OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE VANCOUVER CANADIANS
LANDEN MAROUDIS
2026 SEASON - ISSUE 9
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FRONT OFFICE STAFF 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. VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026 / 5
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..
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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.
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MATTHEW REYES
MAYELA RODRIGUEZ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
LEVI WEBER
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.
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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The Canadians are a part of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The C’s are a High A affiliate of the Blue Jays. That means they are in the middle of the Toronto farm system, slightly higher than the Dunedin Blue Jays (Low A) and the Gulf Coast Blue Jays (Rookie). Baseball players work their way up through the organization in hopes of getting to the big leagues. Toronto is in the American League and pulls its talent from these teams. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (MLB) | TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA (416) 341-1000 | BLUEJAYS.COM MANAGER
JOHN SCHNEIDER
DON MATTINGLY
BENCH COACH
ASSOCIATE MANAGER
PITCHING COACH
PETE WALKER
DAVID POPKINS
FIRST BASE COACH
THIRD BASE COACH
ASSISTANT HITTING COACH
ASSISTANT HITTING COACH
ASSISTANT PITCHING COACH
MARK BUDZINSKI
DEMARLO HALE
CARLOS FEBLES
BULLPEN COACH
LOU IANNOTTI
BULLPEN CATCHER
GRAHAM JOHNSON
HUNTER MENSE
BULLPEN CATCHER
ALEX ANDREOPOULOS
HITTING COACH
SAM GREENE
MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH
LUIS HURTADO
JOHN LANNAN
BUFFALO BISONS (AAA) | BUFFALO, NEW YORK (716) 846-2000 | BISONS.COM MANAGER
BENCH COACH
CASEY CANDAELE
HITTING COACH
CESAR MARTIN
RYAN LONG
ASST. HITTING COACH
PITCHING COACH
TREVOR CHO
DREW HAYES
ASST. PITCHING COACH
COACH
HENRY LEAKE
CHRIS SCHAEFFER
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS (AA) | MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (603) 641-2005 | NHFISHERCATS.COM MANAGER
BRENT LAVALLEE
BENCH COACH
HITTING COACH
JAKE McGUIGGAN
MITCH HUCKABAY
PITCHING COACH
POSITION COACH
AUSTIN BIBENS-DIRKX
COACH
THOMAS CAULFIELD
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VANCOUVER CANADIANS (HIGH A) | VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (604) 872-5232 | CANADIANSBASEBALL.COM MANAGER
BENCH COACH
JOSE MAYORGA
MATT VON ROEMER
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
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KATIE REYES
PITCHING COACH
HITTING COACH
ERIC YARDLEY
POSITION COACH
JONATHAN DAVIS
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DALTON HOLEMO
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ROBELIN BAUTISTA
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GIL KIM
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JONATHAN DAVIS
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ASHLEY STEPHENSON
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CHRIS SCHAEFFER
HITTING COACH
PAUL ELLIOTT, FRED LANDERS
PITCHING COACH
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ALEX KACHLER
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BENCH COACH
DIEFERSON BARRETO
HITTING COACH
RICARDO NANITA
PITCHING COACH
VICTOR RAMOS
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PEPE FORTUNATO
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BRANDON GONZALEZ
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# PITCHERS 36 Trace Baker 28 Gilberto Batista 10 Jack Eshleman Reece Fields 27 Eminen Flores 31 Daniel Guerra 27 Troy Guthrie 48 Silvano Hechavarria 21 Colby Holcombe 44 Johnny King 22 Landen Maroudis 5 Carson Myers 19 Jack Nedrow 33 Connor O’Halloran 33 Jonathan Todd 16 Franly Urena 39 Dylan Watts 30 Holden Wilkerson 37 Reece Wissinger
T R R R R R R R R R L R L R L R R R R R
HT WT 6-4 230 6-0 190 6-2 185 6-2 200 5-11 180 6-6 230 6-3 205 6-4 205 6-6 250 6-3 210 6-3 190 6-3 213 6-2 230 6-2 190 6-6 225 5-10 180 6-4 193 6-4 205 6-5 220
