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ALLAN BAILEY GENERAL MANAGER

AAllan Bailey has been with the Vancouver Canadians since 2007 and was appointed General Manager on September 5th, 2018 after spending the previous seven seasons as the organization's Assistant General Manager. 2026 is his 20th season with the club

Allan has led several departments during his tenure with the C's including the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office and its ticket operations as well as his more recent efforts in the Team Operations handling everything from player housing and travel right through to Information Technology (IT).

Born in Victoria, B.C., Allan was raised on the North Shore and up on the Sunshine Coast. Allan completed his education at McGill University while playing five seasons with the McGill Redbirds baseball program. Prior to university, Allan played for the North Shore Twins of the B.C. Premier League

WALTER COSMAN

VICE

PRESIDENT

OF SALES & MARKETING

With more than 20 years of Sales & Marketing experience here in Vancouver, Walter decided to put those skills to work in the sport he's most passionate about: baseball. 2026 is his seventh season at The Nat.

With a B.A. from the University of New Brunswick, Walter has worked with Proctor & Gamble, Molson Canada, Granville Island Brewing and Steamworks Brewing.

With a longstanding corporate partnership with the Canadians prior to his arrival in May of 2019, Walter joined the organization fully aware of the standard that has put the C's among the best in Minor League Baseball.

ROSEMARY ALBERTS MANAGER, MARKETING SERVICES

Rosemary has been with the Canadians since the 2024 season. She specializes in overseeing sponsorship servicing, ingame entertainment, social media, and fan communications while supporting fan engagement and brand growth for the Canadians. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelor of Arts in May 2023 and her Master of Management in December 2023.

Born in Richmond, Rosemary was raised in Victoria where she grew up playing volleyball. Her previous work experience includes being the Communications & Administrative Coordinator for Athletics for Kids and a Varsity Game Day Statistician for UBC Athletics. When Rosemary is not at The Nat, she enjoys her time watching the Canucks, kickboxing, or spending time with family and friends.

BRENDA CHMILIAR

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Brenda enters her 17th season at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium and her sixth as Financial Controller for the Canadians. She spent the first 10 of those years with Aramark Food Services in the company's financial division, dividing her time between the ballpark and Rogers Arena. Her knowledge of stadium operations thanks to her time with both Aramark and the Canadians have proven to be invaluable during her tenure.

Brenda is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations and is right at home here at The Nat; much of her childhood was spent on local baseball fields up in Kamloops.

ROB FAI DIRECTOR, SALES & MARKETING

Rob returned to the Vancouver Canadians in 2025 and embarks on his 16th year with the organization in 2026. He has previously served as Communications Director and Broadcaster. In his role as Director of Sales, Marketing & Merchandise, Rob focuses on expanding the organization’s outreach, managing outgoing sales and sponsorships, overseeing merchandise, and revitalizing the Canadians Baseball Foundation.

In 2015, Rob was inducted into the Vancouver Canadians Broadcast & Journalism Hall of Fame. He also received Baseball B.C.’s Meritorious Award that same year in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the sport of baseball in British Columbia. During his time away from the organization, Rob hosted weekend programming at 980 CKNW and is currently a faculty member in the Journalism Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

JACOB NAKHLEH MANAGER, TICKET OPERATIONS

Jacob joined the C’s for the 2016 season, starting his time at The Nat in the Box Office. Jacob was first hired as a member of the game day staff, then promoted to Box Office Assistant before joining the sales team at the conclusion of the 2021 season. After spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons working in sales and community relations, Jacob is thrilled to be back where it all started – working in (and now running) the Nat Bailey Box Office.

Prior to joining the C’s in a full-time role, Jacob earned his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan. When he’s not at The Nat, Jacob can be found wishing he was out ice fishing back in Saskatchewan or rooting on his USask Huskies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Seahawks.

TYLER ZICKEL

MANAGER, BROADCASTING & MEDIA RELATIONS

2026 is Tyler’s sixth with the Canadians, ninth within the Blue Jays organization and 12th in Minor League Baseball.

Before the C's, Tyler served as the Director of Promotions & Entertainment and Radio Broadcaster for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Over the course of three seasons in Manchester, he oversaw the entire in-game presentation and promotions departments while traveling throughout the Eastern League calling 'Cats games. He has especially fond memories of the 2018 campaign, when he worked alongside current Jays (and former C’s) skipper John Schneider and the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Jordan Romano.

He began his MiLB career in 2014 as a communications intern for the Advanced-A Lake Elsinore Storm in the California League. He made his professional baseball radio debut with the Storm and handled the middle innings of road games for the rest of his tenure.

COOPER MISIC SENIOR COORDINATOR, SALES

Cooper enters his fifth season with the Canadians and his second season as Senior Coordinator, Sales. He is excited to continue taking on more responsibilities with the club as well as continuing to grow within the Canadians Organization itself.

A former Langley Blaze star pitcher who took his talents south of the border to play for both Galveston College in Texas and Central Washington University in Washington State. Cooper graduated from CWU with a degree in Sports Management with a Specialization in Business.

When Cooper’s away from The Nat, you can find him enjoying his time outside, trying out all the new restaurants and cafes in town , and hitting up the golf course as much as possible.

ZACH MAHAFFY COORDINATOR, SALES

Zachary is entering his fifth season with the Vancouver Canadians, and his second as Sales Coordinator. He first joined the club as Box Office Assistant prior to the 2022 season, and moved into a sales role in 2024.

In April 2023, Zachary graduated with a BBA from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, concentrating in Marketing and Strategic Analysis.

Born in Mississauga, Ontario, but raised in Surrey, Zachary played rep hockey with Semiahmoo MHA as well as one season in the Pacific Junior Hockey League with the White Rock Whalers and Port Moody Panthers, in addition to playing baseball with the White Rock South Surrey Baseball Association. Outside the Nat, you can find him at your local arena officiating a hockey game, at the gym, or cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Blue Jays, or Seattle Seahawks..

CHARLENE YAROSHUK

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

Charlene has been with the Vancouver Canadians since the 2018 season. She spent her first summer working as a co-op student before transitioning to working full time in the accounting department.

Charlene graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2020 with her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

Growing up in New Westminster Charlene spent over 10 years practicing martial arts and currently holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Before joining the Canadians she previously worked as an assistant martial arts instructor.

DREW HOWSON COORDINATOR, SALES

2026 marks Drew’s fifth season in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and fourth in Vancouver. This year is his second as a Sales Coordinator.

After graduating St. Clair College with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management and interning with the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, Drew began his career in professional baseball as a member of the Canadians Grounds Crew. He would go on to gain experience with the Toronto Blue Jays Facility Department, assisting with the renovation and clean-up of Rogers Centre before returning to Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Drew is a baseball savant. He played and coached at many levels in his hometown community of Windsor, Ontario, most notably with the Tecumseh Rangers. In his off time, you’ll usually find him hiking, playing his guitar, or cheering on the Detroit Tigers and his beloved Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue!

CHRIS GEORGES SALES ASSOCIATE

Chris Georges returns for his third year with the Canadians, adding sales to his arsenal after two seasons as a media relations and broadcast assistant.

Born and raised in Pickering, Ontario, Chris played varsity baseball for four years at the University of Waterloo. He continued his studies with the completion of BCIT's Radio Arts and Entertainment program in 2024.

When he isn't at The Nat, Chris can be found playing an array of different sports, including a weekly dodgeball league. He is a longtime loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Braves, and Colorado Avalanche.

MATTHEW REYES

SALES

ASSOCIATE

Matthew is beginning his first season with the Vancouver Canadians as a Sales Associate. After spending over a year in B2B sales with PepsiCo, he decided to return to the diamond and pursue a career in professional baseball.

