“Unparalleled” is a word used far too often when describing 2020.
But when you look at some of the performances being put together by Alberta’s baseball products at US colleges, the year was actually setting up to be one of the best.
We take a look back at some of those highlights by naming an All-Alberta team for 2020.
Read More 2020 ADS All-College TeamWe continue our special preview series of the Alberta-based WMBL teams with an inside look at the Fort McMurray Giants.
In just their third season in the league, the Giants will be vying for their first winning season and hope to make the jump to the playoffs, focusing primarily on a stellar pitching rotation.
Read More Fort McMurray Giants 2018 Season PreviewHe may not come from what is typically considered a baseball hotbed, but Bonnyville’s Nik Cardinal has baseball in his blood.
His coach at Allan Hancock College, Chris Stevens, describes the 21-year-old Cardinal as an extremely hard-working pitcher who is constantly working on his craft.
We caught up with Cardinal to talk about his season at Allan Hancock College – where he won a Gold Glove for being the conference’s best fielding pitcher – and the upcoming WMBL campaign. We also spoke with him about overcoming injury and dealing with family tragedy.
Read More The Cardinal Rules