BORN HOMETOWN SCHOOL 12/18/23 Winterville, NC UNC/Catawba Valley CC 01/08/05 San Cristobal, DOM 10/13/03 Collegeville, PA Hamilton College 09/20/01 West Columbia, SC North Greenville University 02/27/03 Santiago, DOM 03/13/04 Catia La Mar, VEN 11/03/05 Lakewood Ranch, FL Parrish Community HS 03/18/03 Cueto, CUB 12/12/02 Florence, AL Mississippi State/NE Miss. CC 07/26/06 Naples, FL Naples HS 12/16/04 Largo, FL Calvary Christian HS 6/03/2003 Asheville, NC Auburn 10/10/02 Murfreesboro, TN Siegel HS USF/Lee University 09/01/02 Mississauga, ON Michigan 08/21/01 Reidsville, NC Western Carolina 06/08/04 Mao, DR 07/15/04 Enumclaw, WA Auburn/Tacoma CC 06/07/03 Roanoke, VA Virginia Military Institute 06/27/01 Burlington, IA Southeastern/Southeastern CC
# TWO-WAY 26 Austin Smith
T HT WT BORN HOMETOWN L-L 5-11 185 04/11/03 San Diego, CA
# CATCHERS (3) 12 Edward Duran 38 Ryan Sprock 3 Jaxson West
B-T HT WT R-R 5-11 210 R-R 5-10 205 L-R 6-0 193
BORN 05/29/04 09/27/04 08/08/03
SCHOOL San Diego
ACQUIRED PRO YR 13th round, 2025 1st Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24 4th NDFA, 08/01/24 2nd NDFA, 07/24/26 1st Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22 5th Intl. Free Agent, 08/06/22 5th 11th round, 2024 2nd Intl. Free Agent, 06/07/24 3rd 9th round, 2024 3rd 3rd round, 2024 2nd 4th round, 2023 3rd NDFA, 07/18/25 2nd NDFA, 05/11/26 1st 5th round, 2023 4th 15th round, 2024 3rd Intl. Free Agent, 05/31/23 4th 7th round, 2025 1st 18th round, 2024 2nd NDFA, 07/18/25 1st ACQUIRED 10th round, 2025
HOMETOWN SCHOOL Caracas, VEN Morristown, NJ Elon Tallahassee, FL Florida State/Alabama
PRO YR 2nd
ACQUIRED PRO YR Trade w/MIA, 08/31/22 6th Trade w/MIN, 07/10/26 2nd 16th round, 2025 2nd
# INFIELDERS (7) B-T HT WT BORN 9 Raimundo De Los Santos S-R 5-11 170 02/27/05 6 Maddox Latta R-R 5-11 193 01/21/03 23 Gable Mitchell L-R 5-9 185 25 Dariel Ramon R-R 5-10 175 03/17/06 1 Eric Snow R-R 5-8 188 03/10/04 8 Tucker Toman S-R 6-0 207 11/12/03 40 Peyton Williams L-L 6-5 260 09/14/00
HOMETOWN SCHOOL ACQUIRED PRO YR San Pedro de Macoris, DR MiLB Free Agent, 05/08/25 4th Granada Hills, CA CSU Fullerton/LA Valley College NDFA, 07/18/25 2nd Iowa City, IA Iowa 6th round, 2026 1st Samana, DR Intl Free Agent, 06/16/23 4th Forsyth, GA Auburn/USF 6th round, 2025 2nd Columbia, SC Hammond School 2nd round (CB), 22 5th Johnston, IA Johnston HS Iowa 7th round, 2022 5th
# OUTFIELDERS (4) 4 Jake Casey 24 Alexis Hernandez 20 Jean Joseph 2 Sam Shaw
HOMETOWN SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA Kent State Tinaco, VEN Santo Domingo, DR Victoria, BC Lambrick Park Secondary
B-T HT WT L-R 6-2 190 R-R 6-1 185 R-R 6-0 175 L-R 5-10 180
BORN 04/17/03 10/05/02 02/04/05 02/26/05
ACQUIRED PRO YR 15th round, 25 2nd Rule 5 (BOS), 23 6th Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22 5th 9th round, 2023 4th
TORONTO BLUE JAYS SYSTEM: AAA - Buffalo; AA - New Hampshire; A+- Vancouver; A - Dunedin
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INJURED LIST: RHP Trace Baker (7-Day), RHP Eminen Flores (60-Day), RHP Dylan Watts (7-Day), OF Sam Shaw (7-Day) PRONUNCIATIONS: Jack Eshleman (ESH-ull-min) | Daniel Guerra (GAIR-uh) | Silvano Hechavarria (eh-cha-va-REE-uh( | Alexis Hernandez (alexee) | Maddox Latta (first syllable like ladder) | Landen Maroudis (muh-ROW [like a boat]-diss) Jack Nedrow (NEDGE-row) | Reece Wissinger (WISS-ing-er) | Jose Mayorga (my-OR-guh) | 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 18 / VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026
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
NO PITCHERS POS. 24 Everett Catlett LHP 37 Seth Clausen RHP 23 Isaiah Coupet LHP 41 Dylan Crooks RHP 10 Austin Emener LHP 25 Tyler Hampu RHP 12 Bryson Hammer LHP 48 Lebarron Johnson Jr RHP 22 Justin Loer LHP 40 Ismael Luciano RHP 32 Hunter Mann RHP 31 Hunter Omlid RHP 29 Francis Rivera RHP 30 Jordy Vargas RHP 39 Case Williams RHP
WT. 220 210 190 185 210 180 190 210 215 170 225 200 160 160 210
B-T L-L R-R L-L R-R L-L R-R L-L R-R R-L R-R R-R R-R R-R R-R R-R
DOB ACQUIRED 7/17/2002 12th/2024 3/8/2003 16th/2025 9/27/2002 4th/2023 3/3/2003 15th/2025 6/1/2002 16th/2023 7/14/2002 18th/2024 10/8/2001 12th/2023 6/19/2002 5th/2024 2/25/2003 13th/2024 3/4/2003 IFA/2019 8/15/2001 14th/2023 5/31/2000 20th/2024 9/14/2000 IFA/2018 11/6/2003 IFA/2021 2/16/2002 4th/2020
LAST SCHOOL Georgetown Minnesota Ohio State Oklahoma East Tennessee State Austin Peay State Dallas Baptist Texas Louisiana State N/A Tennessee Tech Arizona State N/A Cenapec Douglas County HS (CO)
