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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.

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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ALEXIS HERNANDEZ, NOLAN PERRY SWEEP NWL WEEKLY AWARDS

HERNANDEZ TAKES HOME PLAYER OF THE WEEK, PERRY NAMED PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Minor League Baseball has named Canadians outfielder Alexis Hernandez as the Northwest League Player of the Week and starter Nolan Perry as the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week for May 18-24. Hernandez went 12-for-25 in six games and slashed .480/.517/1.040 with a 1.557 OPS, five doubles, three homers, six runs scored, 10 RBI and three walks while Perry dazzled over five scoreless frames with one hit, one walk and 10 strikeouts in his lone start of the series. The C’s lead the Northwest League with five weekly award winners and six total leage distinctions in 2026.

Hernandez, 23, began his Ruthian week on Tuesday with a two-hit showing then turned in his first two-homer game of the year the following night. The Tinaco, VZ native added three more hits on Thursday before hitting the fourth C’s grand slam of the year – all of them coming at Avista Stadium – on Friday as part a season-high five RBI performance. He wrapped up the series with four hits over the weekend and drove in three runs. Hernandez raised his season average 42 points and increased his year-long OPS from .737 to .886. It’s the first weekly honour of his career.

Perry, 22, has made a habit of dominating Northwest League opponents since his promotion from Single-A Dunedin but was especially electric on May 20. That night, the Carlsbad, NM product earned the win with his five scoreless frames of one-hit ball and reached double digit Ks for the second consecutive outing. He retired the first nine batters he faced, surrendered his lone hit to begin the fourth then issued a lead-off walk in the fifth before mowing down the next three Indians to wrap up his outing. This is the second time he has won a weekly award; he was named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week in mid-April.

BURRITO BOWLS • TACOS NACHOS • CHURROS

AVAILABLE IN THE 3RD BASE FOOD COURT

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

1 Juanmi Vasquez L 5-11 205 12/01/03 Santo Domingo, DOM Intl. Free Agent, 08/06/22 5th

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

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

25 Hayden Gilliland L-R 5-11 206 10/29/01 Maryville, TN Tennessee Tech NDFA, 07/21/24 2nd

3 Jacob Sharp R-R 5-7 180 09/15/01 Whittier, CA

# INFIELDERS (7) B-T HT WT BORN HOMETOWN

7 Manny Beltre R-R 5-10

26 Matt Scanell L-L 5-11 205 08/31/01 Stone Oaks, TX Wake Forest/Princeton NDFA, 07/22/25 2nd 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 Sam Shaw (60-Day), OF Mathieu Vallee (60-Day)

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

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)

28 Yunior Marte RHP 6'6 236 22 8/9/03 Azua, DR -- Trade with KC (7/31/25)

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

31 Charlie McDaniel LHP 6'3 208 24 7/4/01 Lake Mary, FL Presbyterian College NDFA, (7/19/24)

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

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

48 Ryan Vanderhei RHP 6'5 202 24 6/1/01 Tucson, AZ Texas Christian University 10th Round, 2023 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 ACQUIRED

23 Onil Perez R/R 5'11 226 23 9/10/02 Santo Domingo, DR -- INT'L FA (7/2/19) 40 Daniel Rogers L/R 6'3 225 24 12/7/01 Park Ridge, IL Iowa NDFA, (7/21/25)

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

12 Zander Darby L/R 6'2 218 23 11/26/02 Palo Alto, CA UC - Santa

Round, 2024 Draft 35 Robert Hipwell L/R 6'1 223 23 3/6/03 Los Gatos, CA Santa Clara University

Round, 2024 Draft 6 Gavin Kilen L/R 5'11 188 21 3/28/04 Janesville, WI University of Tennessee 1st Round, 2025 Draft

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

15 Jean Carlos Sio L/R 5'10 200 22 4/3/04 La Habana, Cuba -- INT'L FA (9/30/22) # OUTFIELDERS (5) B-T HT WT AGE BORN BIRTHPLACE SCHOOL ACQUIRED 1 Trevor Cohen L/L 6'0 192 22 10/29/03 Galloway, NJ Rutgers University 3rd Round, 2025 Draft