A 2021 graduate of Graceland University, Matthew has played and coached baseball internationally in Austria and Australia, as well as locally with the North Shore Twins back in 2016.

When he’s not at the Nat, Matthew can be found coaching high school baseball, biking around the city, or having coffee on Main Street. His long-term goal is to one day work with the Toronto Blue Jays or within Major League Baseball.

DAWSON MARCHAND COORDINATOR, SALES

2026 marks Dawson’s second season with the Vancouver Canadians as a Sales Associate. He is excited to apply his skills and continue growing within the organization.

Growing up in Maple Ridge, Dawson graduated from BCIT in 2024 with a diploma in Marketing Management, specializing in Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy. His passion for sports and marketing led him to pursue a career in the sports industry, where he is eager to contribute to the team’s success. When Dawson’s away from The Nat, you can find him training in Muay Thai Kickboxing, going to the gym, watching NBA basketball, or cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

CHARLES O’NEILL DIRECTOR, STADIUM OPS

Charles is in his third season with the team in 2026 after working for a variety of baseball clubs including the Long Island Ducks and New York Mets. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his prior experiences to Nat Bailey Stadium.

He previously completed his Bachelor of Sports Management from Farmingdale State College in New York.

MAYELA RODRIGUEZ

MARKETING

ASSOCIATE

This is Mayela’s first season with the Canadians. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Communication.

Mayela was part of the Vancouver Canucks Top Prospect Internship Program where she discovered her passion for the sports industry.

Outside of work she can be found reading, at the gym or watching Formula One.

BEN LETWIN COORDINATOR, SALES

Ben enters his second year with the Canadians as a Sales Associate. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Langara College in December 2025.

He formerly worked at Nat Bailey for two seasons on the food service side as a lead cook in the premium third base porch section and is passionate about his role as a Sales Associate.

Growing up in Vancouver, Ben played rep hockey with the Vancouver Thunderbirds and won the AAA Provincials with the team in 2018. Outside of the Canadians, he enjoys playing hockey In the UBC Rec League, playing golf in his free time, and watching the Seahawks and Canucks.

LEVI WEBER HEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

Levi – the 2023 Northwest League Groundskeeper of the Year – is no stranger to this circuit, with prior experience as the Head Groundskeeper for the Spokane Indians at Avista Stadium. His talents have also taken him to the desert, where he was the Field Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Spring Training facility in Arizona. 2026 is his fifth season at The Nat.

The Colton, WA native graduated from Washington State University with a Double Major in Turfgrass Management and Vegetable Management and two minors in Horticulture and Agricultural Systems.

In his time away from the ballpark, you can find him on the golf course, weight training or enjoying time with family and friends.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 | 7:05

36 Trace Baker R 6-4 230 12/18/23 Winterville, NC UNC Wilmington/Catawba Valley CC 13th round, 2025 1st

28 Gilberto Batista R 6-0 190 01/08/05 San Cristobal, DOM Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24 4th

10 Jack Eshleman R 6-2 185 10/13/03 Collegeville, PA Hamilton College NDFA, 08/01/24 2nd

27 Eminen Flores R 5-11 180 02/27/03 Santiago, DOM Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22 5th

31 Daniel Guerra R 6-6 230 03/13/04 Catia La Mar, VEN Intl. Free Agent, 08/06/22 5th

48 Silvano Hechavarria R 6-4 205 03/18/03 Cueto, CUB Intl. Free Agent, 06/07/24 3rd

21 Colby Holcombe R 6-6 250 12/12/02 Florence, AL Mississippi State/NE Miss. CC 9th round, 2024 3rd

44 Johnny King L 6-3 210 07/26/06 Naples, FL Naples HS 3rd round, 2024 2nd

22 Landen Maroudis R 6-3 190 12/16/04 Largo, FL Calvary Christian HS 4th round, 2023 3rd

5 Carson Myers L 6-3 213 6/03/2003 Asheville, NC Auburn NDFA, 07/18/25 2nd 19 Jack Nedrow R 6-2 230 10/10/02 Murfreesboro, TN Siegel HS USF/Lee University NDFA, 05/11/26 1st Connor O’Halloran L 6-2 190 09/01/02 Mississauga, ON Michigan 5th round, 2023 4th

35 Carson Pierce R 6-3 215 09/10/01 Edmond, OK Oklahoma/Cowley College NDFA, 08/04/23 3rd

34 Jay Schueler R 6-3 205 06/05/01 Rock Falls, IL Southeastern/Parkland College NDFA, 07/22/24 3rd

33 Jonathan Todd R 6-6 225 08/21/01 Reidsville, NC Western Carolina 15th round, 2024 3rd

39 Dylan Watts R 6-4 193 07/15/04 Enumclaw, WA Auburn/Tacoma CC 7th round, 2025 1st

30 Holden Wilkerson R 6-4 205 06/07/03 Roanoke, VA Virginia Military Institute 18th round, 2024 2nd

37 Reece Wissinger R 6-5 220 06/27/01 Burlington, IA Southeastern/Southeastern CC NDFA, 07/18/25 1st

# CATCHERS (3) B-T HT WT BORN HOMETOWN SCHOOL

12 Edward Duran R-R 5-11 210 05/29/04 Caracas, VEN Trade w/MIA, 08/31/22 6th

3 Jacob Sharp R-R 5-7 180 09/15/01 Whittier, CA UNLV Trade w/SEA, 07/26/24 4th

32 Alex Stone R-R 6-4 234 11/03/01 Andover, NJ Duke NDFA, 07/23/24 3rd # INFIELDERS (7) B-T

7 Manny Beltre R-R 5-10 175 06/09/04 Invivienda, DR Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/21 6th 23 Kendry Chirinos R-R 5-11 190 10/06/04 Bachaquero, VEN

(CB),

24 Alexis Hernandez R-R 6-1 185 10/05/02 Tinaco, VEN Rule 5 (BOS), 23 6th 2 Sam Shaw L-R 5-10 180 02/26/05 Victoria, BC Lambrick Park Secondary 9th round, 2023 4th 16 Mathieu Vallee L-R 5-9 175 08/08/00 Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, QC So. Illinois/NE Okla. A&M/DBU NDFA, 02/19/26 1st

TORONTO BLUE JAYS SYSTEM: AAA - Buffalo; AA - New Hampshire; A+- Vancouver; A - Dunedin ^Development List

INJURED LIST: OF Jake Casey (7-Day), INF Kendry Chirinos (7-Day), C Edward Duran (7-Day), RHP Silvano Hechavarria (7-Day), RHP Colby Holcombe (60-Day), LHP Connor O’Halloran (60-Day), INF Adrian Pinto (7-Day), OF Mathieu Vallee (60-Day)

PRONUNCIATIONS: Kendry Chirinos (chee-REE-nos) | Daniel Guerra (GAIR-uh) | Alexis Hernandez (alexee) | Landen Maroudis (muh-ROW-diss)

Arjun Nimmala (ARJ-in ni-MAUL-uh) | Kelena Sauer (ka-LEN-nuh sour) | Jay Schueler (SHEE-ler) | Maddox Latta (LAH-tuh)

Mathieu Vallee (matthew val-AY) | Jose Mayorga (my-OR-guh) | Matt von Roemer (von ROW-mer) | Petr Stříbrcký (pet-er stree-BRICK-ski)

Dalton Holemo (daulton ho-LAY-mo) | Callista Tsangarakis (tenga-RACK-iss)

