It’s one thing to represent Canada in one sport.
But to do it in two sports, especially as close as baseball and softball can be when it comes to scheduling, is very difficult.
Baseball Canada Women’s National Team MVP Zoe Hicks was able to do both seamlessly in 2023.
Read More No Ordinary ZoeOne of the best pitchers to ever suit up for the Toronto Blue Jays and a player who got his start in professional baseball in Alberta has been selected for induction in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Lefty hurler Jimmy Key was one of six people named as part of the 2024 induction class recently, adding the honour to his list of achievements, which includes a pair of World Series rings and five Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star appearances.
Read More Key AdditionLanden Bourassa had himself a year to remember in 2023.
Not only was he among the American Association leaders in wins and complete games, the Lethbridge product was healthy and represented Canada for the first time at the Pan Am Games Qualifiers in Argentina.
Read More Golden EyeThe 2026 World Baseball Classic canèt come fast enough for Ernie Whitt.
The Baseball Canada manager believes his team is on the cusp of getting into the championship bracket of the tournament if all the stars align – literally.
Ahead of his visit to Calgary for the Blue Jays Academy National Coaches Clinic, we chatted with the former MLB catcher about what it will take to get to the next level.
Read More No Doubt About Whitt2023 was a banner year for baseball in Alberta, including all that we did at Alberta Dugout Stories.
So what’s next?
We gaze into our crystal ball to take a look at the stories that are on the top of our minds heading into 2024.
Read More Five Storylines We’re Watching in 2024If you were trying to follow Jordan Procyshen’s 2023 season, you might have had a hard time keeping up.
From serving as Canada’s bullpen catcher at the World Baseball Classic to being on standby while the Texas Rangers made their run to a World Series title – the 30-year-old Dawgs Academy grad had a lengthy season.
Zach Worden writes about Procyshen’s year, which also included playing for Canada at the Pan-Am Games Qualifier.
Read More Whirlwind ExpressAfter his 2022 season was cut short by injury, Matt Lloyd had high expectations of himself heading into the year.
Despite being released by the Cincinnati Reds, the Okotoks Dawgs alum became an All-Star with the Sioux City Explorers.
He also represented Baseball Canada at the Pan Am Qualifiers in Argentina, and was named the Men’s National Team Most Valuable Player.
Read More Maple MattFort McMurray has quickly become a favourite place for Baseball Canada to host national championships.
After successful events in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023, the community is set to host the Baseball Canada Cup in 2024.
Recently, it was announced the 18U National Championships would also return in 2025 and 2026.
Read More Holding It Down in Fort MacHarold Northcott’s resume is as impressive as they come for baseball in Alberta.
Having played and coached at the provincial and national level, the Central Alberta product was recently named to the Eastern Oregon University Athletics Hall of Fame.
However, Northcott says he is most proud of his family’s legacy in baseball.
Read More The Giant Killer“Does Alberta punch above its weight when it comes to baseball in Canada?”
It’s a question our Joe McFarland posed on social media recently after what should be considered another successful year in our province.
But are we doing enough to celebrate it?
Read More OPINION: Baseball’s Opportunity in Alberta