HOMETOWN Manassas, VA Bettendorf, IA Hazel Crest, IL Bedford, TX Macon, GA Berea, OH Stony Point, NC Jacksonville, FL Lakeville, MN Santo Domingo, D.R. Gordonsville, TN Hamilton, MT Azua, D.R. Moca, D.R. Castle Rock, CO
POS. HT. WT. C 6-0 215 C 6-3 230
B-T R-R R-R
DOB ACQUIRED 1/16/2002 11th/2024 12/27/2001 FA/2025
LAST SCHOOL Vanderbilt UC Irvine
HOMETOWN PREVIOUS Canóvanas, Puerto Rico Fresno (2025) Huntington Beach, CA ACL Rockies (2026)
NO INFIELDERS POS. HT. WT. 15 Ethan Hedges 3B 6-1 185 7 Kelvin Hidalgo SS 6-1 170 14 Jacob Hinderleider UTL 6-1 210 26 Tanner Thach 1B 6-4 225 2 Tevin Tucker UTL 6-0 180
B-T R-R R-R R-R L-L R-R
DOB 4/19/2004 3/1/2005 5/16/2001 3/11/2004 2/10/2000
ACQUIRED 3rd/2025 IFA/2022 FA/2024 8th/2025 FA/2023
LAST SCHOOL Southern California Dawere International HS Clemson Kaneohe, HI UNC Wilmington West Virginia
HOMETOWN Fountain Valley, CA Santiago, D.R. Fresno (2025) Hertford, NC Prince George, VA
Fresno (2026) Spokane (2025)
POS. HT. WT. B-T DOB OF 5-11 190 S-R 4/8/2007 OF 6-2 205 R-R 11/22/2005 OF 5-10 180 L-R 10/14/2001 OF 6-0 195 R-R 1/24/2002 UTL 6-0 210 S-R 10/11/2002 OF 5-11 185 L-L 5/27/2004
ACQUIRED IFA/2024 IFA/2023 FA/2025 13th/2023 9th/2024 5th/2025
LAST SCHOOL N/A N/A Austin Peay Tennessee-Martin Fresno State Wake Forest
HOMETOWN Bonao, D.R. Monte Plata, D.R. State Little Rock, AR Pontotoc, MS Bakersfield, CA Baltimore, MD
PREVIOUS Fresno (2026) Fresno (2025) Fresno (2026) Spokane (2025) Spokane (2025) Fresno (2026)
NO CATCHERS 19 Alan Espinal 18 Blake Penso
NO OUTFIELDERS 1 Roldy Brito 44 Robert Calaz 34 Clayton Gray 3 Caleb Hobson 4 Tommy Hopfe 27 Cam Nelson
HT. 6-7 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-0 6-7 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-3
PREVIOUS Spokane (2025) Fresno (2026) Spokane (2025) Fresno (2026) Fresno (2026) Fresno (2025) Fresno (2025) Spokane (2025) Fresno (2025) Fresno (2026) Spokane (2025) Spokane (2025) Spokane (2025) Spokane (2025) ACL Rockies (2026)
PREVIOUS Spokane (2025) Fresno (2025)
COLORADO SYSTEM: AAA - Albuquerque; AA - Hartford; A+ - Spokane; A - Fresno PRONUNCIATIONS: M. Belyeu (Buh-loo), N. Blasick (rhymes with Vlassic), B. Brecht (rhymes with wrecked), R. Calaz (KUH-laws), Roynier Hernandez (roy-NEAR), T. Hopfe (Hop-FEE), J. Hinderleider (HIN-der-lie-durr), Allison Krawjewski (Cry-ess-key), J. Loer (LORE)
FIELD STAFF 21 Manager: Tom Sutaris 38 Pitching Coach: Blaine Beatty 8 Hitting Coach: Tyler Ladendorf 9 Bench Coach: Edgardo Lebron
Physical Performance: Allison Krajewski Trainer: Toshi Nagahara Clubhouse Manager: Easton Anglin Video Coordinator: Braden Quattlebaum
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TYLER ZICKEL CATCHES UP WITH VANCOUVER CANADIANS FIRST BASEMAN PEYTON WILLIAMS THE MORNING AFTER HIS WALK-OFF HEROICS TO DISCUSS HIS CLUTCH MOMENT, NAVIGATING A CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT, HIS ROLE AS A CLUBHOUSE VETERAN, AND WHAT HE SEES AHEAD FOR THE SECOND-HALF CANADIANS. Peyton Williams doesn’t seek the spotlight — but he has a way of finding it anyway. The Iowa-born first baseman has been one of the steadiest presences in the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system over the past several seasons, building a reputation as a polished hitter with plus power, sure hands at first base, and an even-keeled demeanor that makes him a natural anchor in any clubhouse. Williams broke into pro ball after being drafted by the Blue Jays and worked his way through the system with quiet consistency, including a full season in Double-A with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2024. This year brought a different kind of journey — a reassignment to High-A Vancouver by way of Low-A Dunedin — but Williams took it in stride, arriving in Vancouver and picking up right where he left off: hitting the ball hard, playing dependable defense, and leading without having to announce it. On June 30, he gave the sellout crowd at Nat Bailey Stadium exactly what they came for. With the Canadians trailing and the game on the line in the ninth inning, Williams stepped in against Eugene’s high-octane closer and scorched a hit into the left-center gap, plating the tying and winning runs in one swing. The morning after, C’s broadcaster Tyler Zickel sat down with Williams to walk through the at-bat, talk about his role on the team, and look ahead at what the second half of the season might hold for one of the organization’s most quietly indispensable players.