FIELD STAFF

17 Manager: Jose Mayorga

15 Bench Coach: Matt Von Roemer

29 Pitching Coach: Eric Yardley

13 Asst. Pitching Coach: Tommy Caulfield

11 Hitting Coach: Jonathan Davis

14 Position Player Coach: Petr Stříbrcký

Athletic Trainer: Dalton Holemo

Athletic Trainer: Callista Tsangarakis

Strength & Conditioning: Joe Cardona

Asst. Strength & Conditioning: Noah Or

Dietitian: Kat Musial

Mental Performance: Juan Garcia

Technology & Coaching Asst.: Owen Ruddock

Clubhouse Mgr: Nolan Bowker

# PITCHERS (15) T HT WT AGE BORN BIRTHPLACE SCHOOL

ACQUIRED

33 Jacob Bresnahan LHP 6’3 220 20 6/27/05 Renton, WA -- Trade with CLE (7/30/24)

54 Luis De La Torre LHP 5’11 209 22 9/6/03 Phoenix, AZ -- INT’L FA (7/3/23)

52 Hunter Dryden RHP 5’10 184 23 6/10/02 Spokane, WA Whitworth University 17th Round, 2024 Draft

53 Matt Dunaway RHP 6’0 210 27 4/29/99 Mililani, HI Western Oregon University MiLB Free Agent, 6/24/25

17 Cole Hillier RHP 6’2 210 25 12/7/00 Pasadena, CA Point Loma Nazarene NDFA, (8/4/23)

29 Gerelmi Maldonado RHP 6’2 256 22 12/21/03 Palo Negro, VEN INT’L FA (1/15/21)

47 Niko Mazza RHP 5’10 193 24 2/19/02 Richardson, TX University of Southern Mississippi 8th Round, 2024 Draft

41 Brayan Palencia RHP 5’11 204 23 1/14/03 San Felipe, VEN INT’L FA (10/6/20)

45 Liam Simon RHP 6’4 251 25 10/16/00 Princeton, NJ University of Notre Dame 5th Round, 2022 Draft

43 Ryan Slater RHP 6’3 203 24 05/23/02

16 Austin Strickland RHP 5’11 234 23 5/31/02 Winchester, OH University of Kentucky Trade with PIT (4/2/24)

14 Tyler Switalski LHP 6’4 248 22 6/18/03 Washington, PA West Virginia University 16th Round, 2024 Draft

56 Cade Vernon RHP 6’2 211 24 1/17/02 Bowling Green, KY Murray State University 10th Round, 2024 Draft

59 Esmerlin Vinicio LHP 6’1 146 23 1/31/03 Santo Domingo, DR INT’L FA (7/2/19)

# CATCHERS (3) B-T HT WT AGE BORN BIRTHPLACE SCHOOL

23 Onil Perez R/R 5'11 226 23 9/10/02 Santo Domingo, DR -- INT'L FA (7/2/19)

7 Jancel Villaroel R/R 5’8 202 21 1/17/05 Porlamar, VEN -- Trade with HOU (1/30/26)

# INFIELDERS (5) B-T HT WT AGE BORN BIRTHPLACE SCHOOL ACQUIRED

6 Gavin Kilen L/R 5’11 188 21 3/28/04 Janesville, WI University of

Round, 2024 Draft

2025 Draft 9 Jhonny Level S/R 5’8 186 19 03/29/07

13 Walker Martin L/R 6’3 215 22 2/20/04 Greeley, CO Eaton HS (CO) 2nd Round, 2023 Draft

32 Jose Ramos R/R 5'11 143 23 10/25/02 Monteria, COL --

FA (7/2/19) # OUTFIELDERS (5) B-T HT WT AGE BORN BIRTHPLACE SCHOOL ACQUIRED

26 Jakob Christian R/R 6’5 232 23 9/17/02 San Diego, CA University of San Diego 5th Round, 2024 Draft

1 Trevor Cohen L/L 6’0 192 22 10/29/03 Galloway, NJ Rutgers University 3rd Round, 2025 Draft

2 Carlos Gutierrez L/R 5’9 180 21 8/22/04 Cuauhtemoc, MEX INT’L FA (1/15/23)

5 Dakota Jordan R/R 6’0 231 23 5/9/03 Canton, MS Mississippi State University 4th Round, 2024 Draft

SAN FRANCISCO SYSTEM: AAA - Sacramento ; AA - Richmond; A+ - Eugene Emeralds; A - San Jose ^Development List

INJURED LIST: Josh Bostick (60-Day), Hayden Wynja (60-Day)

PRONUNCIATIONS: Luis Pino (PEE-no), Miller McCathren (mick-CATH-ren), Michael McAvinn (Mak-uh-vin) Nate Keavy (KEE-vee), Gerelmi Maldonado (jer-el-mee), Brayan Palencia (like 'Brian'), Esmerlin Vinicio (es-MER-lin vinEE-cee-oh), Jancel Villarroel (YAN-sell VEE-ya-rroh-el), Gavin Kilen (KEY-len),

FIELD STAFF

34 Manager: Jacob Heyward

10 Pitching Coach: Luis Pino

51 Hitting Coach: Braxton Lee

60 Fundamentals Coach: Nate Keavy

Trainer: Joseph Holstedt

Strength Coach: Miller McCathren

Player Development Associate: Michael McAvinn

BACK IN A SIT DOWN WITH

TYLER ZICKEL CATCHES UP WITH VANCOUVER CANADIANS OUTFIELDER JAKE

CASEY TO DISCUSS HIS HAND SURGERY, THE LONG ROAD BACK, LIFE AS A PRO WITH A BIG-LEAGUE BLOODLINE, AND WHAT A SUCCESSFUL FIRST SEASON IN HIGH-A LOOKS LIKE.

Jake Casey’s Northwest League debut was supposed to be a coming-out party. The Vancouver Canadians outfielder — selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Kent State University — arrived at High-A with legitimate tools, a polished collegiate résumé, and a last name that carries real weight in baseball circles. His father, Sean Casey, spent 12 seasons in the major leagues as one of the game’s most respected hitters and clubhouse presences, earning the nickname “The Mayor” for his approachable, community-first personality. Jake carries that same warmth, but when he broke a hamate bone in his right hand in his very first game of the season — requiring surgery in Philadelphia and sidelining him for the first two months of the year — the debut became a test of patience, trust and mental fortitude. Casey met that challenge head-on. After rehabbing carefully through the spring, he rejoined the Canadians roster and has looked comfortable back in the batter’s box and the outfield — getting reps in both center and left field. Tyler Zickel sat down with Casey in the dugout at the Canadians’ ballpark to talk about the injury, the rehab, the lessons his father has passed down, and what he hopes to accomplish before the final out of the 2025 season.

THE BOX WITH JAKE CASEY

Tyler Zickel: Welcome back, Jake. What a week. Nice to have you back on the roster. We had you for a very short stint to start the year before the baseball gods had a different plan for the first two months of your first season in High-A. Let’s jump right into it — tell us what you were looking forward to heading into this season, and then we’ll talk about the injury.

Jake Casey: Breaking camp in High-A was one of my main goals, and when I did that, it was awesome. But obviously, for everyone wondering, I broke my hamate bone in my right hand — it required surgery. I played one game in Tri City, hurt it, went in for surgery in Philadelphia, and just got back this week. The expectations were high going into the season. I was really looking forward to playing

every day, getting to know these guys, and being around the team. I had a little setback, but now we’re back.

TZ: Some might argue that this past two months, as difficult as it was, could benefit you more in the long run than had you stayed healthy at maybe 80 percent. What was that rehab process like, and how did you keep yourself focused on the goal of getting back?

JC: Great question. The training staff did a great job back at the complex, and we really made sure I was 100 percent before I started playing again. We took our time because, as a hitter, you need your hand. We wanted it fully healthy — no pain, no pushing through anything. They wanted me back to my normal self.

TZ: It would be easy to try and rush back and say you’re good to

go when maybe you know deep down that you’re not. Now that you’re fully active, is there anything you’re doing differently to protect the injury going forward?

