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All I want for Christmas is more college baseball on 🇨🇦 networks.
Is that too much to ask?
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A Toronto Met turned New York Met, RHP Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.) has a deal done with the club after being their 7th round pick, 209th overall.
@Mets
@TorontoMets
@jimcallisMLB
@JonathanMayo
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Excited to tell the stories of up-and-coming high school, college, and professional players for
@prepbaseball
in the role of Feature Writer.
Hit the follow button and let’s talk some baseball.
@PBR_Ontario
@PbrAtlantic
@PBR_Alberta
@PrepBaseballBC
@PBR_Quebec
@PBR_Uncommitted
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Another big 🇨🇦 commitment for
@RutgersBaseball
as 2023 INF Ty Doucette (Dartmouth, NS) commits to the Scarlet Knights.
He’ll join C Hugh Pinkney (Toronto, Ont.), who’s currently in his freshman campaign, in New Jersey.
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I’m excited to share some personal career news.
On August 29th I’ll be joining the
@cambridge_today
team as a full-time reporter.
Post-Labour Day I will also be taking on game night responsibilities with the
@CFL
.
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THURSDAY THOUGHT: With at least two 🇨🇦 heading to the College World Series after this weekend’s Super Regionals, it would be a great time for TV providers to pick up college baseball games.
Agreed?
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The
@GuelphRoyals
of the
@IBL1919
have signed former
#BlueJays
outfielder Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.).
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A cool moment in Cleveland this afternoon.
Josh Naylor bats 4th followed by brother Bo.
@baseballcanada
@BaseballCANJNT
@OntarioBlueJays
📸:
@CleGuardians
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Today’s the day.
@Mariners
RHP Matt Brash will become the first Kingston, Ontario born player to play in the big leagues when he takes the hill against the
@whitesox
at 4:10 pm ET.
@KingstonThunder
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I have some personal news.
I’m excited to share that starting Monday I’ll be joining the
@cambridgetimes
team as a part-time reporter.
I’ve always loved being out in the community and I can’t wait to get back at it.
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RHP Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.) has been named the top pitching prospect in the
@mlbdraftleague
by
@draftleaguedata
.
Fastball up to 96 mph, curveball over 2800 rpm.
@TorontoMets
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I’m looking forward to providing extensive Canadian college baseball coverage in 2022.
If you’re a current or prospective college baseball player, give me a follow so I can follow your journey and help tell your story.
@baseballcanada
@CPBLeague
@bcpbl1
@ThePBLO
@ABCacademie
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I feel a couple different ways about this WBC for 🇨🇦.
1) Excited for the future with the likes of Julien, Caissie, Clarke, Naylor & others.
2) Disappointed that Canada couldn’t field their best team. No Naylor, Votto, Soroka, Taillon, Pivetta, Romano, Wick, Pop.
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History was made today at the
@2022CanadaGames
.
RHP Jaida Lee (St. John’s, Nfld) became the first female to compete in the male baseball tournament when she took the mound against Alberta.
The ball is rightfully headed to the
@CDNBaseballHOF
.
@baseballcanada
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The
#Mets
select
@TorontoMets
RHP Jonah Tong (Markham, Ont.) with the 209th pick in the 7th round.
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C Zac Fascia (Brampton, Ont.) is moving on up.
The
#Guardians
are promoting him from Single-A Lynchburg to High-A Lake County.
@PurdueBaseball
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Your gold, silver and bronze medalists at the
@2022CanadaGames
baseball tournament.
@BaseballOntario
@AABCBaseball
@BaseballSask
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Can confirm that
#Brewers
3rd round pick, and the first Canadian selected in this year’s draft, INF Dylan O’Rae (Sarnia, Ont.) is headed to Arizona on Sunday to sign and have his physical completed.
@baseballcanada
@BaseballCANJNT
@Brewers
@GLCanadians
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Owen Diodati (Niagara Falls, Ont.) hits a pair of home runs to power
@AlabamaBSB
to a 6-3 win over No. 1 Tennessee.
The Tide hand the Vols their first
@SEC
loss and just their third loss of the season.
@GLCanadians
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.
