgh Pirates

5. Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. (3-7, 7.03) Triple A Rochester.

Relievers

Scott Mathieson, Aldergrove BC (4-2, 11 saves, 4.11) Yomiuri Giants

James Henderson, Calgary, Alta. (2-1, 7.15 Brewers 0-0, 0.00 double-A Huntsville),

Jeff Francis North Delta, BC (0-1, 7.15) A’s

Jesse Crain Toronto, Ont., injured Houston Astros

Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. (0-1, 21.60 Phillies, 2-1, 3.74, triple-A Lehigh)

Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. (2-2, two saves, 3.67 at triple-A Nashville)

John Axford, Port Dover, Ont. (2-3, nine saves, 3.69 Indians).

Bench

C Mike Nickeas, Vancouver, BC (.225, 3, 10 triple-A Buffalo)

INF Taylor Green, Comox, BC (.245, 3, 18 triple-A Nashville)

INF Pete Orr, Richmond Hill, Ont. (.297, 2, 22 triple-A Nashville)

IB Jordan Lennerton, Langley, BC (.189, 4, 26) triple-A Toledo

OF Jamie Romak, London Ont. (.048, 0, 3 Dodgers, .270, 13, 71 triple-A Albquerque

OF Jim Adduci, Vancouver, BC (.462, 0, 3, Rangers, .250, 0, 1 at double-A Frisco and triple-A Round Rock

OF Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont., (.308, 6, 35 at double-A New Hampshire, class-A Dunedin.

2013 Lineup

Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS

1, CF Michael Saunders, Mariners .211 4 15 .616

2. C Russell Martin, Pirates .244 8 29 .752

3. LF Joey Votto, Reds .322 14 38 .952

4. 1B Justin Morneau, Twins .291 3 46 .743

5. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves .305 8 50 .839

6. 3B Brett Lawrie, Jays .209 5 14 .642

7. RF Jason Bay, Mariners .218 9 18 .724

8. 2B Peter Orr, triple-A Lehigh .236 3 19 .645

9. SS Sean Jamieson, class-A Visalia .270 6 28 .781

Rotation

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) Red Sox 5-8, 4.18

LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) Twins, 5-7, 5.40

RHP Josh Johnson (Minneapolis, Minn.) Jays, 1-2, 5.21

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) Astros 3-3, 4.44

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) Rockies/triple-A Colorado Springs 2-7, 6.72

Bullpen

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) White Sox 2-3, 0.74

John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) Brewers 3-3, 3.97

Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) Phillies/triple-A Lehigh 1-2, two saves, 4.73

Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove BC) Yomiuri Giants 1-2, 1.82

Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) triple-A Rochester 7-2, 2.93

Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) Yakult Swallows 0-1, 6.63

Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) Nippon Ham Fighters 0-0, 3.86

LHP James Paxton (Ladner, BC) triple-A Tacoma 4-5, 4.75

Closer

James Henderson (Calgary, Alta.) Brewers 2-2, 10 saves, 1.88

Bench

C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) Royals .143 2 9 .615

C Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) triple-A Buffalo .161 0 5 .445

INF Jordan Lennerton (Langley, BC) triple-A Toledo .307 13 40 .887

INF Skyler Stromsmoe (Etzikom, Alta.) double-A Richmond/class-A San Jose .203 2 10 .585

INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.), Quebec Capitales .291 5 19 .816

INF Taylor Green (Comox, BC) injured, Brewers system

OF Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) triple-A Memphis .249 16 46 .876

OF Jimmy Van Ostrand (Richmond, BC) double-A Harrisburg/triple-A Syracuse .278 5 27 .766

OF Tyson Gillies (Vancouver, BC) double-A Reading/Lehigh Valley .240 8 24 .728

OF Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) double-A New Hampshire .278 10 30 .843

OF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) double-A Huntsville .250 8 32 .717

