It seems fitting that Fergie Jenkins, the greatest Canadian pitcher, was the first to toss a shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays in a regular season game. He did it 48 years ago today.
But What Do I Know? . . . Liam Hicks, Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Matt Brash, Carlos Delgado
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Josh Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Matt Brash, Carlos Delgado and Tommy Hutton.
How did Fergie Jenkins pitch on Opening Day?
So how did Fergie Jenkins, the greatest Canadian pitcher, fare on MLB Opening Day? Pretty darn well, I discovered.
Super Canadian baseball stats – March 10 to March 14
Here are my "Super Canadian Baseball Stats" from March 10 to March 14.
January 8, 1991: Fergie Jenkins becomes first Canadian elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Thirty-four years ago today, Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) became the first Canadian to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Remembering Roberto Clemente on the 52nd anniversary of his death
When Roberto Clemente's plane carrying relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed 52 years ago today, down with it went the hearts and spirits of the thousands - including many in Canada and Montreal - that Clemente managed to touch during his short life.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau, Tom Henke
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Justin Morneau and Tom Henke.
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, Dave McKay, Jacques Doucet, Jordan Romano, George Bell
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Tyler O'Neill, Dave McKay, Jacques Doucet, Jordan Romano and George Bell.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cade Smith, Nick Pivetta, Russell Martin, George Bell
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Cade Smith, Nick Pivetta, Michael Soroka, Russell Martin and George Bell.
Remembering Pete Rose’s tenure with the Montreal Expos
Baseball legend Pete Rose passed away on Monday at age of 83. I did some research about his 95-game tenure with the Montreal Expos in 1984.