@OntarioBlueJays
right handed hurler Quinn Tavares (Mississauga, Ont.) commits to Eastern Oklahoma State College.
@CDNBaseballNet
@QuinnTavares2
@EOSC_Baseball
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The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy has announced the first 75 players that will take part in the Canadian Futures Showcase.
Final roster spots will be announced August 19.
📸:
@BlueJaysAcademy
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It’s been a great day for 🇨🇦 in Division I.
INF Brando Leroux (Markham, Ont.) breaks a 9-9 tie with a two-run home run against No. 6 Vanderbilt.
Owls lead 11-9 B8.
BRANDO BOMB 💣!!! 2-run blast and we lead AGAIN!
M8 | FAU 11, No. 6 Vandy 9
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OF Taeg Gollert (Toronto, Ont.) is having no issues fitting in as a freshman at
@MSUBearBaseball
.
He ties the school’s single-game record for doubles with 3 as the Bears lead Cal Poly 12-2.
He now has six hits in the first 2 games of his college career.
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BREAKING: In the biggest news of the offseason, the Betts family has come to terms with Levi the golden retriever on a lifetime contract.
An 80-grade good boy.
Sorry, Shohei.
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Evan O’Toole (Bridgewater, NS) announces his commitment to Oklahoma State University.
O’Toole was lights out in 2021 for
@ReiverBaseball
. He went 9-0 with a 1.31 ERA over 55 IP.
He was also one of my 10 players to keep an eye on in 2022.
@VABjets
@OSUBaseball
@EvanOToole6
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Hit 2,000 followers.
Thank you to every single one of you that reads, listens, or tweets back.
But also thanks for not unfollowing as I talk about baseball and give my opinion no one really asked for.
Not following? Come along for the ride and let’s talk some baseball!
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Started Carson Tehan (Lasalle, Ont.) breaks down his performance and the game:
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OF Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) is making the start in RF for the
@Cubs
in their game against Seattle today.
He hits 9th.
@FHPirates
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Sizable crowd filing in for this Ontario/BC game.
Still 35 minutes until first pitch.
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INF Bryce Arnold (Grimsby, Ont.) has inked a free agent deal with the
#BlueJays
.
Meaning he won’t return to
@GoCamelsBSB
.
@FHPirates
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Amazing to see so many Canadians contribute to Atlanta’s World Series championship.
RHP Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.), 1B Freddie Freeman (Fountain Valley, Calif.), Pres. Baseball Ops & GM Alex Anthopoulos (Montreal, Que.), Asst trainer Mike Frostad (Calgary, Alta.)
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Chris Kemlo (Oshawa, Ont.) has been named the recipient of the 2022 Jim Ridley Award by the
@CDNBaseballNet
.
The award is given to the top 🇨🇦 scout.
@Padres
@TorontoMets
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OF Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) is headed to big league spring training with the
@Cubs
.
He shared the news on today’s
@CDNBaseballNet
podcast.
Caissie hit 22 home runs in 120 games in Double-A in 2023.
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Excited to announce that I’ll be joining the
@CFL
team again this season.
Big thanks to
@kcostabile1
and
@olearychris
for having me back!
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Former
@TorontoMets
and
@HerdBaseball
C Ryan Leitch (Whitby, Ont.) has inked a free agent deal with the
#Phillies
.
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The
@Mariners
have announced that right hander Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) will open the season in the rotation.
#SeaUsRise
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A huge commitment out of the
@OntarioBlueJays
.
2024 INF Brendan Lawson (Toronto, Ont.) has committed to the University of Florida.
@GatorsBB
@Brendan_lawson1
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Damiano Palmegiani (Surrey, BC) has been named a
@NJCAABaseball
Division I First Team All-American. He hit .389 with 26 home runs and 81 RBIs for
@CSN_Baseball
. The former
@VABjets
has committed to the University of Arizona
@ArizonaBaseball
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Grateful to be an honourable mention on the list of most influential Canadians in baseball.
To be included with so many legendary Canadian baseball names is truly an honour.
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As it stands, there’s lots to cheer for this postseason for 🇨🇦 baseball fans.
