Fourteen years ago today, Milwaukee Brewers catcher George Kottaras (Scarborough, Ont.) became the first Canadian to hit for the cycle in the big leagues since 1887.
September 3, 2011 – George Kottaras hits for the cycle
But What Do I Know? . . . Mother’s Day, Jonah Tong, Tyler O’Neill, Michael Soroka, Josh Naylor, Mel Queen
Happy Mother's Day! Here are my Canadian baseball news and notes from the past week.
But What Do I Know? . . . Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Tyler O’Neill, Cal Quantrill
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction, Tyler O'Neill and Cal Quantrill.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cal Quantrill, Bo Naylor, James Paxton, John Olerud
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Cal Quantrill, Bo Naylor and John Olerud.
But What Do I Know? . . . Rowan Wick, Joe Carter, Jeff Heath, Kevin Reimer
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – I was very sad to learn of the sudden passing of passionate Canadian baseball supporter, collector and author Marty Healy on Friday at the age of 42. I only met Marty a few times, but he was always... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Vladimir Guerrero, Joey Votto, Gladwyn Scott
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · As anticipated Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker was not elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame when the voting results were announced on Wednesday. The Canadian slugger’s name was checked on 34.1 per cent of writers’ ballots, which represented a 12.2 per... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Stubby Clapp, George Gibson, Joey Votto, George Kottaras
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · It’s been 83 years since there’s been a full-time Canadian manager in the major leagues. That was when London, Ont., native and Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer George Gibson served as the dugout boss for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But that drought may end soon.... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Russell Martin, Doyle Alexander, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: Perhaps this is a good omen for the Toronto Blue Jays, who will be attempting to salvage one win out of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon. Twenty-four years ago today, the Blue Jays registered 10 consecutive hits in the second inning... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Justin Smoak, George Kottaras, Cito Gaston
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: The Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a two-year contract extension on Saturday. The question many Blue Jays fans are asking is why? Though the payout is relatively modest by today’s standards ($4.125 million per season in 2017 and 2018 and a... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . John Scott, George Kottaras, Cole Armstrong
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: • Happy 64th Birthday to John Scott, the first player to walk to the plate in a major league game for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jackson, Miss., native struck out to lead off the bottom of the first inning in the Blue Jays’ inaugural... Continue Reading →