ECIAL DELIVERY WA MEAT TRUCK This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Tyler Zickel: Let’s go back to last night. The Canadians were down five-nothing at one point — no runs, no hits, no men on base after Eugene’s starter looked sharp through the first three innings. Eventually you found your way back into it, and then in the ninth inning you came up with the tying and winning runs on base against Liam Simon, a tough closer with a high-octane fastball. Can you take me through what you were thinking leading up to that at-bat? Peyton Williams: I was on deck while Eric Snow was up. He got to a 3-0 count, then got a strike called, and honestly I was glad he got that strike — it meant I could get up there ready to go on the first pitch. If it had been a four-pitch walk, I’d have probably been taking until I got a strike. Then they went out for a mound visit before I stepped in. After a mound visit, most pitching coaches are going to tell the guy, ‘Your stuff is really good, just get in the zone, get ahead early.’ So in my head, I figured he was probably coming with a fastball in the zone. That’s exactly what I was looking for, and I just tried not to do too much.
TZ: Our hitting coach JD told me after the game that you were looking to go the other way — and that seemed to be exactly what happened as you scorched one into the left-center gap. PW: Yeah, against a guy throwing that hard, the worst thing you can do is try to fight fire with fire. You don’t need to swing as hard. So I was thinking fastball the other way — and he also has a firm slider, so if he threw that I figured I could catch it and pull it. The whole thought process was: stay under control, calm swing, go the other way. TZ: We’ve known each other since 2023, so shame on me for not knowing this — had you hit a walk-off before last night as a Canadian? PW: I think I’ve hit one before. I know I hit one back in ‘23 — and I think it was also against the Emeralds. It might have actually been a game that clinched something. TZ: Whether it’s a walk-off single, a walk-off homer, or even a walk-off walk, there’s something special about being the man in the arena in that moment. You’re someone I know to be an even-keeled guy who lets his play do the talking. How do you keep your motor running at VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026 / 23
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a calm level when the pressure is mounting and the crowd is right there with you? PW: I think the big thing is that a lot of guys in that moment want to be the hero — and you can’t blame them, everyone wants that moment. But what you have to remember is that being the hero doesn’t have to mean hitting a home run. You can be the hero by just getting the next guy. It was a massive effort from Valley, Jr., and Snow to all get up and give me that opportunity — especially Jr. working a walk after getting down early, and Snow being patient in the box. Snow could have easily tried to yank one and go for two on a double. The key in those situations is just knowing that the most important thing you can do is pass the baton. When you have that mindset, that’s when big things can happen. TZ: Let’s talk about this season overall. It’s been a bit of a different path through the organization for you — you spent all of last year in Double-A with the Fisher Cats, and this year you went to Dunedin, raked, and came up here. You’ve continued to produce across every facet of the game. What has the messaging from the Blue Jays been, and how have you internalized it to stay focused on just doing you? PW: The big thing is I don’t really think about where I’m at. I just keep playing. The organization communicated that I might not have gotten as much time on the field in New Hampshire, so they wanted to find a place where I could play more. And that was all I needed to hear. I don’t care where it’s at — as long as I have a place to play and
I’m getting opportunities, I have a chance. No excuses. It’s all on me to go out there and keep producing. TZ: Something I found interesting about your stint here this year is that the home runs didn’t come until the road trip — you actually tripled before you hit your first homer, 35 games in. But maybe that’s a testament to your approach: going up there with a plan, taking what the pitcher gives you. PW: Yeah, when you start thinking about home runs, that’s probably when you start swinging at bad pitches. When you try to force it, things go sideways. You just have to let them happen. There’s probably going to be a stretch this season where I hit five or six in two weeks. The start of the year was just a slow stretch for home runs — that’s baseball. It happens. TZ: I know you’d be the last guy to call yourself a leader, but from where I sit a lot of guys on this team look up to you and respect you — both as a player and as a person. Does that weigh on you at all? Is there anything you consciously do to fill that role? PW: I think it’s mostly just about actions. I have a lot more experience in pro ball than almost everyone here, and I’ve been through a lot of situations. So guys can come to me, ask me questions, and I’ve usually seen something similar before. I think what guys appreciate is that I’ve been here, I’ve done it, and I’ve been someone who’s been able to sustain it over a full season. I try to just have the right approach to everything and let that speak for itself.
TZ: We’ve got as many Iowans on this roster as we do native Canadians — you and Reese Wissinger holding it down for the Hawkeye State. Iowa isn’t traditionally thought of as a baseball hotspot, but it seems like more and more players from there are making their way into affiliated ball. What’s it like having a fellow Iowan out here with you? PW: It’s great that Iowa is getting more attention as a baseball state. Reese and I never played against each other in high school — I’m a few years older — but it’s fun to swap stories, talk about the people we’ve played with and against, and find all the connections you make through a career. It’s a cool thing to share. TZ: Last one — give me your vibe check on this team. The first half had a lot of individual standout performances, but the wins and losses weren’t always there. Last night felt like a microcosm of what this group is capable of. What’s your veteran perspective on the clubhouse right now and where this team is headed between now and September? PW: The big thing I’ve noticed is that every day guys are showing up ready — happy to be here, excited for the game. Nobody is walking in thinking we have no chance. Everyone is coming in with the mindset that we’re going to win. Sure, after a rough game some guys can be a little down, but for the most part the vibes are always good coming in. I think a big part of that has been guys like Shaw and Snow hitting really well right when they first got here. That kind of sparked everybody, and the whole group has been able to build off of it. VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026 / 25
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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.