TOR: Romano, Guerrero, Pop, Lopez
CLE: Quantrill, Naylor
SEA: Brash, Toro
STL: O’Neill, Clapp, Pogue
PHI: Thomson
ATL: Soroka, Anthopoulos
NYM: Benn
+ numerous other 🇨🇦 scouts, front office personnel.
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C Bo Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the
@CleGuardians
Minor League Player of the Year.
Naylor hit .257 with 19 home runs in 115 games.
It shouldn’t be long until he joins brother Josh at Progressive Field.
@CleGuardians
@CleGuardPro
@OntarioBlueJays
@_BoNaylor_
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INF Nate Ochoa (Burlington, Ont.) goes to the
#Nationals
at No. 171 in the 6th round.
@FHPirates
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OF Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.) in for Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.).
Everything else stays the same.
@TorontoMets
@FHPirates
📸:
@baseballcanada
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OF Cameron Chee-Aloy (Toronto, Ont.) of the
@TerrierTeams
announces his commitment to the University of Illinois.
Yet another Canadian off to the Big Ten.
@CDNBaseballNet
@IlliniBaseball
@BaseballCANJNT
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OF Asafa Jones (Toronto, Ont.) is headed to Jackson State University.
@GoJSUTigersBSB
@TeamONBaseball
@ajones613
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The
@Rangers
have named LHP Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) their Minor League Pitcher of the Month after he posted a 3-1 record with a 1.96 ERA over 18.1 innings with the Single-A
@GoWoodDucks
.
@TorontoMets
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Former
@FHPirates
OF Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been on fire for the ACL
@Cubs
. Caissie’s hitting .359 with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs and a 1.178 OPS in 39 at bats. He’s the Cubs
#11
prospect.
#movehimup
@CDNBaseballNet
@BaseballCANJNT
@baseballcanada
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Hearing RHP Logan Hofmann (Muenster, Sask.) will be starting the year for the
@Pirates
High-A affiliate, the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
The former
@NSUDemonsBSB
was 6-4 with a 3.59 ERA for the Single-A Bradenton Marauders in 2021.
@lhofmann11
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According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the
@RaysBaseball
have invited OF Tristan Peters (Winkler, Man.) to big league Spring Training.
@TBTimes_Rays
@BaseballMB
@SIU_Baseball
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A big Canadian arm comes off the market. RHP Owen Millar (Burlington, Ont.) of the
@FHPirates
has committed to the University of Kansas.
The Jayhawks compete in the
@Big12Conference
.
@BaseballCANJNT
@OwenMillar_24
@KUBaseball
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Former
@TorontoMets
and current
@HerdBaseball
C Ryan Leitch (Whitby, Ont.) has been named to the Busty Posey Award Watch List.
The award is given annually to the top catch in Division I college baseball.
@ryan_leitch9
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Hearing
@OntarioBlueJays
&
@TBBordercats
coach Mike Steed (Beamsville, Ont.) has taken a position as a minor league pitching coach with the
@Braves
.
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I fully support this.
What’d ya say,
@TSN_Sports
?
@Bettsy41
Even closer to D1 opening day. Now if only
@TSN_Sports
would offer the same college baseball coverage on TSN+ that ESPN does on ESPN+ we'd do even better at growing the sport up here
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David McCabe (Oshawa, Ont.) also left the yard twice tonight as
@CharlotteBSB
beat Maryland 13-10. That’s now 14 home runs for the freshman
@OntarioBlueJays
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Mike Steed (Beamsville, Ont.) will serve as the Rome Emperors pitching coach this season.
Rome is the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
@GoEmperors
@OntarioBlueJays
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Today I reached 1,000 followers.
I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who follows and engages with me! It’s what makes this so enjoyable.
If you don’t already, give me a follow and let’s talk some Canadian baseball!
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It’s been 8 years since I joined the
@CDNBaseballNet
as an intern. Crazy how fast time passes.
Thank you to everyone who follows/reads/listens/subscribes. Without you none of this is possible.
⚾️🇨🇦
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Couple Canadians on MLB Pipeline’s 2023 All-Breakout Prospect Team in INF Tyler Black (Toronto, Ont.) and OF Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.).
