Carlin Dick (Abbotsford, B.C.), who starred as an INF/OF with the Canisius Golden Griffins, has made a smooth transition to coaching in Alberta. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with him.
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Toronto Mets alum Brando Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) was the hero for Florida Atlantic University on Wednesday when he belted a clutch two-run home run in the eighth inning to propel his team to an 8-6 victory over the Rice Owls in an elimination game at the American Athletic Conference Championships tournament.
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“Located in the pan of the panhandle of Oklahoma sits the town of Warner, boasting a population under 2,000.
Warner is also home to the Connors State College Cowboys, a home away from home for many Canadian players.”
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Four Canadian players make their Bowman cardboard debuts in a recently released product.
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“The journey to Division 1 Baseball is a road that only a select group of Canadian players find themselves on.
Hundreds if not thousands of high school players compete across Canada each year, but just 213 Canucks are playing D1 baseball in 2025.
Caleb Clark (Orillia, Ont.) is one of the 213, and the road to get to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was full of twists and turns.”
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich provides a recap of the Junior National Team’s Extended Spring Training Camp that took place in Florida last week.
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“Roughly an hour and a half north of Toronto, Orillia is home to many things, including the Ontario Provincial Police headquarters, former Ontario Premier Leslie Frost, and singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who passed in 2023.
The city is central to a few surrounding communities, such as Oro-Medonte, Severn, Rama, and Washago. Teens come into the city to go to school, participate in sports, or other activities that the smaller communities don’t host.
Known as the “Sunshine City,” Orillia, with its population of a little over 33,000, lives up to this name during the summer months when the local ball diamonds are full from the afternoon until the lights get shut off near midnight. “
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“Baseball can bring families together, whether it's weekend baseball tournaments, driving to different events across the country or playing catch in the yard on a Sunday afternoon.
That’s the exact case for Max and Eric Hartman.
The two brothers from St. Albert, Alta., who both played for the Okotoks Dawgs, are now embarking on their own baseball journeys.”
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Fieldhouse Pirates infielder Robert Omidi (Mississauga, Ont.) enjoyed a breakout year in 2024. He starred at the Canadian Futures Showcase. He made his Junior National Team debut. And in October, he committed to the University of Kentucky. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Omidi.
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Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Dante Nori (Toronto, Ont.) went 0-for-3 in the Spring Breakout Game on Friday, but he impressed Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich with his grit at the plate. Nori batted second for the team of Phillies’ prospects and saw 24 pitches in three at bats.
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After an impressive 2024 campaign, right-hander Matt Duffy (Burlington, Ont.) will have to watch from the sidelines in 2025. News broke in late February that the Great Lake Canadians and Fieldhouse Pirates alum had fully torn his UCL during Boston Red Sox spring training at Fort Myers, Fla. He underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
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Toronto Mets right-hander Sam McKay (Ottawa, Ont.) has committed to Canisius.
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Mississauga North Tigers and FieldHouse Pirates alum Francesco Barbieri (Brampton, Ont.) is preparing for his first full season in the Washingtion Nationals organization. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with the 24-year-old outfielder.
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Longtime big league left-hander Érik Bédard (Navan, Ont.) has been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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“Sena Catterall is no stranger to the bright lights and pressures that come with playing competitive sports at a high level.
A two-sport athlete, Catterall (Pierrefonds, Que.) thrives in the big moments, and it’s one of the reasons that Baseball Canada deemed her the Women’s National Team MVP for 2024. “
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“Left-hander Sean Duncan is no stranger to the bright lights.
The 16-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C. has been playing all over the country this past year and even took his talents down to the Dominican Republic with the Junior National Team in October.
However, on Saturday at the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, Duncan was under the bright lights once again but on a different stage. The Langley Blaze product received the prestigious Russell Martin Award (Junior National Team MVP) at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet and Fundraiser, with the former Jays catcher in attendance to hand out the hardware.”
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After making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers last year, Butler Prospects and Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was honoured at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet with a Special Recognition Award. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Black prior to the banquet on Saturday.
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Women’s National Team shortstop Mia Valcke (St. Marys, Ont.) received the Ashley Stephenson Award at Baseball Canada’s National Teams Awards Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday night. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to her before the ceremony.
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INF/OF Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) signed with the New York Mets in early December. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to the slugger about his decision to head to the Big Apple.
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“One of the top-ranked high school Canadian arms has found a home for next year.
Right-hander Keegan Russell (Whitby, Ont.), one of the last remaining uncommitted players graduating next spring on the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2025 draft list, will be taking his talents to West Virginia University under head coach Steve Sabins.
A product of the Toronto Mets program, Russell had his fair share of offers and interest from programs across the United States but decided to commit to the Mountaineers last week. “
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