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VON ROEMER
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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).
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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.
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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.
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ASSISTANT PITCHING COACH Tommy Caulfield makes his High-A debut as Assistant Pitching Coach after his first professional season in the same role with Double-A New Hampshire a year ago. He joined the Jays after coaching at Saint Mary’s College for two years. The Burlingame, CA played collegiately at Skyline College and Chicago State before transferring to the University of San Francisco then spent three seasons in the Pioneer League and Frontier League. He ended his playing days with the Spire City Ghost Hounds in the MLB-Partner Atlantic League.
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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.
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BAKER
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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
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GUERRA PITCHER
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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
LANDEN
MAROUDIS PITCHER
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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
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BATISTA PITCHER
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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
TROY
GUTHRIE PITCHER
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THROWS: Right HT: 6-3 WT: 205 DOB: 11/03/05 HOMETOWN: Lakewood Ranch, FL SCHOOL: Parrish HS, FL ACQUIRED: 11th round, 2024 PRO YEAR: 3rd
CARSON
MYERS 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
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ESHLEMAN PITCHER
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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
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HECHAVARRIA PITCHER
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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
JACK
NEDROW PITCHER
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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
REECE
EMINEN
PITCHER THROWS: Right HT: 6-2 WT: 200 DOB: 09/20/01 HOMETOWN: West Columbia, SC SCHOOL: North Greenville ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/24/26 PRO YEAR: 1st
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COLBY
HOLCOMBE PITCHER
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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
CONNOR
O’HALLORAN
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PITCHER THROWS: Left HT: 6-2 WT: 195 DOB: 22 - 09/01/02 HOMETOWN: Mississauga, ON ACQUIRED: 5th Round, 2023 PRO YEAR: 4th
FLORES
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THROWS: Right HT: 5-11 WT: 180 DOB: 02/27/03 HOMETOWN: Santiago, DR ACQUIRED: Intl. Free Agent, 01/15/22 PRO YEAR: 5th
JOHNNY
KING
PITCHER
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THROWS: Left HT: 6-3 WT: 210 DOB: 07/26/06 HOMETOWN: Naples, FL SCHOOL: Naples HS ACQUIRED: 3rd round, 2024 PRO YEAR: 2nd
FRANLY
URENA,
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PITCHER THROWS: Right HT: 5-10 WT: 180 DOB: 08/08/03 HOMETOWN: Mao, DR SCHOOL: Florida State ACQUIRED: Intl. FA, 05/31/23 PRO YEAR: 4th
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WATTS
PITCHER
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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
RYAN
SPROCK CATCHER
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BATS/THROWS: Right/Right HT: 5-10 WT: 205 DOB: 09/15/01 HOMETOWN: Morristown, NJ SCHOOL: Elon ACQUIRED: Trade w/MIN, 07/10/26 PRO YEAR: 2nd
DANIEL
RAMON
OUTFIELDER
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BATS/THROWS: Right/Right HT: 5-10 WT: 175 DOB: 03/17/06 HOMETOWN: Samana, DR SCHOOL: Florida State ACQUIRED: Intl. FA, 06/16/23 PRO YEAR: 4th
HOLDEN
WILKERSON PITCHER
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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
JAXSON
WEST
CATCHER
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BATS/THROWS: Left/Right HT: 6-0 WT: 193 DOB: 08/08/03 HOMETOWN: Tallahassee, FL SCHOOL: Florida State ACQUIRED: 16th round, 2025 PRO YEAR: 2nd
ERIC
SNOW
INFIELDER
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
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WISSINGER PITCHER
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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
RAIMUNDO
DE LOS SANTOS INFIELDER
AUSTIN
SMITH
TWO-WAY
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BATS/THROWS: Left/Left HT: 5-11 WT: 185 DOB: 04/11/03 HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA SCHOOL: San Diego ACQUIRED: 10th round, 2025 PRO YEAR: 2nd
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MADDOX
LATTA
INFIELDER
BATS/THROWS: Switch/Right BATS/THROWS: Right/Right HT: 5-11 WT: 170 HT: 5-11 WT: 193 DOB: 02/27/05 DOB: 01/21/03 HOMETOWN: San Pedro de Macoris, DR HOMETOWN: Granada Hills, CA SCHOOL: N/A SCHOOL: CSU Fullerton/LA Valley ACQUIRED: MiLB Free Agent, 05/08/25 College PRO YEAR: 4th ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/18/25 PRO YEAR: 2nd
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TUCKER
TOMAN
INFIELDER
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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
PEYTON
WILLIAMS INFIELDER
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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
CATCHER
