How many Canadians have played for the Rays and Dodgers?

Rich Butler (Toronto, Ont.) has played more games for the Tampa Bay Rays than any other Canadian.

October 19, 2020

Official Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Release

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has compiled a list of all of the players who have suited up for the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers, the two teams that will compete in the World Series starting tonight.

Three Canadians have played for the Rays over the years, while nine Canucks have worn Dodger blue.

Here are the lists:

Tampa Bay Rays:
Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) - He pitched in 17 games in 2014.

Pierre Luc LaForest (Hull, Que.) - He played in 44 games from 2003-05.

Rich Butler (Toronto, Ont.) - He played in 79 games in 1998-99.

Los Angeles Dodgers:

John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) - He pitched in five games in 2018.

Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) - He played in 15 games in 2014.

Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, B.C.) - He pitched in 49 games in 2011.

Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) - He played in 750 games from 2006-10 and 2019.

Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) - He pitched in 175 games in 2002-03.

Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) - He pitched in 298 games from 1999-2006.

Steve Wilson (Victoria, B.C.) - He pitched in 96 games from 1991-93.

Tim Harkness (Montreal Que.) - He played in 97 games in 1961-62.

Billy Harris (Duguayville, N.B.) - He pitched in one game in 1959.