JC: With a hamate injury, it’s actually kind of an interesting one — all they do is take out the bone, so you physically can’t re-injure that same bone. So I’m not necessarily worried about re-injuring it. It’s more about maintenance — icing it when it gets sore, using rest days wisely. And honestly, a big part of it is just getting back to baseball shape. People might not realize how different that is from regular fitness. You’re on your feet all day, running on and off the field, going through pregame warmups. Taking care of my legs, getting in the cold tub, stretching, lifting — that’s all part of the equation.

TZ: People see the game between the lines, but they don’t always appreciate how much physical and mental work goes into each day’s preparation — and how that adds up over a six-month season. You probably had a decent head start on that knowledge, between your great seasons at Kent State and, of course, having your dad around. Did those things give you an extra step coming into the pro ranks?

JC: For sure. I’m very blessed to have my dad in my life — both as a father and right now in my career as a mentor. He played 12 years in the big leagues and he’s been through it all. One thing he really stresses is having a routine, because baseball can

feel very repetitive. You’re going to the field every day doing the same things, and he always says to fall in love with the process and the routine. He has this expression: ‘stay underwater and don’t come up till the season’s over.’ It’s a metaphor for staying in the routine and not looking too far ahead — just being in the present moment and trying to dominate every single day.

TZ: This week you’ve had a chance to get back at the plate and into the outfield. Have there been any moments where you’ve had to slow yourself down and say, ‘Hey, I don’t need to make up for lost time or try to be a player I’m not’?

JC: For sure. When you change environments, there’s an adjustment — not just facing different competition, but going from playing in front of nobody to playing in front of a lot of people. You really have to focus on calming your nerves and controlling the process. Staying focused on your pitch, your breath, your plan. There have definitely been some at-bats where I’ve been a little amped up with the crowd going, but that’ll come with experience. Honestly, it’s just way better playing in this environment. This is why you play baseball. You want to be in the box with the game on the line. The biggest thing is getting used to that environment and embracing it.

TZ: Speaking of environments — one thing you didn’t get to experience to start this season was Nat Bailey Stadium. You have a two-week homestand coming up, Canada

Day at home, fireworks, the whole thing. What have you heard about the Nat, and what are you looking forward to?

JC: I’ve heard only good things. The environment is awesome, the fans come out and show out, and they love to support the Canadians. The guys say the energy is great — they feed off it. And just playing for Vancouver in general, the whole city, the whole country — as an organization connected to the Blue Jays, it’s really cool. I’m really looking forward to it.

TZ: Let’s finish with this — get in the crystal ball for a moment. You won’t have as many at-bats by the end of the season as you planned coming out of spring training. But if we have this conversation again in early September, ideally at the start of a Northwest League Championship Series, what does a successful first year in High-A look like for you?

JC: Great question. I don’t want to get too caught up in the results — home runs, batting average, stats like that. What I really want is to look back and say that every day I contributed to winning baseball and got better in some way. Hopefully I’ve improved my standing in the organization and been the best version of myself for my teammates, these coaches, and the Canadians fans. And at the end of the day, we all want to win a championship. That’s the goal. I know these guys are process-oriented and present in the moment, but when you get to the end of the season, that’s what you’re working toward.

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FIELD STAFF

JOSE MAYORGA

17 MANAGER

After leading the C’s to a 75-win season in 2025 – the second-most regular season wins for the club this millennium – and a franchise-record 11-game winning streak, Jose Mayorga is back on the top step in the home dugout. Mayorga has been managing in the Blue Jays system since 2022. He spent two seasons at the helm for the FCL Blue Jays then managed Single-A Dunedin to a 69-61 record in 2024, the club’s best mark since 2019. The Pueblo Nuevo, Panama native was also the bench coach for the C’s in 2018. Mayorga brings a championship pedigree to Vancouver, leading the Federales de Chiriqui to back-to-back Panamanian Professional Baseball League titles in 202223 and 2023-24. The latter squad went 5-1 in the 2024 Caribbean Series and placed third in the tournament. Mayorga returned to Los Federales this offseason and will be the head man for Panama at this year’s World Baseball Classic. As a player, Mayorga was a catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies system from 2010 to 2015.

MATT VON ROEMER

BENCH COACH

von Roemer is back as Mayorga’s right-hand man, continuing his impressive rise as a professional coach since joining the Blue Jays as an intern in 2019. Among many team highlights in 2025, he celebrated his first win as a pro manager when he filled in during Mayorga’s paternity leave. He has rapidly ascended the organizational ranks, first as Technology Operations Coordinator then as Double-A New Hampshire’s development coach in 2023 before making his bench coach debut on Mayorga’s staff with Single-A Dunedin last year. The Kendall Park, NJ native played collegiately at Kenyon College from 2015 to 2018, slashing .366/.416/.503 with a .919 OPS in 147 games played across four seasons with the Lords (now known as the Owls).

ERIC YARDLEY

29 PITCHING COACH

Eric Yardley returns to the same role he thrived in last year, shepherding the likes of ranked Blue Jays prospects Trey Yesavage, Gage Stanifer and Fernando Perez as part of one of the Northwest League’s best pitching staffs. A native of Richland, WA, the former right-handed reliever posted a career ERA of 3.52 in 53.2 innings of work across 51 MLB games. Yardley also logged Triple-A innings with the Cubs and Blue Jays in 2022. He joined the coaching ranks last season and served as Double-A New Hampshire’s bullpen coach.

JONATHAN DAVIS 11

HITTING COACH

Former big leaguer Jonathan Davis will work with the hitters this season after joining the C’s staff in the same role in the second half last year. Originally drafted by Toronto in the 15th round of the 2013 draft out of Central Arkansas, Davis stopped in Vancouver in 2014 then continued up the ladder until he made his MLB debut on September 5, 2018. He appeared in 102 games across four seasons with the Blue Jays then was picked up by the Yankees, where he wrapped up the 2021 campaign. He signed with Milwaukee in 2022 then spent his final big league season with Miami in 2023. After retiring as a player, he joined Single-A Dunedin’s coaching staff in 2024.

13 ASSISTANT PITCHING COACH

PETR STŘÍBRCKÝ

14 POSITION COACH

Petr Stříbrcký returns to the C’s for his second High-A season after serving in the same role last year. The Blansko, Czech Republic native has played and coached all over the world, including an eight-year stint as the director of the Portuguese Baseball Academy. Stříbrcký joined Toronto’s organization as the hitting coach of the DSL Blue Jays in 2019 and returned to that role in 2021 before arriving stateside as the development coach of the FCL Blue Jays in 2022. He was promoted to Single-A Dunedin in 2023 and spent two seasons with the D-Jays.