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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
GABLE
MITCHELL INFIELDER
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BATS/THROWS: Left/Right HT: 5-9 WT: 185 DOB: N/A HOMETOWN: Iowa City, IA SCHOOL: City HS Iowa ACQUIRED: 6th round, 2026 PRO YEAR: 1st
JAKE
CASEY
OUTFIELDER
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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
BRYCE
CHANCE
OUTFIELDER
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BATS/THROWS: Right/Right HT: 5-10 WT: 180 DOB: 03/17/06 HOMETOWN: Ridgeland, MS SCHOOL: Mississippi State ACQUIRED: 10th round, 2026 PRO YEAR: 1st
ALEXIS
HERNANDEZ OUTFIELDER
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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
OUTFIELDER
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BATS/THROWS: L/R HT: 5-10 WT: 180 DOB: 02/26/05 HOMETOWN: Victoria, BC AQUIRED: 9th, 2023 PRO YEAR: 4th
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CALLISTA
JOE
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on a rehab assignment to FCL. 07/03 Toronto sent RHP Max Scherzer on a rehab assignment to Vancouver. 06/30 RHP Nolan Perry assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver. 06/30 RHP Silvano Hechavarria assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. 06/27 Vancouver released OF Matt Scannell. 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 Vancouver sent OF Jake Casey on a rehab assignment to Dunedin. 06/16 RHP Danny Thompson Jr. assigned to New Hampshire from Vancouver. JEAN 06/16 RHP Dylan Watts assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. OUTFIELDER 06/12 SS Eric Snow assigned to Vancouver from BATS/THROWS: Right/Right Dunedin. 06/12 SS Dub Gleed assigned to New HT: 6-0 WT: 175 Hampshire from Vancouver. DOB: 02/04/05 06/11 RHP Jack Nedrow assigned to Vancouver HOMETOWN: Santo Domingo, DR from Dunedin. SCHOOL: N/A 06/09 Vancouver released C Hayden Gilliland. ACQUIRED: Intl. FA, 01/15/22 06/09 Vancouver released OF Brennan Orf. PRO YEAR: 5th 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. 2026 TRANSACTIONS 06/05 OF Carter Cunningham assigned to New 07/28 OF Bryce Chance assigned to Hampshire from Vancouver. Vancouver. 05/27 Vancouver sent OF Sam Shaw on a rehab 07/28 Vancouver released RHP Jay Schueler. assignment to Dunedin. 07/28 Vancouver released 3B Kendry Chirinos. 07/28 Vancouver activated RHP Reece Fields. 05/27 RHP Jack Eshleman assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. 07/28 Vancouver released SS Manuel Beltre. 05/20 RHP Kelena Sauer assigned to New 07/28 SS Gable Mitchell assigned to Hampshire from Vancouver. Vancouver from FCL. 05/18 Vancouver sent OF Sam Shaw on a rehab 07/28 CF Jean Joseph assigned to Vancouver assignment to FCL. from Dunedin. 05/18 LHP Carson Myers assigned to Vancouver 07/28 RHP Jonathan Todd assigned to New from Dunedin. Hampshire from Vancouver. 05/13 Vancouver sent C Edward Duran on a 07/28 OF Mathieu Vallee assigned to New rehab assignment to Dunedin. Hampshire from Vancouver. 05/11 Vancouver sent C Edward Duran on a 07/28 RHP Austin Marozas assigned to New rehab assignment to FCL. Hampshire from Vancouver. 05/03 Vancouver sent RHP Silvano Hechavarria 07/28 2B J.R. Freethy assigned to New on a rehab assignment to Dunedin. Hampshire from Vancouver. 05/03 SS Arjun Nimmala assigned to New 07/28 SS Raimundo De Los Santos assigned Hampshire from Vancouver. to Vancouver from Dunedin. 05/03 RHP Nolan Perry assigned to Vancouver 07/28 SS Dariel Ramon assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. from Dunedin. 05/03 RHP Austin Cates assigned to New 07/28 RHP Reece Fields assigned to Hampshire from Vancouver. Vancouver from FCL. 04/28 2B Adrian Pinto assigned to New 07/28 LHP Connor O'Halloran assigned to Hampshire from Vancouver. Vancouver from Dunedin. 04/28 RHP Aaron Munson assigned to New 07/28 OF Austin Smith assigned to Vancouver Hampshire from Vancouver. from Dunedin. 04/28 RHP Reece Wissinger assigned to 07/28 RHP Franly Urena assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. Vancouver from Dunedin. 04/18 Vancouver activated 1B Peyton Williams. 07/27 Vancouver released RHP Carson Pierce. 04/18 1B Peyton Williams assigned to 07/23 Vancouver sent RHP Daniel Guerra on a Vancouver from Dunedin. rehab assignment to Dunedin. 04/14 Vancouver activated RHP Trace Baker. 07/22 Vancouver sent RHP Colby Holcombe 04/14 Vancouver sent 2B Adrian Pinto on a on a rehab assignment to Dunedin. rehab assignment to Dunedin. 07/21 Vancouver released C Alex Stone. 04/14 Vancouver activated RHP Trace Baker. 07/21 Vancouver released C Alex Stone. 04/14 RHP Trace Baker assigned to Vancouver 07/21 C Jacob Sharp assigned to New from Dunedin. Hampshire from Vancouver. 04/10 Vancouver activated C Jacob Sharp. 07/21 C Jaxson West assigned to Vancouver 04/09 LHP Mason Olson assigned to New from Dunedin. Hampshire from Vancouver. 07/20 LHP Connor O'Halloran assigned to 04/07 SS Dub Gleed assigned to Vancouver. Dunedin from Vancouver. 07/19 Vancouver sent LF Alexis Hernandez on 04/07 Vancouver activated OF Matt Scannell. 04/07 OF Matt Scannell assigned to Vancouver a rehab assignment to Dunedin. from Dunedin. 07/18 Vancouver sent RHP Carson Pierce on a 04/07 RHP Austin Marozas assigned to New rehab assignment to FCL. Hampshire from Vancouver. 07/18 RHP Troy Guthrie assigned to Vancouver from Dunedin. 07/17 Vancouver activated C Ryan Sprock. 07/16 Vancouver sent RHP Daniel Guerra on a rehab assignment to FCL. 07/16 Vancouver sent LF Alexis Hernandez on a rehab assignment to FCL. 07/16 Vancouver sent RHP Daniel Guerra on a rehab assignment to FCL. 07/10 C Ryan Sprock assigned to Vancouver. 07/09 RHP Austin Marozas assigned to Vancouver from New Hampshire. 07/04 Vancouver sent RHP Colby Holcombe
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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.
