In The Pilot’s Seat

Don’t bother trying to remind University of Portland Pilots right-hander William Labonté that he’s a freshman, because he doesn’t care.

And it shows.

The former Okotoks Dawgs Academy pitcher is on everyone’s radar after his outstanding start.

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Taking Note

Logan Rumberg has some lofty expectations of himself in his senior season at George Mason University.

The Dawgs Academy grad joined us recently to discuss his preparation, journaling, and a combined no-hitter he threw in March.

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1 Thru 9: Tyson Kajmowicz

It’s hard not to notice Tyson Kajmowicz.

Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 195 pounds, the 17-year-old is a towering presence on the mound for Dawgs Academy in Okotoks.

His performance on the field has landed him a commitment with Weatherford College.

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All Aboard to the WBC

He might be the youngest on Baseball Canada’s roster at the World Baseball Classic, but Matt Wilkinson is always willing to answer the bell to prove he belongs.

The Dawgs Academy and Okotoks Dawgs alum is ready to represent his country again before heading back to the Cleveland Guardians system.

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Stealing the Show

You would be hard-pressed to find a more memorable opening weekend of professional baseball than the one Eric Hartman had.

The St. Albert native and Dawgs Academy grad may have come back to Earth later in 2025, but he learned plenty of lessons in his first pro season.

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Morneau’s Cup Runneth Over

He’s a Canadian baseball legend and a former National League batting champ, but Justin Morneau did a double take when he was asked to be the face of an exciting new national championship tournament.

Greg Hamilton – Baseball Canada’s Director of National Teams and Head Coach of the Junior National Team – approached the two-time Silver Slugger Award winner to see if he would lend his name to the top prize being handed out at The Road to Okotoks event.

“My first thought is, did Larry Walker turn it down?” said Morneau …

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