Next Stop: Okotoks

They may have preferred to settle their differences on the field, but the final four teams remaining in the Prairie Qualifiers for The Road to Okotoks got what they came for.

What started as 13 teams vying for three spots in the inaugural event in Okotoks later this summer turned into a battle of four.

First Stop on the Road to Okotoks

They have hit the road with the hopes of ending up in Okotoks this summer.

Baseball Canada’s inaugural “The Road to Okotoks” tournament, which will culminate with the Morneau Cup being handed out in the Alberta community in a few weeks, begins with Regional Qualifiers starting today.

Back on Canadian Turf

Erik Sabrowski has been on plenty of flights, pitched in a lot of ballparks and explored a slew of major cities over parts of three big league seasons.

But this Thursday’s travel schedule was special.

Matt Betts of Canadian Baseball Network has more on Sabrowski’s first roadtrip to Toronto.

Unexpected Delivery

Coming to the ballpark for a game day looks a lot different for Ryan Kucy than it did when he first started going to college.

Originally an infielder, the Edmonton native and AHP Academy alum is now into his final collegiate season and is now doing it at a new position: pitcher.

Pote-ntial in Cincy

Baseball runs in Owen Pote’s genes.

His father, Lou, pitched 219 2/3 innings in the big leagues and played all over the world – Japan, Mexico, China, and even Canada with the independent Edmonton Cracker-Cats and Edmonton Capitals.

And now, he’s looking to move up the ranks in the Cincinnati Reds system.

1 Thru 9: Jayden Kane

Few athletes have had the kind of high-profile year that Jayden Kane has embarked upon.

The Fort McMurray native and AHP Academy product has taken advantage of every opportunity given to him as he’s been looking to find the right college to commit to.

1 Thru 9: Gabe Fink

He’s been lauded as one of the premiere prospects in Canada set to graduate from high school in 2027.

But Gabe Fink is taking it all in stride, working hard every day to refine his skills.

The AHP Academy product is the latest to be featured in our 1 Thru 9 series, looking at up-and-coming talent across the province.

7th Inning Stretch: Jack Jewell

Jack Jewell is looking to make up for some lost time this summer when he suits up with the new Energy City Cactus Rats.

The Sherwood Park native and AHP Academy alum redshirted this spring at Barton Community College, and is excited to be back on the field for the summer.

1 Thru 9: Seth Suer

After spending his young baseball career traveling around Edmonton, Seth Suer is happy going to a warmer climate when he goes to college.

The 18-year-old grew up in Morinville before beginning a whirlwind tour through the capital region.

He has committed to Phoenix College.

Sabrowski’s Reflections

Stepping onto the mound at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, left-hander Erik Sabrowski doesn’t remember much from the moment that made him a Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Guardians.

The Absolute Human Performance alum spoke with Canadian Baseball Network’s Tyson Shushkewich to talk about the year that was and what’s to come in 2025.