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.
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.
“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.”
In this latest excerpt from his final interview, Robson recalls the figures who left the deepest impressions during his years at the
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.
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 VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026 / 37
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Indians after all those years pitching in the Negro Leagues. It was a terrific interview.”
from the fridge, pocket them, and head for the team bus.
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.
“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.”
“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 38 / VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026
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.
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CHRIS GEORGES CATCHES UP WITH VANCOUVER CANADIANS INFIELDER ERIC SNOW TO DISCUSS HIS HOT START IN HIGH-A, ADJUSTING TO LIFE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, THE VALUE OF VERSATILITY, AND THE STEADY APPROACH THAT HAS FUELED HIS RISE THROUGH THE BLUE JAYS ORGANIZATION. Few players have made a smoother first impression with the Vancouver Canadians this season than Eric Snow. Promoted to High-A after a standout first half with the Dunedin Blue Jays, the Georgia native wasted little time proving he belonged, arriving in Vancouver with a disciplined offensive approach, an advanced feel for the strike zone, and the kind of defensive versatility that organizations covet. Through his first two weeks with the Canadians, Snow hit .333 while continuing to reach base at an impressive clip, providing stability at the top of the lineup and giving manager Brent Lavallee another reliable option across the infield. Snow's path to professional baseball has been anything but conventional. After beginning his collegiate career at the University of South Florida, he transferred to Auburn University, where he continued to develop into one of the SEC's most dependable middle infielders. The Toronto Blue Jays selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, drawn by his mature offensive profile, exceptional bat-to-ball skills, baseball instincts, and ability to impact the game in multiple ways beyond simply collecting hits.
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WITH ERIC SNOW Those qualities have carried over into professional baseball. Whether it's drawing walks, stealing bases, making consistent contact, or moving seamlessly between second base, shortstop, and third base, Snow has quickly built a reputation as a player whose value extends well beyond the box score. His game is rooted in preparation, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to helping his team win. With the Canadians enjoying one of the best atmospheres in Minor League Baseball and Snow experiencing the Pacific Northwest for the first time, Chris Georges sat down with the 22-year-old infielder to discuss his transition to Vancouver, learning from baseball's biggest stars, and why staying present remains the foundation of his approach. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Chris Georges: Eric, thanks for taking the time. You're just getting your feet wet here in High-A, and you've gotten off to a terrific start. What's been clicking for you since the promotion?
Eric Snow: I think it's all about the preparation before the game and then trusting that work once the game starts. I'm not trying to do too much. At the end of the day, I'm just trying to do whatever I can to help the team win. CG: You're a Georgia guy who played at South Florida before finishing your college career at Auburn. This is your first time spending any real time in the Pacific Northwest. What's the experience been like? ES: It's been totally different, but I've really enjoyed it. The weather has been beautiful—not nearly as hot or humid as what I'm used to back home. It's a beautiful place, and I'm glad to be here. CG: Have the scenery and road trips been an adjustment, too? It's a much different landscape than what you'd see growing up in the Southeast. ES: Definitely. We don't have mountains or these huge forests where I'm from, so it's been really cool to experience something different. Everywhere we've gone has been beautiful. CG: We're recording this on the Fourth of July, but a few days ago VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2026 / 43
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you experienced your first Canada Day at Nat Bailey Stadium. It was a sold-out crowd with an incredible atmosphere. How did that compare to some of the biggest crowds you've played in front of? ES: It was awesome. At South Florida, we didn't really have crowds like that. Auburn introduced me to playing in front of bigger crowds, but nothing quite compares to coming here and seeing more than 6,000 people every night cheering you on. That's a lot of fun. CG: Then the very next day, another packed house came out for Max Scherzer's rehab start. Even though he was only around briefly, what was it like sharing the field with someone who's going to be in the Hall of Fame one day? ES: That was really special. Growing up, Max Scherzer was one of the guys I always watched and admired. Just getting the chance to play behind him was something I'll remember for a long time. It's definitely one of those moments you dream about as a kid. CG: One thing that stands out about your game is your approach at the plate. Throughout college and now in pro ball, you've consistently posted strong on-base percentages. How important is controlling the strike zone to your success? ES: It's huge. The first step to scoring runs is getting on base, so that's always my mindset. Whether it's a walk, getting hit by a pitch, beating out a ground ball, or taking advantage of an error, I'm just trying to find a
way to get on. Once I'm there, I want to create pressure and help the team however I can. CG: Your coaches in Dunedin spoke highly of your instincts on the bases before your promotion. You've already stolen 19 bases this season. Speed obviously helps, but there's a lot more that goes into being an effective baserunner. What's allowed you to have that kind of success? ES: It's really about technique. Getting good jumps, knowing when to take certain leads, reading pitchers—those are all things you work on every day. The more you practice it, the more natural it becomes during games. CG: Defensively, you've become a true utility player. Most of your time has come at second base, but you've also seen significant action at shortstop and third. How valuable is that versatility, especially early in your professional career? ES: I think it's extremely valuable. Injuries happen throughout a season, and when they do, guys have to move around. Being able to play multiple positions gives the coaching staff options and gives me more opportunities to stay in the lineup. That's something I take a lot of pride in. CG: If you could settle into one position every day, which one would you choose? ES: I'd probably say shortstop first, then second base, then third. CG: Father's Day was just a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to ask about your dad's influence. He's been a big part of your baseball journey, hasn't he?