2012 Lineup

1. 3B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) Jays .293 8 33 .778

2. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) Yankees .189 8 21 .681

3. 1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) Reds .350 14 47 1.103

4. DH Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) Twins .239 10 34 .749

5. CF Michael Saunders (Victoria, BC) Mariners .258 8 24 .746

6. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) Mets .187 4 6 .626

7. 2B Taylor Green (Comox, BC) Brewers .203 2 10 .645

8. RF Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) triple-A Buffalo .268 3 9 .949

9. SS Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) Phillies/triple-A Lehigh Valley .250 0 15 .588

Rotation

1. RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) Cubs 3-3, 2.11

2. LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) Pirates 6-9, 4.27

3. LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) Twins 7-3, 2.63

4. LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC.) Rockies 3-3, 5.43

5. RHP Scott Richmond (North Vancouver, BC) Jays/triple-A Las Vegas 6-5, 5.42

Relievers

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) White Sox 2-1, 2.38

Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) class-A Rancho Cucamonga 0-0, 4.50

Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) triple-A Lehigh Valley 2-1, nine saves, 4.56

Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove BC) Yomiuri Giants 2-0, five saves, 1.80

Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) triple-A Indianapolis 0-1, 3.97

Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) triple-A Colorado Springs 3-0, one save, 5.52

James Henderson (Calgary, Alta.) triple-A Nashville 3-3, seven saves, 1.85

Closer

John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) Brewers 1-5, 13 saves, 5.22

Bench

C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) Brewers .230 3 11 .841

C Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) Mets .188 1 12 .525

C Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) triple-A Columbus/Indians .239 2 13 .676

INF Mark Teahen (Redlands, Calif.) triple-A Syracuse .286 1 44 .755

INF Skyler Stromsmoe (Etzikom, Alta.) triple-A Fresno .255 3 1 .741

INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) Quebec Capitales .288 6 31 .803

OF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) triple-A Rochester/double New Britain .204 1 9 .568

OF Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) triple-A Memphis .238 2 18 .631

2011 Lineup

1. 3B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC), Jays, .354 15 homers, 59 RBIs 1.092 OPS at triple-A Vegas.

2. C Russell Martin (Montral, Que.), .229, 10, 23, .726, Yankees

3. 1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .316, 11, 50, .944 Reds

4. DH Justin Morneau (New Westminister, BC) .225, four, 21, .619 Twins.

5. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .234, four, 20 .634 Mets

6. 2B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.) zero, 11, .208, .633, White Sox

7. CF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) three, 18, .290, triple-A Tacoma, Mariners.

8. RF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) seven, 30, .251, triple-A Rochester, Twins

9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) four, 13, .213, .586 at triple-A Toledo, Tigers

Rotation

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 5-6, 5.31, Cubs.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 4-6, 3.00 Mariners.

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 3-9, 4.79 Royals.

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 0-0, 3.52 triple-A Sacramento, A’s.

LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) 4-7, 5.14, Rochester, Twins.

Relievers

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 5-2, 2.41, one save White Sox.

Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) 2-2, 3.00 Dodgers.

Scott Mathieson (Langley, BC) triple-A Lehigh Valley, Phillies.

Trystan Magnuson (Vancouver, BC) triple-A Sacramento, A’s.

Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) triple-A Indianapolis, Pirates

Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) double-A Reading, Phillies.

Closer

John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) 2-2, 2.83, 22 saves, Brewers.

Bench

Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .143, 0, 2, Nationals

George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .234, 2, 8 Brewers

Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) .250, 1, 3 Mets.

Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .230, 0, 3 Phillies.

Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) triple-A Vegas, Jays

Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) triple-A Buffalo, Mets

Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) triple-A Toledo, Tigers.

2010 Lineup

1. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .244, four homers and 17 RBIs, Dodgers.

2. 3B Mark Teahen (Redlands, Calif.) .255, three, 14 White Sox.

3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .347, 15, 49, Twins.

4. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .313, 17, 54 Reds.

5. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .277, six, 35) Mets.

6. RF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .206, five, 17, Mariners.

7. LF Nick Weglarz (Stevensville, Ont.) .263, eight, 39, triple-A Columbus, double-A Akron.

8. 2B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) .302, six, 41 double-A Huntsville, Brewers.

9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) .199, five, 21 double-A Erie, Tigers

Rotation

Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 6-6, 3.58, Cubs.

Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-3, 5.68, Rangers

Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 2-2, 3.53, Rockies.

Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) rookie-class Arizona League M’s.

Bullpen

Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC), 2-4, 5.11, Cardinals.

Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) 0-0, 6.60, Marlins.