#ThisIsMyCrew
#NextStartsHere
@TorontoMets
@FHPirates
📸:
@MLBPipeline
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Bryce Arnold (Grimsby, Ont.) is playing more like a seasoned veteran than a freshman for the
@GoCamelsBSB
. The
@FHPirates
grad was hitting .352 in 35 games heading into tonight’s game with Winthrop. He added two more hits in a 12-3 victory
@CDNBaseballNet
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That’s a wrap for the
@2022CanadaGames
baseball tournament.
Thanks for following along.
Until next time.
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I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining the
@CFL
team as a freelance contributor for the 2022 season.
A big thank you to
@kcostabile1
and
@olearychris
for the opportunity.
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We recorded a post-Draft episode of the
@CDNBaseballNet
podcast with
@baseballcanada
Director of Men’s National Teams, Greg Hamilton!
We talked the 2022 draft, the upcoming U-18 World Cup and the 2023
@WBCBaseball
.
You won’t want to miss this one! It’s being released tomorrow.
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What a performance from
@umichbaseball
lefty Connor O’Halloran (Mississauga, Ont.). He struck out 13 over 8 innings and allowed one run on three hits as the Wolverines defeated Dayton 2-1.
@TerrierTeams
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It’s about time for my annual rant and a little praise, stay with me.
It’s frustrating how difficult it is to watch college baseball in this country.
It’s nice to see some games on TSN+ but as someone who covers college baseball it would be nice to see it more accessible.
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A big 🇨🇦 commitment to start off Sunday morning.
2024 OF Jorge Valdes (Milton, Ont.) of the
@OntarioBlueJays
has committed West Virginia University.
@WVUBaseball
@jorge_valdes51
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We have an all-Canadian pitching matchup tonight in Cleveland. The
@Twins
will send LHP Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) to the hill against
@Indians
right hander Cal Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.)
@CDNBaseballNet
@TerrierTeams
@BaseballSask
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Schneider says he would’ve used a pinch runner if Kirk was the tying run.
That’s tough to hear for a team that’s used the word urgency frequently the last little while.
#NextLevel
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RHP Garrett Hawkins (Biggar, Sask.) has been promoted to the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps.
@Padres
@TinCaps
@ubc_baseball
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The
#Angels
select INF Matt Coutney (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) in the 10th round, 298th overall.
@ABDugoutStories
@mcoutney34
@ODUBaseball
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And that’s it for the 2021
#MLBDraft
. 17 Canadians taken in 20 rounds, not bad at all.
@CDNBaseballNet
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LHP Mitch Bratt (Newmarket, Ont.) and C Liam Hicks (Toronto, Ont.), both former
@TorontoMets
, will start the season with the High-A Hickory Crawdads of the South Atlantic League.
@Rangers
@HickoryCrawdads
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As we all enjoy opening weekend of the DI season, don’t forget about all the other talented 🇨🇦 playing at various levels (DII, III, NAIA and junior college).
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OF Calvin Warrillow (Toronto, Ont.) explains his approach that led to his two-run home run and the feeling of winning gold:
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A big signing for
@AlabamaBSB
as Fieldhouse Pirates INF Nate Ochoa (Burlington, Ont.) commits to the Tide.
Alabama already features OF Owen Diodati (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and LHP Antoine Jean (Montreal, Ont.)
@CDNBaseballNet
@FHPirates
@nate_fh13
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I love MLB and I hope this lockout doesn’t bleed into Spring Training.
Saying that, let’s not forget how great the college game is. The energy college players play with is electric.
Just my 2 cents no one asked for.
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According to
@ZackMeisel
, C Bo Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) is with the Guardians and is on the taxi squad in Cleveland.
No announcement yet from the team if he’s been added to the 40-man and active roster.
@OntarioBlueJays
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The schedule has been released for the
@2022CanadaGames
baseball tournament.
Games will be held at Welland Baseball Stadium in Welland and Oakes Park in Niagara Falls.
Full schedule can be found here:
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Three Canadians were named to the
@PerfectGameUSA
Preseason All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Team:
@GriffsBaseball
OF Carlin Dick (Abbotsford, BC) and UTL Max Grant (Fredericton, NB)
&
@NiagaraBASE
INF Cole Tucker (Mount Pearl, Nfld.)