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

38 Lisbel Diaz R/R 6'2 204 20 7/19/05 Pinar Del Rio, CUB INT'L FA (7/17/23)

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), Matt Dunaway (60-Day), Hayden Wynja (60-Day), Jose Ramos (7-Day), Ryan Slater (7-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), Yunior Marte (YOON-yor MAR-tay), Brayan Palencia (like 'Brian'), Ryan Vanderhei (VAN-dur-high), Esmerlin Vinicio (es-MER-lin vin-EEcee-oh), Jancel Villarroel (YAN-sell VEE-ya-rroh-el), Gavin Kilen (KEY-len), Lisbel Diaz (LEES-bell), Jean Carlos Sio (SEE-oh)

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

BY CHRIS GEORGES

CHRIS GEORGES CATCHES UP WITH BLUE JAYS PROSPECT NOLAN PERRY TO DISCUSS HIS DOMINANT START IN VANCOUVER, LIFE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, RECOVERING FROM TOMMY JOHN SURGERY AND MORE.

Nolan Perry’s first few weeks with the Vancouver Canadians have offered an early glimpse of why the Toronto Blue Jays organization remains high on the hard-throwing right-hander. Through his first three starts with the Canadians, Perry posted a sparkling 0.60 ERA while attacking hitters with a lively fastball and a devastating breaking-ball mix that has quickly made him one of the club’s most intriguing young arms. His most recent start on May 20 in Spokane was one of the best starts of his professional career to date: five innings, one hit, one walk and 10 strikeouts to earn Northwest League Pitcher of the Week honours.

A native of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Perry was selected by the Blue Jays in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Carlsbad High School, where he had originally committed to Texas Tech University. Choosing professional baseball over college proved to be the right call for Perry, who steadily climbed through the Blue Jays’ system before suffering a UCL tear during the 2024 season that ultimately required Tommy John surgery. The rehab process was difficult mentally and physically, but Perry says the recovery has left him stronger than ever, with increased velocity on both his fastball and slider. Now ranked among Toronto’s top prospects, Perry is beginning to show the type of upside that could eventually carry him through the upper levels of the minor leagues.

In a conversation with Chris Georges, Perry spoke about pitching in Vancouver, adjusting to life in Canada, refining his splitter and what motivates him during the grind of a long minor league season. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

PERRY POWER: A SIT DOWN WITH NOLAN

Chris Georges: I’m here with right-handed pitcher Nolan Perry. Nolan, thanks for taking the time.

Nolan Perry: Yes sir, thanks for having me.

CG: Three starts into your time with Vancouver and you’ve posted a 0.60 ERA. What’s been working for you on the mound so far?

NP: Really just getting ahead with the fastball and staying in the zone. Once I establish that, everything else kind of plays off of it. The catchers have done a great job calling games too, so we’ve been on the same page pretty much the whole time.

CG: You’re coming off a dominant outing — five innings, one hit,

one walk and 10 strikeouts. What was it like pitching in front of the Vancouver crowd that night?

NP: It was awesome. I didn’t feel quite as sharp physically as I normally do, but I just kept attacking the zone and competing. I got a little wild in the fifth inning, but after a mound visit I settled back in and finished it off.

CG: At one point you struck out six straight hitters. Have you ever done that before?

NP: Earlier this year in Low-A I actually had seven strikeouts in a row, so that was probably the most.

POWER: NOLAN PERRY

CG: What was your first impression of Nat Bailey Stadium and the fans?

NP: It was electric. The fans are into every pitch and every big moment. That energy definitely gives me a little extra adrenaline out there.

CG: How have you adjusted to Vancouver itself?

NP: It’s definitely different from New Mexico, but it’s been awesome. The views are incredible and I’ve been trying to explore the city and check out some restaurants whenever I can.

CG: Coming from New Mexico, where there aren’t a ton of professional baseball players, does that motivate you?

NP: Definitely. There aren’t many guys from New Mexico who make it to pro ball, so I take pride in that. Hopefully younger kids back home can see that it’s possible.

CG: You were drafted in the 12th round out of high school and had a commitment to Texas Tech. How difficult was the decision to sign professionally?

NP: Honestly, it wasn’t too difficult. My goal was always to play pro baseball. I felt like the resources, facilities and coaching in pro ball would help me develop faster, and it’s definitely worked out that way.

CG: You also had to overcome Tommy John surgery after the 2024 season. What was that process like mentally?

