It's been almost 60 years since his final major league pitch, but Ted Bowsfield (Penticton, B.C.) is still Canada's Teddy Ballgame.
Legendary B.C. lefty Ted Bowsfield still a proud Canadian
But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, James Paxton, John Hiller, Kirk McCaskill, George Bell
My weekly weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" discusses Jordan Romano, James Paxton and George Bell.
Collector Profile: Rob Trickey on building the best Jesse Barfield collection
Rob Trickey has built what's likely the most extensive collection of Jesse Barfield cards, photos and tickets in the world.
Barfield to join Bell, Moseby in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
February 1, 2023 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada When Jesse Barfield was 13, he was sitting in the upper right field bleachers at Comiskey Park watching the Chicago White Sox with his friends, when he leaned over to them and said, “You know one day I’m going to be playing right out there.” “And... Continue Reading →
Canadian MLBers you might not have heard of . . . Ralph Buxton
He played on a World Series-winning team with Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra and pitched for Hall of Fame managers Connie Mack and Casey Stengel. However with the way umpires check pitchers for substances today, Ralph Buxton, the man sometimes referred to as the “Pine Tar Baby,” would’ve been in trouble. But that’s all part of the story of this little-talked-about right-hander, who in 1938 became the first player born in Saskatchewan to compete in the major leagues.
But What Do I Know? . . . Scott Bullett, Elizabeth Benn, Eric Gagne, Aaron Guiel
Kevin Glew's weekly Canadian baseball news column "But What Do I Know?" discusses Scott Bullett, Elizabeth Benn, Indigo Diaz, Rob Zastryzny and Jason Frasor.
Remembering the Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers and national team contributors that passed away in 2022
Kevin Glew remembers four Canadians who made significant contributions to baseball in our country that passed away in 2022.
But What Do I Know? . . . Ernie Whitt, Larry Walker, Rob Ducey, Derek Bell
Ernie Whitt will again manage Canada at the World Baseball Classic. Photo: Baseball Canada December 18, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: -Since taking over as senior national team manager in 1999, Toronto Blue Jays legend Ernie Whitt has guided the squad to its first two gold... Continue Reading →
October 21, 1992: Key makes his last start for the Blue Jays
October 21, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Thirty years ago today, with two outs in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays clinging to a 2-1 lead over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the 1992 World Series, manager Cito Gaston strolled to the mound and took the ball from Jimmy... Continue Reading →
Five things you might not know about Willie Upshaw
September 30, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada He was Pat Gillick’s favourite player. At least that’s how Willie Upshaw was described in some newspaper articles in the 1980s. And the description seems appropriate. After all, it was Gillick who drafted and signed Upshaw for the New York Yankees in 1975 and then again,... Continue Reading →