Kevin Glew recounts some significant events and accomplishments in Canadian baseball history that happened on May 17.
May 17 – Today in Canadian baseball history
But What Do I Know? . . . Tyler O’Neill, James Paxton, Dave Pagan, Pascual Perez
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – In case you missed it, Langley Blaze and Junior National Team graduate Tyler O’Neill has been named winner of the Fielding Bible Award for major league left fielders. The Maple Ridge, B.C., native was among the winners announced... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Gary Carter, Nick Pivetta, Orv Franchuk
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: - Self-described Baseball Reference Play Index adherent Austin J. Eich shares a seemingly endless stream of fascinating baseball stats on Twitter, including this one (below) about Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.). Eich notes that... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Tim Wallach, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Carlos Delgado
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories (Please follow me on Twitter: @kevinglewsports): Admittedly, I’ve been feeling nostalgic about the Montreal Expos lately, but last night I concocted a 2013 Toronto Blue Jays' coaching staff comprised entirely of 1981 Expos. This is merely a pipe dream and not to be... Continue Reading →