NP: At first it was tough because you can’t really do baseball activities. But after a couple of months, once I got back into throwing and training, I started feeling like myself again. Looking back now, I think the surgery actually helped me. My arm feels way better and my stuff has improved.

CG: MLB Pipeline has you ranked among the Blue Jays’ top prospects, and people have noticed the uptick in velocity. Is that part of what you’re referring to?

NP: Yeah, my fastball velocity has definitely gone up a little bit. My curveball has more depth now too, and my slider has gotten harder as well.

CG: You’ve also been working on a splitter this year.

NP: I’ve thrown it since high school, but I’m still trying to get a consistent feel for it. We’ve been working on it in the bullpen and slowly mixing it into games.

CG: If you could steal one pitch from a teammate and add it to your arsenal, whose would it be?

NP: Probably Schuyler’s slider. It’s really hard with a ton of movement. It’s nasty.

CG: The minor league season is a grind with 132 games. What do you do to relax on off days?

NP: If I’m not pitching early in the week, I’ll usually try to explore the city or go out for dinner. If I’m starting sooner, I’ll just stay in, grab some food and play video games like Rocket League or MLB The Show.

CG: Last one for you — do you set specific statistical goals for yourself each season?

NP: Not really. For me it’s more about staying healthy and building innings. If I’m throwing a lot of innings, that usually means things are going well and everything else will take care of itself.

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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

HITTING COACH

Jonathan Davis, 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.

TOMMY CAULFIELD

ASSISTANT PITCHING COACH

Bautista will handle the Vancouver relief corps in 2025 after two seasons as the pitching coach for the DSL Blue Jays. Originally from El Seibo, DR, Bautista graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA in 2019 and joined the Blue Jays as Player Development Intern later that year.

PETR STŘÍBRCKÝ

14 POSITION COACH

Petr Stříbrcký, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DANNY THOMPSON JR. 38 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-0 WT: 180

DOB: 2008-09-02

HOMETOWN: New Bern, NC

SCHOOL: UNC Greensboro/NC

Wesleyan

ACQUIRED: 8th round, 2025

PRO YEAR: 2nd

DANIEL GUERRA

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

CONNOR O’HALLORAN 26 PITCHER THROWS: Left

HT: 6-2 WT: 195

DOB: 22 - 09/01/02

HOMETOWN: Mississauga, ON ACQUIRED: 5th Round, 2023

PRO YEAR: 4th

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

COLBY HOLCOMBE 21 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

NOLAN PERRY 20 PITCHER

THROWS: Right

HT: 6-2 WT: 195 DOB: 9/02/2003

HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, NM

SCHOOL: Carlsbad HS

ACQUIRED: 12th Round, 2022

PRO YEAR: 3rd

JUANMI VASQUEZ 1 PITCHER

THROWS: Left

HT: 5-11 WT: 205

DOB: 2012-01-03

HOMETOWN: Santo Domingo, DR

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

PRO YEAR: 5th

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

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 40 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

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

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

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

DUB GLEED

HT: 6-1 WT: 200

B/T: R/R

DOB: 09/01/02

HOMETOWN: Ladera Ranch, CA

SCHOOL: UC Irvine

ACQUIRED: Trade w/MIA, 03/29/26

PRO YEAR: 2nd

PRO YEAR: 2nd CARTER CUNNINGHAM

BATS/THROWS: Left/Right

HT: 6-4 WT: 220

DOB: 11/06/00

HOMETOWN: Haymarket, VA

SCHOOL: East Carolina/Florida

SW State

ACQUIRED: 10th round, 2024

PRO YEAR: 3rd

HAYDEN GILLILAND 25 CATCHER

BATS/THROWS: Left/Right

HT: 5-11 WT: 206

DOB: 10/29/01

HOMETOWN: Maryville, TN

SCHOOL: Tennessee Tech

ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/21/24

PRO YEAR: 2nd

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

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

TUCKER TOMAN 8 INFIELDER

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

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

MATT SCANNELL 26

HT: 5-11 WT: 205

BATS/THROWS: Left/Right

HT: 6-2 WT: 230

DOB: 2009-06-01

HOMETOWN: Wildwood, MO

SCHOOL: So. Illinois Edwardsville

ACQUIRED: 13th round, 2023

PRO YEAR: 4th

B/T: L/L

DOB: 08/31/01

HOMETOWN: Stone Oaks, TX

SCHOOL: Wake Forest/Princeton

ACQUIRED: ND FA, 07/22/25

PRO YEAR: 2nd

MATHIEU VALLEE 2 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

2026 TRANSACTIONS

05/26 Vancouver activated C Edward Duran from the 7-day injured list.

