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Baseball Makes Effective Pitch for 2016 Olympic Reinstatement with Five Day Plan, Commitment to Use Best Players

Baseball Makes Effective Pitch for 2016 Olympic Reinstatement with Five Day Plan, Commitment to Use Best Players

June 15, 2009

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and leaders from baseball around the world today presented their outline for baseball’s re-instatement to the Olympic programme in 2016. The presentation, which included IBAF President Dr. Harvey Schiller, Secretary General John Ostermeyer, Major League Baseball President and Chief Operating Officer Bob DuPuy, Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Donald Fehr, IBAF Anti-Doping Manager Jean-Pierre Moser and professional player Sidney de Jong of the Netherlands, outlined the best possible partnership between baseball and the Olympic programme.  Sandra Montiero, president of the Portuguese Baseball Federation, and Ricardo Fraccari, president of the Italian Baseball Federation, are also in Lausanne this week to assist in the effort. 

Another successful day for Canadian born players during day 3 of the MLB draft

Another successful day for Canadian born players during day 3 of the MLB draft

June 11, 2009

The 2009 MLB draft concluded today, with many Canadian born players being selected in the third and final day. Overall, the draft was a success for these Canadian players, many of whom have already represented their country in international tournaments. 

More Canadians drafted in day two of the MLB Draft

More Canadians drafted in day two of the MLB Draft

June 10, 2009

Two current National Team Junior Players, short stop Wesley Darvill and right-handed pitcher Steven Inch were both taken early on day two of the draft. Respectively going in the 5th (170th overall) and 6th (197 overall) round. Darvill from British Columbia was selected by the Chicago Cubs and Inch from Alberta was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies.

James Paxton first Canadian selected in MLB Draft

James Paxton first Canadian selected in MLB Draft

June 09, 2009

OTTAWA – Canada’s team is sticking close to home with the 37th pick overall in the 2009 MLB First Year Player Draft as the Toronto Blue Jays selected left-handed pitcher James Paxton (Ladner, BC) out of the University of Kentucky.

Two Canadians selected in day one of MLB draft

Two Canadians selected in day one of MLB draft

June 09, 2009

OTTAWA – Two Canadians were selected in day one of the MLB First Year Player Draft and they will be sticking close to home as both players were selected by Canada’s team.

CIBA National Championship Heading to Durham College This Fall

CIBA National Championship Heading to Durham College This Fall

June 05, 2009

OSHAWA – Durham College is getting ready to welcome some of the top baseball talent in the country as the 2009 Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Association (CIBA) National Championship will be taking place in Oshawa, Ontario from October 23-25, 2009.

Manitoba Holds First Ever Girls Baseball Day

Manitoba Holds First Ever Girls Baseball Day

June 04, 2009

OTTAWA – On Saturday, May 30, Baseball Manitoba held it first ever “Girls Baseball Day” to help promote the girls’ game within the province and get more girls involved in baseball.

UBC Has a Successful Season, Reasons to Look Ahead

UBC Has a Successful Season, Reasons to Look Ahead

June 02, 2009

OTTAWA – Although the end result was not what they wanted, the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds had a very successful season in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

McKaig Getting Set for World Baseball Challenge, Looking for Players

McKaig Getting Set for World Baseball Challenge, Looking for Players

May 29, 2009

OTTAWA – Terry McKaig is no stranger to international baseball.

IBAF Announces First Ever Women's Baseball Committee

IBAF Announces First Ever Women's Baseball Committee

May 28, 2009

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) announced Wednesday the names on its first ever Women’s Baseball Committee and outlined the next steps in the continued global growth of women’s baseball.



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