Happy International Women’s Day!
We wanted to rerun this story by Zach Worden about the trailblazing and inspirational Ashley Stephenson, who last June became the first Women’s National Team player inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Read MoreCanadians Nicolas Deschamps (Quebec, Que.) and Bryce Arnold (Grimsby, Ont.) had the opportunity to play with baseball legend Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization this year before Votto decided to retire. Zach Worden, of the Canadian Baseball Network, spoke with the two Canuck prospects about the impact Votto had on them.
Read MoreFrom the World Baseball Classic to the taxi squad for the World Series-winning Texas Rangers, with a stop playing for Canada at a Pan Am Games Qualifier in Argentina in between, catcher Jordan Procyshen (Calgary, Alta.) had a long and successful year on the field. Zach Worden recently caught up with the Okotoks Dawgs alum to talk about his eventful 2023.
Read More“An appearance at the 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase isn’t the end goal for Okotoks Dawgs Academy right-hander William Labonte, but it’s a significant checkpoint for the young pitcher.
The hard-throwing 16-year-old took the Rogers Centre mound on September 22 for Team Navy, and while he admitted he didn’t have his best stuff, Labonte grinded his way through three innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out two.”
Read MoreAs Eric Hartman (St. Albert, Alta.) roams centre field at the Rogers Centre this week for Team New Blue at the Canadian Futures Showcase, he’s continuing a family legacy started four years ago by his older brother Max, reports Canadian Baseball Network writer Zach Worden.
Read More“After attending last year’s Canadian Futures Showcase in Ottawa, earning a spot back at the event in 2023 means just a little bit more to John Hughes (Mississauga, Ont.).
Coming to the Rogers Centre to watch the Toronto Blue Jays growing up, Hughes is getting to range the same field as some of his baseball heroes this week for Team Grey.
“I’ve always dreamed of playing here,” the Ontario Blue Jays outfielder said after helping his team to a 7-1 win Thursday. “On showcase day, it was very cool. Just looking up and seeing everything, just being on the field and seeing how big it is.”
Read MoreBrothers Turner and Garner Spoljaric (Lisle, Ont.) are eligible for the 2022 MLB draft, which starts tomorrow. Their father, former big league pitcher, Paul Spoljaric, is proud and excited, but he admits he’s on “pins and needles” ahead of the draft. Canadian Baseball Network writer Zach Worden recently spoke with Paul and his son, Turner.
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