“At the moment, Jake Hanley is a two-way man.
His fastball has been clocked at 95 mph for his William Mason High School Comets in Mason, Ohio, north of Cincinnati. And the 6-foot-5, 232-pounder shows power at the plate.
Besides being a two-way man on the field, thanks to his father Todd Haney, of Dartmouth, N.S., he’s a man of two countries too.”
Read MoreOF Mac Galvin (Calgary, Alta.) is the most recent winner of the Canadian Baseball Network Okotoks Dawgs’ scholarship award.
Read MoreFormer Toronto Blue Jays scout Ben McLure has passed away at the age of 84.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott unveils the most influential Canadians in baseball in 2023. The list contains most influential Canadians, those we lost last year and our honorable mentions.
Did you make it?
Read MoreWho are some of the top draft prospects from the academies across Canada?
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares what he has heard.
Read MoreElliott: Bloor pitches through sun and sprinkler delay to a Twins contract
Read More“Last August when scouts began evaluating Canadians for the 2024 draft, two names were atop the list:
Brendan Lawson and Dante Nori.
And they still are.
Both Lawson (Toronto, Ont.), a former Ontario Blue Jay, and Nori (Toronto, Ont.) earned spots on the annual Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-American teams.”
Read MoreWhy not take a look at the previous Toronto Blue Jays signing bonuses on Spring Breakout weekend?
Like any list for organizations, there are hits, there are misses and as always — there are memories.
Read MoreElliott: In this corner, the challenger ... Joey Votto
Read MoreElliott: Geoff Scott saved my life
Read MoreBob Elliott shares his memories of former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams who passed away on January 26 at the age of 80.
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series IV: Steve McAllister
Read MoreThanks largely to the eye-opening spin rate on his curveball, Sudbury Voyageurs alum Scott Rienguette (Sudbury, Ont.). is off to Kansas State.
Read MoreBob Elliott remembers ex-big league right-hander Ron Law (Hamilton, Ont.) who it was only recently discovered died back in 1994.
Read MoreFairfield Stags, where Arundel & Anderson used to roam, dedicate Alumni diamond
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series III: Monica McGarry
Read MoreElliott. Subscriber Series Part II: Noah Anderson
Read MorePeace River, Alta., native Robin Lund, who is an assistant pitching coach with the Detroit Tigers, is one of the many talented speakers booked this weekend for Baseball Ontario’s 38th annual Best Ever coaching clinic.
Read MoreElliott, Subscriber Series Part I, Joanne Brunner
Read MoreFormer Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith and ex-umpire Dale Scott will highlight the group of speakers at the Prostock B.C. Coaches Convention that will take place from February 2 to February 4.
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