TOMMY CAULFIELD

TRACE BAKER 36 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 230

DOB: 12/18/23

HOMETOWN: Winterville, NC

SCHOOL: UNC Wilmington/Catawba Valley CC

ACQUIRED: 13th round, 2025

PRO YEAR: 1st

GILBERTO BATISTA 28 PITCHER THROWS: Right

HT: 6-0 WT: 190

DOB: 2001-08-05

HOMETOWN: San Cristobal, DR

ACQUIRED: Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24

PRO YEAR: 4th

SILVANO HECHAVARRIA 48 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 205

DOB: 03/18/03

HOMETOWN: Cueto, CUB

SCHOOL: USF/Lee University

ACQUIRED: International Free Agent, 06/07/24

PRO YEAR: 3rd

COLBY HOLCOMBE

PITCHER THROWS: Right

HT: 6-6 WT: 250

DOB: 02/12/2012

HOMETOWN: Florence, AL

SCHOOL: Mississippi State/NE Miss. CC

ACQUIRED: 9th round, 2024 PRO YEAR: 3rd

JACK NEDROW 19 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-2 WT: 230

DOB: 10/10/02

HOMETOWN: Murfreesboro, TN

SCHOOL: USF/Lee University

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 05/11/26

PRO YEAR: 1st

CONNOR O’HALLORAN

PITCHER THROWS: Left

HT: 6-2 WT: 195

DOB: 22 - 09/01/02

HOMETOWN: Mississauga, ON

ACQUIRED: 5th Round, 2023 PRO YEAR: 4th

JACK ESHLEMAN 10 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-2 WT: 185 DOB: 10/13/03

HOMETOWN: Collegeville, PA SCHOOL: Hamilton College

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 08/01/24 PRO YEAR: 2nd

JOHNNY KING 44 PITCHER THROWS: Left

HT: 6-3 WT: 210 DOB: 07/26/06

HOMETOWN: Naples, FL

SCHOOL: Naples HS

ACQUIRED: 3rd round, 2024 PRO YEAR: 2nd

CARSON PIERCE 35

PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-3 WT: 215

DOB: 2009-10-01

HOMETOWN: Edmond, OK

SCHOOL: Oklahoma/Cowley College

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 08/04/23

PRO YEAR: 3rd

EMINEN FLORES 27 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 5-11 WT: 180

DOB: 02/27/03

HOMETOWN: Santiago, DR

ACQUIRED: Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22

PRO YEAR: 5th

LANDEN MAROUDIS 22 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-3 WT: 190

DOB: 12/16/04

HOMETOWN: Largo, FL

SCHOOL: Calvary Christian HS

ACQUIRED: 4th round, 2023 PRO YEAR: 3rd

JAY

SCHUELER 34 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-3 WT: 205

DOB: 2006-05-01

HOMETOWN: Rock Falls, IL

SCHOOL: Southeastern/Parkland College

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/22/24

PRO YEAR: 3rd

DANIEL GUERRA 31 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-6 WT: 230

DOB: 03/13/04

HOMETOWN: Catia La Mar, VZ

ACQUIRED: Intl. Free Agent, 08/06/22

PRO YEAR: 5th

CARSON MYERS 5 PITCHER

THROWS: Left

HT: 6-3 WT: 213

DOB: 6/03/2003

HOMETOWN: Asheville, NC

SCHOOL: Auburn

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/18/25

PRO YEAR: 2nd

JONATHAN TODD 33 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-6 WT: 225

DOB: 08/21/01

HOMETOWN: Reidsville, NC

SCHOOL: Western Carolina

ACQUIRED: 15th round, 2024

PRO YEAR: 3rd

DYLAN WATTS 39 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 193

DOB: 07/15/04

HOMETOWN: Enumclaw, WA

SCHOOL: Auburn/Tacoma CC

ACQUIRED: 7th round, 2025

PRO YEAR: 1st

HOLDEN WILKERSON 30 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 205

DOB: 2006-07-03

HOMETOWN: Roanoke, VA

SCHOOL: Virginia Military Institute

ACQUIRED: 18th round, 2024

PRO YEAR: 2nd

ALEX STONE 32 PITCHER

THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 234

DOB: 11/03/01

HOMETOWN: Andover, NJ

SCHOOL: Duke

ACQUIRED: NDFA 07/23/24

PRO YEAR: 3rd

BATS/THROWS: S-R

HT: 6-0 WT: 207

DOB: 2011-12-03

HOMETOWN: Columbia, SC

SCHOOL: Hammond School

ACQUIRED: 2nd round (CB), 2022

PRO YEAR: 5th

REECE WISSINGER 37 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-5 WT: 220

DOB: 2026/27/01

HOMETOWN: Burlington, IA

SCHOOL: Southeastern/ Southeastern CC

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/18/25

PRO YEAR: 1st

MANNY BELTRE

7 INFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-10 WT: 175

DOB: 2006-09-04

HOMETOWN: Invivienda, DR

ACQUIRED: Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/21

PRO YEAR: 6th

PEYTON WILLIAMS

INFIELDER

HT: 6-5 WT: 255

B/T: L/L

DOB: 09/14/00

HOMETOWN: Johnston, IA

SCHOOL: Iowa

ACQUIRED: 7th round, 2022

PRO YEAR: 5th

EDWARD DURAN 12 CATCHER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-11 WT: 210

DOB: 05/29/04

HOMETOWN: Caracas, VZ

ACQUIRED: Trade w/MIA, 08/31/22

PRO YEAR: 6th

KENDRY CHIRINOS 23 INFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-11 WT: 190

DOB: 2010-06-04

HOMETOWN: Bachaquero, VZ

ACQUIRED: Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22

PRO YEAR: 5th

JAKE CASEY 4 OUTFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Left/Right

HT: 6-2 WT: 190

DOB: 04/17/03

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, PA

SCHOOL: Kent State

ACQUIRED: 15th round, 2025

PRO YEAR: 2nd

JACOB SHARP 3 CATCHER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-7 WT: 180

DOB: 09/15/01

HOMETOWN: Whittier, CA

SCHOOL: UNLV

ACQUIRED: Trade w/SEA, 07/26/24

PRO YEAR: 4th

MADDOX LATTA

6 INFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-11 WT: 193

DOB: 01/21/03

HOMETOWN: Granada Hills, CA

SCHOOL: CSU Fullerton/LA Valley College

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/18/25 PRO YEAR: 2nd

JR FREETHY 9 INFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: S-R

HT: 6-0 WT: 215

DOB: 12/23/02

HOMETOWN: Rocklin, CA

SCHOOL: Nevada

ACQUIRED: 14th round, 2024

PRO YEAR: 3rd

ERIC SNOW

1 PITCHER

THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 5-8 WT: 188

DOB: 03/10/04

HOMETOWN: Forsyth, GA

SCHOOL: Auburn/USF

ACQUIRED: 6th round, 2025

PRO YEAR: 2nd

ALEXIS HERNANDEZ 24 OUTFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Right/Right

HT: 6-1 WT: 185

DOB: 2010-05-02

HOMETOWN: Tinaco, VZ

ACQUIRED: Rule 5 (BOS), 2023

PRO YEAR: 6th

SAM SHAW 9

OUTFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: L/R

HT: 5-10 WT: 180

DOB: 02/26/05

HOMETOWN: Victoria, BC

AQUIRED: 9th, 2023

PRO YEAR: 4th

2026 TRANSACTIONS

06/27 Vancouver released OF Matt Scannell.

MATHIEU VALLEE

16 OUTFIELDER

BATS/THROWS: Left/Right

HT: 5-9 WT: 175

DOB: 08/08/00

HOMETOWN: Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, QC

SCHOOL: So. Illinois/NE Okla. A&M/ DBU

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 02/19/26

PRO YEAR: 1st

06/24 Vancouver transferred RHP Eminen Flores from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

06/23 Vancouver activated OF Jake Casey from the 7-day injured list.

06/23 Vancouver activated OF Mathieu Vallee from the 60day injured list.

06/20 Vancouver sent LHP Connor O'Halloran on a rehab assignment to FCL.

06/19 C Alex Stone assigned to Vancouver from New Hampshire.

06/16 Vancouver sent OF Jake Casey on a rehab assignment to Dunedin.

06/16 RHP Danny Thompson Jr. assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Vancouver.

06/16 RHP Dylan Watts assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin Blue Jays.

06/13 Vancouver placed RHP Daniel Guerra on the 7-day injured list.

06/12 SS Eric Snow assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin Blue Jays.

06/12 SS Dub Gleed assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Vancouver.

06/11 RHP Jack Nedrow assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

06/09 Vancouver released C Hayden Gilliland.

06/09 Vancouver released OF Brennan Orf.

06/09 Vancouver sent OF Jake Casey on a rehab assignment to FCL.