Scott Mathieson (Langley BC) 3-2, 14 saves, 2.80, Phillies/triple-A Lehigh Valley

Ryan Braun (Kitchener, Ont.) 0-2, 2.16, 10 saves triple-A Charlotte, White Sox.

Philippe Alexandre Valiquette (St. Laurent, Que.)2-1, 4.24, four saves atriple-A Louisville, double-A Carolina, Reds.

John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) 3-1, 3.00, Brewers.

Closer

Jesse Crain (Toronto) 1-0, 4.27, Twins

Bench

George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .208, five, 16), Brewers.

Matt Stairs (Fredericton N.B.) .191, one, seven, Padres;

Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .275, 13, 46 triple-A Omaha, Royals

Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .229, eight, 26, triple-A Syracuse, Nationals.

Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .234, two, 14 double-A Binghamton, Mets.

Adam Stern (London, Ont.) .282, one, 10, triple-A Nashville, Brewers.

2009 Lineup

1. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .247, one homer and 21 RBIs, Dodgers.

2. 3B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.), .281, nine, 28, Royals.

3. Justin Morneau (New Westminister, BC) .309, 17, 61, Twins.

4. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .277, 19, 69) Red Sox.

5. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .351, nine, 37, Reds.

6. RF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .303, 10, 26 triple-A Tacoma, Mariners

7. LF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .300, 13, 30 triple-A Omaha, Royals

8. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .236, five, 23 triple-A Syracuse, Nationals

9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) .221, six, 21 double-A Erie, Tigers

Rotation

1. LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 5-2, 2.47, Mariners.

2. RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 4-5, 4.09, Cubs.

3. RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 4-4, 4.95, Cubs.

4. RHP Scott Richmond (Vancouver, B.C) 6-4, 3.68, Jays.

5. LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) Rockies.

Bullpen

Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-1, 5.25, Padres.

Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) 0-0, 4.70, Cardinals, 5-4, 3.92 triple-A Memphis.

Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) 2-2 3.03, with 13 saves, double-A West Tennessee/class-A High Desert (Mariners)

Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) 3-2, one save, 4.05, double-A Jacksonville, two games with the Marlins.

David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 0-1, 5.63 Marlins/ triple-A Indianapolis, triple-A New Orleans

R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, BC) 2-1 0.79, triple-A Nashville, Brewers.

Closer

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 2-3. 8.15, Twins.

Bench

George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .227, zero, eight, Red Sox.

Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) .277, 4, 23, .786 triple-A Reno/Diamondbacks.

Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .296, three, 12 of Phillies.

Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .310, one, double-A Binghamton, Mets

Nick Weglarz (Stevensville, Ont.) .257, 12, 55 double-A Akron, Indians

Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) .275, nine, 45 double-A New Britain, Twins

2008 Lineup

1. CF Adam Stern (Port Stanley, Ont.) .221, 1, 8 triple-A Norfolk.

2. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .263 2 30 .719 Nationals/triple-A Columbus.

3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .308, 12, 63, Twins

4. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .284, 16, 43, Pirates.

5. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .307, 8, 37, Dodgers.

6. RF Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .262, 8, 28, Blue Jays.

7. 3B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont. .257, eight, 27, Royals.

8. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont. .280, 12, 38, Reds.

9. SS Chris Barnwell (Shelburne, N.S.) .284, 6, 39 triple-A Albuquerque.

Rotation

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 5-0, 2.15 ERA, A’s.

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 9-3, 3.26 Cubs.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.), 5-4, 3.79, Mariners.

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, B.C) 3-7, 5.6, Rockies.

RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-5, 5.83 Nationals.

Bullpen

LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) 0-1, 7.95 Orioles.

RHP Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 3-2, 2.97 Twins.

LHP David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 2-2, 3.54 double-A Altoona.

LHP R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, BC) 1-0, 0.54 triple-A Lehigh Valley.

RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 4-0, 3.08, Lehigh.

RHP Scott Mathieson (Langley, BC) injured with the Phillies.

Closer

RHP Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-2, 6.98, 10 saves, Brewers.

Bench

C Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) .154, 0, 2, Padres.

C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .228, 14, 42 triple-A Pawtucket.

C Chris Robinson (Dorchester, Ont.) .217, 1, 19 double-A Tennessee.

INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .249, 14, 44 triple-A Richmond.

INF Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .182, 1, 9 triple-A, Round Rock

INF Emmanuel Garcia (Montreal, QUe.) .258, 3, 29 double-A Binghamton.

INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .261, 3, 16 Binghamton.

INF Emerson Frostad (Calgary, Alta.) .270, 5, 32 double-A Frisco.

INF Matt Rogelstad (Coquitlam, BC) .282, 8, 39 single-A Potomac.

OF Sebastian Boucher (Ottawa, Ont.) .262, 1, 18 double-A Bowie/triple-A Norfolk

OF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .242, 3, 16 triple-A Tacoma.

2007 Lineup

1. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .200, zero, two, Braves.

2. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .292, eight, 43, 11 steals, Dodgers.

3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .277, 20, 54 RBIs, Twins.

4. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .276, 11, 46 RBIs, Pirates.

5. DH Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .242, nine, 30, Braves.

6. RF Mark Teahan (St. Marys, Ont.) .287, five, 37, Royals.

7. CF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .229, 10, 29, Yakult Swallows.

8. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) out with a concussion, Brewers

9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .310, three, 18, triple-A Round Rock (Astros).

Rotation

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 4-4, 3.64, Orioles

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 6-5, 3.61, Rockies.

RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 3-3, 2.70, Nationals.

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 1-1, 1.42, A’s.

LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) 2-0, 3.56, Orioles.

RHP Scott Mathieson (Vancouver, BC) coming off Tommy John, Philadelphia Phillies

Bullpen

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-0, 0.50, seven saves, Rangers.

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 1-2, 5.51), Twins.

Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 0-1, 5.79, Mariners.

Ryan Braun (Kitchener, Ont.) 0-2, 3.00, three saves, triple-A Omaha (Royals).

Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 1-1, 1.17, triple-A Richmond (Braves).

David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 2-0, 5.08, two saves, double-A Altoona (Pirates).

Closer

Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 1-3, 3.45, 15 saves, Cubs.

Bench

INF Chris Barnwell (Shelburne, N.S.) .271, four, 21 triple-A Nashville, Brewers.

OF Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .275, nine, 23, Jays.

C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) .207, 13, 28 triple-A Portland, Padres.

1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .317, 9, 41 triple-A Louisville, Reds

OF Adam Stern (Port Stanley, Ont.) .206, three, triple-A Norfolk, Orioles.

2006 Lineup

1. CF Adam Stern (London, Ont.) .150, zero, four RBIs Red Sox; .254, seven, 23 triple-A Pawtucket.

2. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .211, one, four, Braves.

3. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .285, 20, 57, Pirates.

4. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .288, 19, 64, Twins.

5. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .267, 10, 31, Brewers.

6. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .294, four, 20, Dodgers.

7. DH Matt Stairs (Saint John, N.B.) .287, seven, 18, Royals.

8. RF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .220, three, seven Royals; .233, 11, 32 triple-A Omaha.

9. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, B.C) .229, one, 16, Somerset, Atlantic League (IND).

Rotation

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-0, 3.86, A’s.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 8-6, 4.72, Orioles.

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 5-7, 4.25, Rockies.

RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-3, 4.66, Nationals; 3-2, 2.64 double-A Harrisburg.

LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, B.C) 0-2, 7.12 Orioles, 4-2, 2.72 double-A Bowie.

Bullpen

Rheal Cormier (Cap-Pele, N.B.) 2-1, 1.35, Phillies.

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 1-4, 5.19, Twins.

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) two scoreless innings, Dodgers.

Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 1-2, 9.11, three saves, Braves.

Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove, BC) 0-2, 6.75, Phillies, 6-2 3.05, double-A Reading.

Closer

Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 1-4, 4.41, 31 saves, Cubs.

Bench

INF-OF Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.) .244, 4, 19, Royals; .380, 2, 14, Omaha.

C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .274, eight, 30 double-A Mobile (Padres).

INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .120, zero, one with the Braves; .324, 15, 44 triple-A Richmond.

C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) injured triple-A Portland (Padres).

INF Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .314, 15, 48 double-A Chattanooga (Reds).

INF Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .315, one, 11 Edmonton, Northern League IND).

