2023 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 AlbertaPerry Lychak was one of few Canadian pitchers to face Cuba on the international stage and come away with a victory.
The Glendon, Alberta product did it at the 1981 Intercontinental Cup at Renfrew Park in Edmonton.
He passed away Sept. 20 in Kinston, N.C., where he pitched for five seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system.
Read More Remembering Perry LychakWith the top Canadian baseball prospects gathering this week at Rogers Centre, Simon Baker stood out among them all.
The Webber Wildcats Academy outfielder put on a clinic at this year’s Canadian Futures Showcase and was named as the tournament MVP …
Read More Baker Named Canadian Futures Showcase MVPTeam Canada will get a boost from several Alberta players and coaches at the upcoming Pan Am Qualifiers …
Read More Alberta Pumps Up Pan Am RosterWhether she’s tagging out runners at home plate or keeping pucks out of the net, Kaitlyn Ross is comfortable as the last line of defence for her teammates.
She’s proved that on the diamond and at the rink.
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