My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Josh Naylor, Edouard Julien and Joey Votto.
But What Do I Know? . . . Josh Naylor, Edouard Julien, Joey Votto, Tony Gwynn
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal, ball later auctioned for $142,762
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th major league hit at Montreal's Olympic Stadium on August 6, 1999. The ball was later auctioned for $142,762.
But What Do I Know? . . . Dalton Pompey, Mike Soroka, James Paxton, Willie Mays
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · When the Toronto Blue Jays called up Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) on Friday, it topped off a great week for Canadians in the majors (Keep reading below for more Canadian highlights). The switch-hitting outfielder became the eighth Canadian to appear in a major league... Continue Reading →
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal
When Tony Gwynn slashed a single into centre field in the first inning on August 6, 1999 at Olympic Stadium, he became the first player to register their 3,000th big league hit outside of the United States. Numbering just 13,540, the small but boisterous Montreal crowd rewarded the eight-time batting champ with a lengthy standing... Continue Reading →
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal
When Tony Gwynn slashed a single into centre field in the first inning on August 6, 1999 at Olympic Stadium, he became the first - and still only - player to register their 3,000th hit outside of the United States. The sparse crowd of 13,540 rewarded the eight-time batting champ with a lengthy standing ovation... Continue Reading →