06/08 Vancouver sent OF Mathieu Vallee on a rehab assignment to FCL.

06/06 Vancouver placed RHP Carson Pierce on the 7-day injured list.

06/06 Vancouver activated OF Sam Shaw from the 60-day injured list.

06/05 OF Carter Cunningham assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

05/27 Vancouver activated C Edward Duran from the 7-day injured list.

05/27 Vancouver sent OF Sam Shaw on a rehab assignment to Dunedin.

05/27 RHP Jack Eshleman assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

05/20 RHP Kelena Sauer assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

05/18 Vancouver sent OF Sam Shaw on a rehab assignment to FCL.

05/18 LHP Carson Myers assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

05/17 Vancouver placed RHP Eminen Flores on the 7-day injured list.

05/13 Vancouver sent C Edward Duran on a rehab assignment to Dunedin.

05/11 Vancouver sent C Edward Duran on a rehab assignment to FCL.

05/03 Vancouver sent RHP Silvano Hechavarria on a rehab assignment to Dunedin.

05/03 SS Arjun Nimmala assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

05/03 RHP Nolan Perry assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

05/03 RHP Austin Cates assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

05/01 Vancouver activated 3B Kendry Chirinos from the 7-day injured list.

04/28 2B Adrian Pinto assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

04/28 RHP Aaron Munson assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

04/28 RHP Reece Wissinger assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

04/22 Vancouver transferred OF Mathieu Vallee from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

04/22 Vancouver transferred RHP Colby Holcombe from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

04/18 Vancouver activated 1B Peyton Williams.

04/18 1B Peyton Williams assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

04/17 Vancouver placed 3B Kendry Chirinos on the 7-day injured list.

04/14 Vancouver activated RHP Trace Baker.

04/14 Vancouver sent 2B Adrian Pinto on a rehab assignment to Dunedin.

04/14 Vancouver activated RHP Trace Baker.

04/14 RHP Trace Baker assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

04/13 Vancouver placed RHP Colby Holcombe on the 7-day injured list.

04/13 Vancouver placed C Edward Duran on the 7-day injured list.

04/10 Vancouver activated C Jacob Sharp.

04/09 LHP Mason Olson assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

04/07 SS Dub Gleed assigned to Vancouver.

04/07 Vancouver activated OF Matt Scannell.

04/07 OF Matt Scannell assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin.

04/07 RHP Austin Marozas assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver.

04/04 Vancouver placed OF Jake Casey on the 7-day injured list.

DALTON HOLEMO ATHLETIC TRAINER

JOE CARDONA STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CALLISTA TSANGARAKIS ATHLETIC TRAINER

JUAN GARCIA MENTAL PERFORMANCE

NOAH OR ASST. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

OWEN RUDDOCK TECHNOLOGY & COACHING ASST.

NOLAN BOWKER CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

KAT MUSIAL DIETITIAN

DOG DAY OF SUMMER

BRING YOUR PUP TO THE PARK!

TUESD AY, JULY 28

THURSDAY, July 30 | 7:05

A LEGEND REMEMBERS: JIM ROBSON’S FINAL INTERVIEW

Last autumn, legendary sportscaster Jim Robson sat down with the Vancouver Canadians as part of the club’s 75th anniversary celebration series, reflecting on decades of baseball memories in Vancouver. It would prove to be one of the final extended interviews of his remarkable career. Robson passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving behind a broadcasting legacy woven into the fabric of sports in British Columbia.

Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on January 17, 1935, James Alexander Robson found his way to a microphone at just 17 years old, joining CJAV radio in Port Alberni to cover senior men’s basketball. By 1956, he had made his way to Vancouver and CKWX, where he called games for the BC Lions, the Vancouver Mounties of the Pacific Coast Baseball League — predecessors to the modern-day Canadians — and the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks. When Vancouver was granted an NHL expansion franchise in 1970, Robson moved to CKNW and never looked back. For nearly three decades, his voice was the soundtrack of Canucks hockey: two Stanley Cup Final runs in 1982 and 1994, four Finals on Hockey Night in Canada, five NHL All-Star Games, and more than 2,000 NHL games called without ever missing a broadcast due to illness. The Hockey Hall of Fame honoured him with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 1992. He was inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in 1998, the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 2000, and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2002. He was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2011. The broadcast gondola at Rogers Arena bears his name.

Long before he became synonymous with the Vancouver Canucks and Hockey Night in Canada, Robson was immersed in baseball. From the old ballparks of Vancouver to the Pacific Coast League’s golden era, he witnessed firsthand the evolution of professional baseball in the city. Across more than seven decades behind the microphone, Robson developed a gift for storytelling rooted not only in statistics and scores, but in people, atmosphere and memory.

In this latest excerpt from his final interview, Robson recalls the figures who left the deepest impressions during his years at the

ballpark — from a bitter and brilliant Satchel Paige in a near-empty clubhouse, to Hall of Fame managers nursing beers in the press room long after the final out, to a sullen Duke Snider won over by a stack of old magazines. Along the way, he reflects on what made baseball, above all other sports, the natural home of storytelling.

Part Five: Characters, Stories and the Press Room

Asked about the people who stood out during his years at Capilano Stadium — not necessarily the famous names, but those who left a lasting mark on his experience — Robson began with one of the most celebrated figures in baseball history.

“I’ll start with Satchel Paige,” he said.

Paige was pitching for the Portland Beavers on a Sunday afternoon in Vancouver, near the very end of a career that had spanned decades and two entirely different eras of professional baseball. Robson guessed he was in his early fifties. Armed with a reel-to-reel tape machine, Robson went to the Portland dugout well before game time and asked manager Tommy Heath if he could speak with Paige.

“He said he’s in the clubhouse,” Robson recalled. “So I go in and there are two people there — a trainer and Satchel Paige. The rest of the team is out doing batting practice.”

Paige agreed to an interview. What followed was, by Robson’s account, remarkable.

“He was very bitter,” Robson said. “He talked about how badly the Black players were treated, how long it took to get to the Baseball Hall of Fame, how he finally got to the major leagues with the Cleveland

Indians after all those years pitching in the Negro Leagues. It was a terrific interview.”

Ron Robinson aired it between innings on their baseball broadcast. But the tape — a reel-to-reel recording of one of the great voices of the game speaking candidly about race, injustice and a career deferred — was never preserved.

“Ron kept the reel for other interviews at other times,” Robson said, with a pause that made the loss plain. “We never kept the interview with Satchel Paige.”

The Press Room

Across the hall from the Capilano Stadium offices, there was a press room. After games, the media would gather there, and the visiting manager — and sometimes the Vancouver manager, along with others connected to the game — would come in to unwind. It was, Robson said, where baseball really happened.

“My wife probably wondered why I got home at 11:30 when the game ended at 10,” he said with a laugh. “Because the guys all went to the press room.”

The names that passed through that room were extraordinary. Warren Spahn managed in the Coast League. Duke Snider managed in the Coast League. Hall of Famers, legends of the game, sitting in a modest room across from the offices at Capilano Stadium, sharing stories late into the night. Mostly they came through as managers, though occasionally as players winding down at the end of long careers.

Not everyone lingered for conversation. Robson remembered Dusty Rhodes — a hero of the Giants’ World Series run in the early 1950s, by then a sort of playing-coach with Tacoma — who would stop into the press room, help himself to two or three beers

from the fridge, pocket them, and head for the team bus.

“But the manager would stay,” Robson said, “because somebody in the crowd would take the manager back to the hotel. And that’s where the stories came out.”

Robson reflected on why baseball, more than any other sport, seemed to generate this kind of storytelling.

“Baseball — maybe it’s the pace of the game or something — it just lends itself to storytelling,” he said. “All sports have their history and their stories. But baseball’s different.”