ES: Absolutely. He coached me until I was about 16 or 17 years old, so he had a huge impact on my development—not just as a player, but as a person. I'm really grateful for everything he's done to help me get to this point. CG: Life in professional baseball doesn't leave much free time, especially with travel and six-game series. But when you do get a day off, what does an ideal off day look like? ES: I definitely want to play some golf while I'm up here. I've heard the courses are really nice, and they're a little different from what I'm used to in the Southeast. I'd also like to get out and do some hiking. The scenery up here is incredible, so I want to take advantage of that. CG: Last one for you. Are you someone who sets statistical goals or goals about reaching a certain level by the end of the season, or do you prefer to stay focused on the present? ES: I think everybody has goals, and I'm no different. But once the season starts, I really try to stay in the present. My focus is on preparing every day and letting the game take care of the rest. At the end of the year, you can look back and see where everything ended up, but right now it's about doing everything I can to help the team win. CG: Eric, thanks again for taking the time, and congratulations on a terrific start in Vancouver. ES: I appreciate it. Thank you.
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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 Rich Harden Neal Cotts Mike Wood
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2004 Santiago Casilla Nick Swisher Joe Blanton
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09-Aug Oakland 03-Sep Oakland 24-Sep Oakland
2005 Mark Teahen Dan Johnson Omar Quintanilla Freddie Bynum Nelson Cruz
Oakland Chicago (AL) Oakland
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2001 2003 2001 2004 2004 2002 2002
22-Apr 02-May 29-May 12-Jun 17-Jul 03-Sep 13-Oct
POS 2007 Travis Buck OF Jared Burton P Danny Putman OF Dallas Braden P Connor Robertson P Marshal McDougall INF Kevin Melillo INF Bill Murphy P
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2008 Gregorio Petit John Baker Jeff Gray
2006 John Rheinecker Andre Either Chris Mabeus Kurt Suzuki Jason Windsor Jeremy Brown Mark Kiger
2009 Andrew Bailey Landon Powell Tommy Everidge Brad Kilby Jeff Baisley 2010 A.J. Griffin Alexi Ogando 2011 Justin Sellers Anthony Recker Corey Brown
Kansas City Oakland Colorado Oakland Milwaukee Texas Los Angeles (NL) Milwaukee Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Cincinnati Oakland Oakland Oakland Texas Oakland Arizona
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2012 Pedro Figueroa Sean Doolittle Dan Straily
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2013 Ian Krol Kevin Pillar Max Stassi Michael Choice
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2014 Bo Schultz Marcus Stroman Aaron Sanchez Dalton Pompey Daniel Norris
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2015 POS Miguel Castro P Roberto Osuna P Noah Syndergaard P Justin Nicolino P Dusty Coleman INF David Rollins P
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2017 Dwight Smith Jr. Seth Frankoff Ian Parmley Franklin Barreto Taylor Cole Tim Mayza Jairo Labourt Carlos Ramirez Richard Urena Tim Locastro
Washington Toronto Houston Oakland Arizona Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto New York (NL) Miami Kansas City Seattle
Toronto Chicago (NL) Toronto Oakland Toronto Toronto Detroit Toronto Toronto Los Angeles (NL)
2018 Ryan Borucki Justin Shafer Murphy Smith Dawel Lugo Jose Fernandez Jonathan Davis Jon Berti
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2021 Josh Palacios Alek Manoah Riley Adams Tayler Saucedo Nick Allgeyer Otto López
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2025 Alan Roden Mason Fluharty Matt Svanson Paxton Schultz Will Robertson Lázaro Estrada Trey Yesavage
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27-Mar Blue Jays 01-Apr Blue Jays 17-Apr Cardinals 20-Apr Blue Jays 12-Jun Blue Jays 5-Jul Blue Jays 15-Sep Blue Jays
2026 Adam Macko Hayden Juenger Chad Dallas Sean Keys
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2022 Zach Jackson Zach Logue Christian Lopes Vinny Capra Danny Young Josh Winckowski Jake Fishman
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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:
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).
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.
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.
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
EXAMPLE SCOREBOARD
SYMBOLS FOR PLAY
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
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Sacrifice: Walk: Strikeout: Called Out on Strikes: Balk: Fielder’s Choice: Hit by Pitch: Wild Pitch:
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BASIC UMPIRE SIGNS FOR THE PLAYERS AND FANS 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.
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DOUBLE
TRAPPED BALL/SAFE
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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
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CHOP N’ STIX
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!
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!
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'.
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