My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Michael Saunders, the Jack Graney Award and Dave McKay.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Saunders, Jack Graney Award, Dave McKay, Jacob Robson
Baseball Canada announces Pan Am Games Qualifier roster
Baseball Canada has unveiled its men's national team roster for the Pan Am Games qualifier that is set to begin on June 16.
Arozarena sparks Mexico to WBC win over Canada, Canada eliminated
Mexico scored four runs in the sixth inning to propel them to a 10-3 win over Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
O’Neill, Robson lead Canada to rout of Great Britain at WBC
Tyler O’Neill and Jacob Robson had four hits each to lead Canada to an 18-8 win over Great Britain in their first game of the WBC.
Canada World Baseball Classic Preview – Outfielders
My latest Canada World Baseball Classic preview takes a look at the Canadian outfielders that will play in the tournament.
But What Do I Know? . . . Zach Pop, Vin Scully, Jordan Romano, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Right-hander Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont), shown here with the Junior National Team, became the 13th Canadian to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays when he tossed a scoreless inning against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Photo: Baseball Canada August 7, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Right-hander... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Justin Morneau, Stubby Clapp, Jacob Robson, Ken Griffey Jr.
Justin Morneau was named the American MVP 15 years ago. Photo: Minnesota Twins By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -It was 15 years ago today that Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.) became the first - and still only - Canadian to... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Dalton Pompey, Babe Ruth
Doug Frobel (Ottawa, Ont.) made his MLB debut 39 years ago today. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Robbie Ray was voted the American League's Pitcher of the Month for August, but Port Hope, Ont., native Cal Quantrill also garnered... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Andrew Albers, Joey Votto, Cal Quantrill, Pat Gillick
Pat Gillick turns 84 today. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: –How is this for a welcome back to the big leagues? After being called up by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, left-hander Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) was summoned from the bullpen in the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Jacob Robson, Joey Votto, Rowan Wick, Rheal Cormier
Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.) made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Photo: MLB.com By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: –Outfielder Jacob Robson's parents enjoyed an eight-minute helicopter ride from Windsor to Detroit to take in their son's first major league start at... Continue Reading →