Five Copies of Sport Magazine

Among the Hall of Famers who managed in the Pacific Coast League, Duke Snider left a particular impression — though not immediately a warm one. Snider had just finished his playing career with the Dodgers and was managing their Spokane farm club. He was, by Robson’s account, not enjoying it.

“I’d go down to the dugout to get the lineups — that was always my first move at the ballpark,” Robson said. “Get the visiting lineup off the wall, then go over and get the Vancouver lineup for my scorebook. But Duke was just sitting there, not very outgoing.”

The next time Spokane came to town, Robson arrived at the dugout with five copies of Sport Magazine — each one featuring Snider on the cover. He had boxes of the old issues in his basement.

“Boy, did that change things,” Robson said. “He started looking through them and saying, ‘Wow, I don’t even remember this.’ And right away he warmed up.”

Others left their mark through sheer longevity and excellence at the minor league level. George Bamberger, a pitcher Robson

remembered fondly, went 68 and two-thirds innings without issuing a walk during his time in the Coast League — and once told Robson that he had made more money pitching in the minor leagues than he ever earned in the majors.

A Reporter, Not an Entertainer

For all the remarkable people he encountered, Robson was clear about his own approach. He was a reporter, not a socializer — someone who described the game rather than chased stories off the field.

“I never really socialized with the players,” he said. “I just thought of myself as a reporter rather than a guy digging up scoops. I wasn’t much of a man for that.”

His longtime colleague Tom Larscheid — a celebrated football broadcaster in his own right — used to challenge him on precisely this point.

“Tom would get so frustrated with me,” Robson recalled. “He’d say, ‘Loosen up. This is not World War III. We are in the entertainment business.’”

Robson smiled at the memory.

“And I’d say, ‘Oh, is that right? I didn’t know that.’” He paused. “And he’s right, of course. That’s the way it is now. A lot of the commentators are entertainers. But it wasn’t that way when I came up — old school, especially when you did baseball on your own.”

It was, in many ways, a summation of the man himself: someone who had shared a room with Satchel Paige, handed Duke Snider his own magazine covers, and spent countless late nights listening to legends in a press room long since gone — and who had never once thought of any of it as anything other than doing his job.

George Bamberger & Jack McKeon

extravaganza Fireworks postgame

THURSDAY, JULY 9

CANADIANS TO REACH THE MAJOR LEAGUES

The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club has welcomed more than 800 players onto its rosters since 2000. That’s a lot of guys all striving to one day reach the bright lights of the Major Leagues. Here is a list of every one of our players who has arrived at the game’s highest stage and play in Major League Baseball.

2003 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Rich Harden P 2001 21-Jul Oakland

Neal Cotts P 2001 12-Aug Chicago (AL)

Mike Wood P 2001 21-Aug Oakland

2004 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Santiago Casilla P 2002 09-Aug Oakland

Nick Swisher OF 2002 03-Sep Oakland

Joe Blanton P 2002 24-Sep Oakland

2005 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Mark Teahen INF 2002 04-Apr Kansas City

Dan Johnson INF 2001 27-May Oakland

Omar Quintanilla INF 2003 31-Jul Colorado

Freddie Bynum INF 2000 30-Aug Oakland

Nelson Cruz OF 2002 17-Sep Milwaukee

2006 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

John Rheinecker P 2001 22-Apr Texas

Andre Either OF 2003 02-May Los Angeles (NL)

Chris Mabeus P 2001 29-May Milwaukee

Kurt Suzuki C 2004 12-Jun Oakland

Jason Windsor P 2004 17-Jul Oakland

Jeremy Brown C 2002 03-Sep Oakland

Mark Kiger INF 2002 13-Oct Oakland

2007 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Travis Buck OF 2005 02-Apr Oakland

Jared Burton P 2002 04-Apr Cincinnati

Danny Putman OF 2004 23-Apr Oakland

Dallas Braden P 2004 24-Apr Oakland

Connor Robertson P 2004 17-May Oakland

Marshal McDougall INF 2000 05-Jun Texas

Kevin Melillo INF 2004 24-Jun Oakland

Bill Murphy P 2002 03-Sep Arizona

2008 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Gregorio Petit INF 2004 18-May Oakland

John Baker C 2002 09-Jul Florida

Jeff Gray P 2005 08-Sep Oakland

2009 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Andrew Bailey P 2006 06-Apr Oakland

Landon Powell C 2004 11-Apr Oakland

Tommy Everidge INF 2004 28-Jul Oakland

Brad Kilby P 2005 02-Sep Oakland

Jeff Baisley INF 2005 09-Sep Oakland

2010 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

A.J. Griffin P 2010 24-Jun Oakland

Alexi Ogando P 2004 15-Jul Texas

2011 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Justin Sellers INF 2005 12-Aug Los Angeles (NL)

Anthony Recker C 2005 25-Aug Oakland

Corey Brown OF 2007 06-Sep Washington

2012 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Pedro Figueroa P 2007 21-Apr Oakland

Sean Doolittle P 2007 05-Jun Oakland

Dan Straily P 2009 30-Aug Oakland

2013 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Ian Krol P 2009 05-Jun Washington

Kevin Pillar OF 2011 14-Aug Toronto

Max Stassi C 2009 20-Aug Houston

Michael Choice OF 2010 02-Sep Oakland

2014 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Bo Schultz P 2009 23-Mar Arizona

Marcus Stroman P 2012 04-May Toronto

Aaron Sanchez P 2011 23-Jul Toronto

Dalton Pompey OF 2012 02-Sep Toronto

Daniel Norris P 2012 05-Sep Toronto

2015 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Miguel Castro P 2014 06-Apr Toronto

Roberto Osuna P 2012 08-Apr Toronto

Noah Syndergaard P 2011 12-May New York (NL)

Justin Nicolino P 2011 20-Jun Miami

Dusty Coleman INF 2008 03-Jul Kansas City

David Rollins P 2011 04-Jul Seattle

2016 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Andy Burns INF 2011 09-May Toronto

Matt Dermody P 2013 03-Sep Toronto

2017 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Dwight Smith Jr. OF 2012 18-May Toronto

Seth Frankoff P 2010 09-Jun Chicago (NL)

Ian Parmley OF 2013 23-Jun Toronto

Franklin Barreto INF 2014 24-Jun Oakland

Taylor Cole P 2012 09-Aug Toronto

Tim Mayza P 2014 15-Aug Toronto

Jairo Labourt P 2014 01-Sep Detroit

Carlos Ramirez P 2012 01-Sep Toronto

Richard Urena INF 2014 01-Sep Toronto

Tim Locastro INF 2014 29-Sep Los Angeles (NL)

2018 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Ryan Borucki P 2014 26-Jun Toronto

Justin Shafer P 2014 18-Aug Toronto

Murphy Smith P 2009 27-Aug Toronto

Dawel Lugo INF 2013 30-Aug Detroit

Jose Fernandez P 2014 01-Sep Toronto

Jonathan Davis OF 2014 05-Sep Toronto

Jon Berti INF 2011 26-Sep Toronto

2019 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

John Schneider MGR 2011/14-15 28-Mar Toronto

Travis Bergen P 2015-17 29-Mar San Francisco

Cavan Biggio INF 2016 25-May Toronto

T.J. Zeuch RHP 2016 03-Sep Toronto

Lane Thomas OF 2015 17-Apr St. Louis

Ryan McBroom INF/OF 2014 03-Sep Kansas City

2020 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Nate Pearson P 2017 29-Jul Toronto

Dany Jiménez P 2017 23-Jul San Francisco

Patrick Murhpy P 2016 18-Sep Toronto

Ángel Perdomo P 2015 18-Aug Milwaukee

2021 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Josh Palacios OF 2016 09-Apr Toronto

