OTTAWA- Baseball Nova Scotia is heading into very exciting times in all areas of their provincial organization. Adding new programs to their provincial structure and fine tuning the existing programs have Nova Scotia on the verge of achieving big things.
OTTAWA – Baseball PEI has named Glenn Flood as its new Executive Director, replacing Kelsey McIntosh who resigned the position to join the head office of Baseball Canada back in February.
OTTAWA- Quebec has always been one of the top provinces in Canada in all areas of the game. This was most evident in 2009 when Quebec was awarded the Province of the Year at the annual Baseball Canada Convention. The highlight of the award was surely Quebec’s success in the Championships category where the province captured 3 gold medals and 4 silver medals at the national level. Like in most cases the key to success at the high performance level is having strong programs in place at the grassroots level; such is the case in Quebec.
OTTAWA- It didn’t take long for Marcus Knecht (Toronto, ON) and the Toronto Blue Jays to come to terms, after the Jays selected the outfielder in the 3rd round (113th overall) of the recent MLB Draft.
OTTAWA- Baseball clinics aimed at girls to help increase interest in baseball and encourage participation in the sport were recently held in Newfoundland and Manitoba. The clinics involved Women’s National Team players along with other members of the local baseball community providing instruction on hitting, throwing, running, fielding, catching and pitching.
OTTAWA- It will be a busy year ahead for Baseball New Brunswick. Many exciting initiatives are planned for this summer, in addition to facing the challenges that present themselves every year.
OTTAWA- Former Major League pitcher Paul Quantrill (Port Hope,ON) will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame during the Hall’s induction weekend of June 17-19. The ceremony will take place in St.Marys, ON home of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
OTTAWA-The 2010 edition of the MLB Draft came to a close Wednesday, among the players chosen were 17 Canadians. The draft was once again successful as 31 Canadians were selected over the 3 day event.
OTTAWA -A total of 13 Canadians selected Were there day two of the MLB Draft . Things Leading off on day two Was a pick by the Toronto Blue Jays Who Used the 113th list overall selection to nab Toronto native Marcus Knecht year outfielder out of Connors State JC. Knecht Was a member of the Junior National Team in 2008 Where He Participated in the World Junior Championships Held in Edmonton.
OTTAWA- Kellin Deglan (Langley,BC) was the first Canadian selected in the MLB Draft. The left handed hitting catcher was chosen 22nd overall in the first round by the Texas Rangers. This marks the fourth consecutive year that a Canadian has been chosen in the first round.