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. Left Oblique Strain.

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. Left Oblique Strain.

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.

04/05 Vancouver placed OF Jake Casey on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 4, 2026.

04/03 Vancouver placed RHP Silvano Hechavarria on the 7-day injured list.

04/03 Vancouver transferred C Jacob Sharp to the Development List.

04/03 2B Adrian Pinto assigned to Vancouver from New Hampshire.

DOG DAY OF SUMMER

BRING YOUR PUP TO THE PARK!

THURSD AY, MAY 28

TUESday, JUne 9

BOBBLEHEAD ADDISON BARGER

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 reflects on the rise of Pacific Coast League baseball in Vancouver during the 1950s

and early 1960s, the memorable players who passed through Capilano Stadium and the remarkable crowds that once packed the ballpark. Along the way, he shares stories of Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, future Yankees executive Cedric Tallis and the colourful characters who helped shape one of the city’s great sporting eras.

Part Three: Pacific Coast League Glory Days

Vancouver’s baseball history stretches back long before the arrival of the modern-day Canadians. As Jim Robson recalled, the city had already developed a deep connection to the sport through a series of ballparks located in what is now downtown Vancouver.

“There was baseball there in the 1930s,” Robson said of Athletic Park at Fifth and Hemlock. “Babe Ruth even played an exhibition game there on a rainy day.”

When the Pacific Coast League arrived in Vancouver in 1956, the city embraced the new era despite concerns over the cost of upgrading Capilano Stadium. The Mounties struggled in their inaugural season under manager Lefty O’Doul, finishing near the bottom of the standings, but things changed quickly the following year.

“Cedric Tallis became the general manager in 1957,” Robson remembered. “He later became general manager of the New York Yankees. They also brought in Charlie Metro, a hard-nosed manager, and suddenly Vancouver had some very good teams.”

The late-1950s Mounties became known for blending veteran Pacific Coast League players with future major league stars. One of the most

memorable teams came in 1959, featuring four young infielders who would each reach the big leagues: Buddy Barker, Marv Breeding, Ron Hansen and a young third baseman named Brooks Robinson.

“Brooks Robinson almost had his career end in Vancouver,” Robson said.

Robson recalled Robinson chasing a foul ball near the dugout when his arm became caught on a metal hook attached to a protective screen, severely damaging the tendons in his arm. A doctor sitting nearby rushed Robinson to Royal Columbian Hospital, where emergency treatment likely saved the future Hall of Famer’s career.

“He missed about a month, came back, hit around .340 and then got called back up to Baltimore,” Robson said. “Of course, he became one of the greatest third basemen of all time.”

Although Vancouver never captured a Pacific Coast League pennant during that stretch, Robson believed the teams of the late 1950s and early 1960s were among the strongest in franchise history. The 1961 club featured future stars like Ed Charles, Dennis Menke and Frank Torre, along with respected veterans and highly regarded prospects.

“That was a very good ball club,” Robson said. “Billy Hitchcock was the manager, and they had players who either came down from the majors or were on their way up.”

Attendance at Capilano Stadium reflected the excitement surrounding the team. During a crucial 1957 series against the San Francisco Seals, crowds overflowed beyond the outfield fences.

“They put ropes around the outfield so fans could stand outside the fence,” Robson recalled. “If you hit the ball into the crowd, it was an automatic ground-rule double.”

Eventually, changing entertainment habits and the growing influence of televised Major League Baseball contributed to declining attendance. Vancouver’s Pacific Coast League franchise folded after the 1962 season, leaving the city without professional baseball for two years.

But the game would return again in 1965 through a working agreement with the Kansas City Athletics. The revived club featured future stars including Sal Bando and Joe Rudi under manager Mickey Vernon.

“The baseball interest had been revived by the calibre of the baseball,” Robson said. “They had some really good young ballplayers.”

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

TUESday, June 30

Triple-A pennant giveaway

FIRST 1,000 fans

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.