IBL's Hamilton Cardinals appoint Eckstein, Scott as special advisors
The Hamilton Cardinals have hired Corey Eckstein (Abbotsford, B.C.) as a special advisor. Photo: Hamilton Cardinals
February 25, 2025
Official Hamilton Cardinals News Release
The Hamilton Cardinals have appointed Corey Eckstein and Perry Scott as special advisors to baseball operations. They bring extensive experience in player development, coaching, and scouting.
Eckstein, president of the Ontario Blue Jays—one of Canada’s top amateur baseball programs—has reshaped every program he’s been part of and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Canadian baseball. His impact has earned him a place on the Canadian Baseball Network’s Top 100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball (2022-2024).
A former professional scout with the Kansas City Royals, Eckstein earned an American League Championship and a World Series ring during his tenure with the club. Over nearly two decades, he has played a key role in Canadian baseball development.
Perry Scott (Prince George, B.C.) has been hired as a special advisor by the Hamilton Cardinals. Photo: Hamilton Cardinals
Joining him is Perry Scott (Prince George, B.C.), a longtime leader in Canadian baseball with over 20 years of experience, following a standout playing career at Clarke University, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Following his playing career, Perry has been a major force in youth baseball development across Ontario. He also contributed to Baseball Ontario’s back-to-back national championships.
Now calling Hamilton home with their families, Eckstein and Scott have brought valuable experience and connections to the Cardinals, playing a key role in shaping the team’s roster alongside Matt Creally, the coaching staff, and ownership.
“We wanted to take a more collaborative approach when building our roster, where multiple voices contribute to key baseball decisions,” said Cardinals owner Eric Spearin. “By adding the experience and connections of Eck and Perry, we’ve strengthened our ability to evaluate talent and make informed decisions.
“With Matt Creally leading our data-driven approach as director of stats and advanced scouting and our coaching staff playing a key role in the process, we’ve built a well-rounded system that blends analytics with baseball expertise. It’s great to see this group work together to provide opportunities for players to continue their baseball careers in Hamilton after they finish their collegiate career.”