2005 Lineup

1. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .327, one, five, Braves.

2. CF Adam Stern (London, Ont.) disabled list Red Sox.

3. RF Larry Walker (Maple RIdge, BC) .294, four, 15, Cardinals

4. 1B Justin Morneau ( New Westminster, BC) .411, two, six, Twins.

5. 3B Cory Koskie (Anola, Man.) .258, seven, 16, Blue Jays.

6. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .313, six, 17, Pirates.

7. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .269, four, 11, Royals.

8. C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) .302, seven, 22 RBIs Triple-A Durham, Devil Rays.

9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .326, two, 11, Triple-A Round Rock, Astros.

Rotation

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 2-2, 1.94, A’s.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 3-1, 2.31, Orioles.

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 2-1, 4.58, Rockies.

Bullpen

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) injured, Dodgers.

Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 2-3, 5.65, Cubs.

Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 0-1, 4.02, Yankees.

Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 1-1, 5.19, Phillies.

Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 2-0, 0.00, Twins.

Chris Begg (Uxbridge, Ont.) 2-2, 1.95, Double-A Norwich, Giants.

Vince Perkins (Victoria, BC) 2-2, 4.11 Double-A New Hampshire, Jays.

Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 0-2, 4.74 Double-A Akron, Indians

Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) in Japan.

Closer

Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 0-1, 1.08, Braves.

Bench

INF Mark Teahan (St. Marys, Ont.) .273, zero, four, Royals.

INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .303, five, 25 Double-A Mississippi Braves, Braves

INF Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .500, zero, one, Somerset, Atlantic league (IND).

OF Aaron Guiel (Langley, B.C) .265, five 18, Triple-A Omaha, Royals

C Richard Martin (Montreal, Que.) .280, one, 18 Double-A Jacksonville (Dodgers).

2004 Lineup

1. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .286, nine, 25, Pirates.

2. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .301, zero, six, triple-A Syracuse.

3. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .350, three homers, five, Rockies.

4. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .247, 12, 33, Twins.

5. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .323, 19, 57 triple-A Rochester, Twins.

6. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .276, 10, 29, Royals.

7. LF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .173, four, 10, 24 Royals plus platoon mate Jeff Guiel (Langley, BC) .198, five, 25 Syracuse Jays.

8. C Pete Laforest (Hull, Que.) .190, two, 14, triple-A Durham.

9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .264, five, 30, triple-A Toledo.

Rotation

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-4, 4.13, A’s.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 3-2, 3.69, Orioles.

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 11-1, 2.27 double-A Tulsa, Rockies.

RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 5-6, 2.87 double-A Harrisburg

RHP Mike Johnson (Sherwood Park, Alta.) 6-3, 5.43, triple-A Edmonton.

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 0-0, 1.96 re-habbing, single-A Lansing.

Bullpen

Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 5-2, 3.19, Phillies.

Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 3-3, 4.54, Braves.

Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 3-2, 3.61, with 10 saves, Reds.

Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) 3-2, 2.56, triple-A Louisville

Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) disabled, Rangers.

Closer

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 2-0, 1.64, 19 saves, Dodgers.

Bench

INF Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .230, zero, four, Cardinals.

INF Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .262, four, 14 triple-A Columbus.

OF Simon Pond (North Vancouver, BC) .265, five, 17 Syracuse (Jays)

C John Suomi (Etobicoke, Ont.) .304, six, 47 single-A Modesto.

2003 Lineup

1. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .300 10, 32 triple-A Portland; .250, one, two Padres.

2. LF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .283, two, eight, Royals; .279, eight, 30, triple-A Omaha.

3. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .314, 12, 50, Twins.

4. Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .293, eight, 50, Rockies.

5. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .239, four, 13, Pirates.

6. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .280, 2, 7, Twins; .309, 19, 42 triple-A Rochester/double-A New Britain.

7. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .242, six, 34 triple-A Toledo.

8. C Pete Laforest (Hull, Que.) .301, 10, 29 hitting 20 homers combined triple-A Durham/double-A Orlando,

9. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor. Ont.) .230, three, 21, triple-A Richmond, Braves

Rotation

RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 7-2, 4.63, Reds

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 2-4, 6.21, Reds.

RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 9-2, 2.99 triple-A Sacramento/double-A Midland, A’s.

RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 6-4, 5.64, triple-A Salt Lake, Angels.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) injured Baltimore Orioles prospect.

Bullpen

Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) injured Rangers.

Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 1-2, 1.57, Dodgers.

Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 2-0, 1.64, Phillies.

Chris Mears (Victoria, BC) 5-1, 2.92 triple-A Toledo/Tigers.

Mike Meyers (Tillsonburg, Ont.) 1-2, 4.94, triple-A Iowa Cubs.

Mike Johnson (Sherwood Park, Alta.) 3-3, 3.75 triple-A Fresno.

Closer

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-2, 2.06, 29 saves, Dodgers.

Bench

INF Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .277, three, 25, double-A Altoona.

OF Jeff Guiel (Langley, BC) .234, seven, 20 triple-A Salt Lake City.

C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .211, four, 23 triple-A Indianapolis

2002 Lineup

1. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor. Ont.) .250, two, nine triple-A Memphis, Cardinals.

2. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .237, 0, 7 Memphis.

3. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.).263, 8, 36, Twins.

4. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .333, 17, 75, Rockies.

5. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .239, 4, 13, Brewers.

6. LF Aaron Guiel (Lnagley, BC) .381, 1, 7, Royals, .353, nine, 50, triple-A Omaha.

7. 1B Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .290, eight, 29 triple-A Pawtucket, Red Sox.

8. CF Jeremy Ware (Guelph, Ont.) .307, one, 15, triple-A Buffalo, Indians..

9. C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .256, five, 26, triple-A Sacramento, A’s.

Rotation

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 5-7 4.80, Marlins.

RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 3-6, 3.60, Reds.

RHP Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) 5-4, 3.39 triple-A Oklahoma, Rangers.

LHP Eric Cyr (Montreal, Que.) 4-6, 3.24, double-A Mobile, four games Padres.

LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 6-3, 1.97 double-A Bowie, two games with the Orioles.

Bullpen

Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) injured, Rangers..

Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 0-2, 3.40, Dodgers

Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 3-4, 5.59, Phillies.

Phil Devey (Lachute, Que.) 1-3, 4.98, triple-A Las Vegas; double-A Jacksonville 3-1, 1.91), Dodgers

Closer

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 0-0, 1.30, 29 saves, Dodgers.

2001 Lineup

1. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .385, one, 12 triple-A Colorado Springs.

2. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .317, five, 29, triple-A Memphis; .286 with St. Louis.

3. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .344, 25, 78, Rockies.

4. 1B Matt Stairs (Fredricton, N.B.) .268, 10, 32, Cubs.

5. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .257, 8, 43, Twins.

6. DH Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .339, 8, 45 Triple-A Tacoma.

7. C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .261, 1, 15 triple-A Sacramento, A’s.

8. LF Rob Ducey (Cambridge, Ont.) .236, three, 10, Montreal Expos.

9. CF Ntema (Pappy) Ndungidi (Montreal, Que.) .239, three, 28 double-A Bowie, Orioles.

Rotation

RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 8-8, 4.95, Marlins.

RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 4-6, 4.27, Reds.

RHP Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-4, 5.88, Dodgers.

RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 6-2, 3.66 triple-A Salt Lake.

RHP Mike Meyers (Tillsonburg, Ont.) 4-3, 3.78 triple-A Iowa.

Bullpen

RHP Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 7-1, 1.96, Blue Jays.

LHP Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 4-1, 3.04, Phillies.

RHP Dave Wainhouse (Scarborough, Ont.) 2-3, 3.76, five saves, triple-A Iow

Closer

RHP Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) 3-4, 3.26, 10 saves, Rangers.

Bench

C Alex Andreopoulos (High Park, Ont.) .227, one, four triple-A Buffalo.

C Andy Stewart (Oshawa, Ont.) Jays bullpen catcher.

INF Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) injured Diamondbacks farmhand.

OF Jeremy Ware (Guelph, Ont.) .242, two, 10, triple-A Ottawa.

OF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .269, 5, 29 triple-A Omaha.

OF Ryan Radmanovich (Calgary, Alta.) .267, 11, 39 triple-A Portland.

Elliott: Happy Canada Day, our 20th annual lineup includes two brothers