@CoachRobMcCoy
@mattymaz_12
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C Ryan Leitch (Whitby, Ont.) hits a three-run walk-off home run in
@HerdBaseball
’s 13-10 win over Oakland.
Make it 8 wins in a row for Marshall.
@TorontoMets
@ryan_leitch9
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It’s been 10 years since I first joined the
@CDNBaseballNet
as an intern.
A huge thank you to
@elliottbaseball
for giving me the opportunity to tell the stories of 🇨🇦 baseball.
And a thank you to all of you for following, reading and listening!
🍻 to many more.
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Tyler Black (Toronto, Ont.) is the first Canadian selected in the 2021
#MLBDraft
as the
@Brewers
pick him 33rd overall
@WSURaidergang
@TorontoMets
@CDNBaseballNet
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Former
@OntarioBlueJays
and current Chattanooga State Community College INF CJ Morro (Cheltenham, Ont.) is heading to Nicholls State University.
@Nicholls_BSB
@ChattStTigersBB
@coreymorro6
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Former
@OntarioBlueJays
INF Sam White (Aurora, Ont.) delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th as
@WVUBaseball
defeated Hofstra 6-5 last night.
He finished the game 3-for-6 with 3 RBI.
@stevesabins
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There’s a commitment out of the
@OntarioBlueJays
. C Evan Ashe (Acton, Ont.) is headed to Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, TN.
@EvanAshe4
@SWTenn_BSB
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INF Philip Cheong (Richmond Hill, Ont.) of the
@OntarioBlueJays
has committed to Stanford University.
@StanfordBSB
@BaseballPhili
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OF Jacob Miller (Oshawa, Ont.) has committed to Chipola College in Marianna, Fla.
Former
#BlueJays
C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) and OF Jose Bautista, along with LHP/OF Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) are Chipola alums.
@TorontoMets
@Chipola_BSB
@JacobMiller_03
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A huge congratulations to
@coopincanada
for being named the recipient of the Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award!
I can’t think of anyone more deserving. Kevin works tirelessly to promote baseball in this country.
📸:
@baseballcanada
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Huge 🇨🇦 baseball news from
@CleGuardians
beat reporter
@MandyBell02
.
Bryan Shaw has been designated for assignment to make room on the active roster for C Bo Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.)
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Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) is quietly having himself a fine rookie campaign for the
#Marlins
. In 43 appearances he’s 1-0 with a 3.99 ERA over 47 1/3 innings.
@OntarioBlueJays
@TorontoMets
@UKBaseball
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Looking to expand coverage of 🇨🇦 college players into the summer.
If you’re a current college player who is playing in a summer collegiate league this year, give me a follow and drop a comment 👇 or DM me where you’re playing!
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INF/RHP Jack Wheatley (Calgary, Alta.) has committed to the Liberty University Flames.
@LibertyBaseball
is coming off a huge opening weekend series win over No. 9 Florida and are currently ranked No. 21.
@VABjets
@calgary_bucks
@jackwheatley25
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C Rees Kozar (Amherstburg, Ont.) has committed to Niagara University.
@CoachRobMcCoy
and
@SpataforaMatt
do a tremendous job finding 🇨🇦 talent.
@NiagaraBASE
@KozarRees
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Getting word that INF Nate Ochoa (Burlington, Ont.) and the
#Nationals
have a deal in place.
Rumoured to be over slot value.
@FHPirates
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Freshman RHP Kaleb Thomas (Hagersville, Ont.) picked up his first win for
@MSUBearBaseball
today.
Thomas threw four scoreless innings as the Bears downed Oral Roberts 10-6.
@HppTigers
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C Gavin Logan (Oyen, Alta.) selected by the
#Diamondbacks
with the 258th pick in the 9th round.
@ABDugoutStories
@BeaverBaseball
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LHP Hayden Simon (Stouffville, Ont.) of the
@TorontoMets
has committed to the University of Rio Grande.
The number of Mets players committing this fall has been impressive.
@RioBaseball
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