Alek Manoah P 2019 27-May Toronto

Riley Adams C 2018 08-Jun Toronto

Tayler Saucedo P 2015 17-Jun Toronto

Nick Allgeyer P 2018 02-Jul Toronto

Otto López INF 2018 17-Aug Toronto

2022 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Zach Jackson P 2016 9-April Oakland

Zach Logue P 2017 19-April Oakland

Christian Lopes INF 2012 20-April Oakland

Vinny Capra INF 2018 1-May Toronto

Danny Young P 2015 9-May Seattle

Josh Winckowski P 2018 28-May Boston

Jake Fishman P 2017 31-July Marlins

2023 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Samad Taylor INF 2017 18-Jun Kansas City

Spencer Horwitz OF 2021 19-Jun Toronto

Davis Schneider INF/OF 2022 4-Aug Toronto

Hagen Danner P 2021 11-Aug Toronto

Cam Eden OF 2021 21-Sep Toronto

Jose Espada P 2018 24-Sep San Diego

2024 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Addison Barger INF/OF 2021 24-Apr Blue Jays

Brandon Eisert P 2021 17-Jun Toronto

Adam Kloffenstein P 2022 20-Jun St.Louis

Orelvis Martinez INF 2021 21-Jun Toronto

Steward Berroa INF 2022 23-Jun Toronto

Yosver Zulueta P 2022 25-Jun Cincinnati

Leo Jimenez INF 2022 4-July Toronto

Luis De Los Santos INF 2021 31-July Toronto

Griffin Conine OF 2018 26-Aug Miami

2025 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Alan Roden OF 2023 27-Mar Blue Jays

Mason Fluharty P 2022 01-Apr Blue Jays

Matt Svanson P 2022 17-Apr Cardinals

Paxton Schultz P 2021 20-Apr Blue Jays

Will Robertson OF 2021 12-Jun Blue Jays

Lázaro Estrada P 2021 5-Jul Blue Jays

Trey Yesavage P 2025 15-Sep Blue Jays

2026 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM

Adam Macko P 2023 21-May Blue Jays

Hayden Juenger P 2021 31-May Blue Jays

Chad Dallas P 2023 4-Jun Blue Jays

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HOW TO SCORE A BASEBALL GAME

Different fans have different methods of keeping a scorecard, and many use their own notations. But here's a simple method: For example, If the hitter grounds out to shortstop, for example, write in "6-3," which shows the shortstop threw him out at first base. If the hitter flies out to left field, write a "7."

If the batter gets a hit, write in the hit according to which base he reached. Each corner of the box represents a base, with the lowerright corner being first.

If he singles, put a "-" in the lower right. If he doubles, write a "=" in the upper right, and so on. For a walk, use "BB" in the lower right. As the runner advances, mark the appropriate symbol in the appropriate corner.

If a runner scores, put a circle at the bottom of the box, and inside the

1ST INNING

1. SINGLED, ADVANCED ON NEXT BATTER'S WALK, TOOK 3RD ON FIELDER'S CHOICE, SCOREO ON NO. 4 BATTER'S DOUBLE

2. WALKED, LATER FORCED OUT, SHORTSTOP TO SECOND BASE

3. REACHED ON FIELDER'S CHOICE, ADVANCED TO 3RD ON NEXT BATTER'S DOUBLE, SCORED ON NO. 5 BATTER'S SINGLE

4. DOUBLED, SCORED ON NO. 5 BATTER'S SINGLE

5. SINGLED, ADVANCED TO 2ND ON NEXT BATTER'S SINGLE, STOLE 3RD BASE, THROWN OUT ON GROUNDER, SHORTSTOP TO CATCHER

6. SINGLED, STOLE 2ND BASE

7. REACHED 1ST ON FIELDER’S CHOICE

8. POPPED OUT TO 2ND BASE

2ND INNING

9. LEADOFF WITH DOUBLE

1. FLIED OUT TO CENTERFIELD

2. POPPED OUT TO SHORTSTOP

3. STRUCKOUT SWINGING

Umpires use a number of signals. Some of these are familiar and are associated with the Rules of Baseball, like safe, out, foul, etc. These are a few you are likely to see when scoring a game.

circle put the symbol of the play and/or the player that drove him in. For example, if the No. 5 hitter drives in two runs with a single, mark his single in the bottom right of his box and mark a circle with the number "5" in the boxes of the runners who score (Some people like to use uniform numbers here, so you can tell who did what, even after lineup changes).

At the end of each inning, total the hits and runs for that inning only. At the end of the game you'll be able to add the innings total to get the game score.

1. CENTER FIELDER

2. SHORTSTOP

3. 1ST BASEMAN

4. 3RD BASEMAN

5. RIGHT FIELDER

6. LEFT FIELDER

7. DESIGNATED HITTER

8. 2ND BASEMAN

9. CATCHER

Called Out on Strikes:

Fielder’s Choice: Hit by Pitch: Wild Pitch:

SHORTSTOP LEFT FIELDER CENTER FIELDER RIGHT FIELDER

FOUL BALL

FOUL TIP STRIKE OUT

BASIC UMPIRE SIGNS FOR THE PLAYERS AND FANS

BY LINA

MEET OUR MASCOTS

THE VANCOUVER CANADIANS HAVE AN ARMY OF MASCOTS THAT ARE ALL DESIGNED WITH ONE COMMON GOAL – ENSURE EVERYONE OUT AT HISTORIC ROGERS FIELD AT NAT BAILEY STADIUM HAS FUN! FROM A LOVEABLE BEAR TO A TRIO OF SUSHI THAT ARE READY TO ROCK – NOT TO MENTION A CONDIMENT AND UTENSIL? THE CANADIANS MASCOTS ARE TRULY ONE OF A KIND!

BOB BROWN BEAR

Debut: 2007

Occupation: Canadians’ official mascot Favourite Pastime: Meeting fans, giving high fives and hugs, posing for photos

About BBB: Makes more than 150 local community appearances every year and named after Vancouver’s Mr. Baseball, Bob Brown who dedicated his whole life to the game we love so dearly.

MR. KAPPA MAKI

Debut: 2008

Occupation: Staying cool, Professional Racer Favourite Pastime: Attending birthday parties, winning races

Make-Up: Few slices of cucumber wrapped in rice and then rolled in a piece of dried seaweed. Sleek and light - Mr. Kappa Maki is always a tough competitor.

CHEF WASABI

Debut: 2008

Occupation: Chef, professional racer Favourite Pastime: Running, cooking Make-Up: Whether you buy wasabi in root form or as a green powder, there is one thing that is for sure - Chef Wasabi is one spicy addition to our Sushi Race!

SADAHARU SOY

Debut: 2015

Occupation: Pot Stirrer, Professional Racer Favourite Pastime: Cooking, meeting fans, running

Make-Up: Known to add a little saltiness to any meal, Sadaharu Soy was named after the legendary baseball slugger Sadaharu Oh who’s legend is global. Sadaharu is both physical and a little trickly during the sushi races!

MS. BC ROLL

Debut: 2008

Occupation: Pageant queen, professional racer Favourite Pastime: Beating Chef Wasabi in Sushi Races and hanging out at the ballpark Make-Up: Combination of barbecue BC smoked salmon and fresh cucumber with a little mayonnaise to keep her rollin'.

CHOP N’ STIX

Debut: 2018

Occupation: Hand Tools, Professional Racers Favourite Pastimes: Helping people, racing Make-Up: Renewable, reusable and environmentally friendly! Chop & Stix come to the ballpark to keep the peace between the super competitive sushi and sauce. Connected at the top, Chop & Stix have a few challenges to iron out during the race – but they always get an A for effort.

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