He was a tireless workhorse who could wear out his coaches just as easily as he did opposing batters.
Two-time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay – who died in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday – made relentless preparation a hallmark of his all-star career, according to a former coach.
Read More Pitcher PerfectIt was a season fit for a king – it was so good that Greg Morrison took not one crown, but three from it.
During 69 games with the 1997 Medicine Hat Blue Jays, Morrison hit .448, swatted 23 home runs and drove in 88 runs on his way to the Pioneer League’s triple crown. The home run record still stands.
“It was a magical year,” Morrison told Alberta Dugout Stories.
Read More Crowning AchievementWe chat with Stacey May Fowles – author of Baseball Life Advice – about tacos, hanging out at baseball diamonds, and favourite writers.
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