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JAKE KERR
CHAIR OF VANCOUVER CANADIANS BASEBALL
Born and raised in Vancouver, Jake Kerr attended the University of British Columbia before completing his MBA in Economics and Finance at the University of California at Berkeley.
A Canadian business icon, Mr. Kerr has been the recipient of the Order of Canada and Order of British Columbia for his remarkable contributions to both our country and province.
Taking ownership of the Canadians back in 2007, Mr. Kerr has led the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club to eight (8) franchise attendance records, multiple Larry McPhail Awards for excellence within the Northwest League, and Minor League Baseball’s most coveted accolade - the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy, awarded to MiLB’s most complete franchise.
ALLAN BAILEY GENERAL MANAGER
Allan Bailey has been with the Vancouver Canadians since 2007 and was appointed General Manager on September 5th, 2018 after spending the previous seven seasons as the organization's Assistant General Manager.
Allan has led several departments during his tenure with the C's including the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office and its ticket operations as well as his more recent efforts in the Team Operations handling everything from player housing and travel right through to Information Technology (IT).
Born in Victoria, B.C., Allan was raised on the North Shore and up on the Sunshine Coast. Allan completed his education at McGill University while playing five seasons with the McGill Redbirds baseball program. Prior to university, Allan played for the North Shore Twins of the B.C. Premier League
JEFF MOONEY
CHAIR OF THE VANCOUVER CANADIANS BASEBALL FOUNDATION
In addition to his valuable contributions to the Vancouver Canadians, Jeff Mooney is Chairman Emeritus and a major shareholder of A&W Food Services of Canadians Inc. Today, A&W is a strategydriven organization that has grown to over 1,000 locations across Canada. A&W has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada for the past 10 consecutive years, and in 2008, it was honoured to become an official member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Platinum Club.
Mr. Mooney is an alumnus of both the University of Saskatchewan and Harvard University Graduate School of Business. In 2003, Mr. Mooney received Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee Medal and three years later was inducted into the Restaurant Hall of Fame(2006). In 2016, Mr. Mooney was inducted into the B.C. Business Laureates Hall of Fame and this year received the Order of Canada
BRENDA CHMILIAR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Brenda enters her 16th season at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium and her sixth as Financial Controller for the Canadians. She spent the first 10 of those years with Aramark Food Services in the company's financial division, dividing her time between the ballpark and Rogers Arena.
Her knowledge of stadium operations thanks to her time with both Aramark and the Canadians have proven to be invaluable during her tenure.
Brenda is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations and is right at home here at The Nat; much of her childhood was spent on local baseball fields up in Kamloops.
WALTER COSMAN VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & MARKETING
With more than 20 years of Sales & Marketing experience here in Vancouver, Walter decided to put those skills to work in the sport he's most passionate about, baseball.
With a B.A. from the University of New Brunswick, Walter has worked with Proctor & Gamble, Molson Canada, Granville Island Brewing and Steamworks Brewing.
With a longstanding corporate partnership with the Canadians prior to his arrival in May of 2019, Walter joined the organization fully aware of the standard that has put the C's among the best in Minor League Baseball.
ROB FAI DIRECTOR, SALES & MARKETING
Rob Fai returns to the Vancouver Canadians in 2025, marking his 15th year with the organization. He has previously served as Communications Director and Broadcaster. In his new role as Director of Sales & Marketing, Rob will focus on expanding the organization’s outreach, managing outgoing sales and sponsorships, overseeing merchandise, and revitalizing the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation. In 2015, Rob was inducted into the Vancouver Canadians Broadcast & Journalism Hall of Fame. He also received Baseball B.C.’s Meritorious Award that same year in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the sport of baseball in British Columbia. During his time away from the organization, Rob hosted weekend programming at 980 CKNW and is currently a faculty member in the Journalism Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Rob's voice is well-known across the province for his work at TSN1040, where he hosted Rob Fai Nation Radio. Additionally, he co-founded Nation Extreme Wrestling, which has become one of Canada’s premier independent wrestling promotions.
JACOB NAKHLEH MANAGER, TICKET OPERATIONS
Jacob joined the C’s for the 2016 season, starting his time at the Nat in the Box Office. Jacob was first hired as a member of the game day staff, then promoted to Box Office Assistant before joining the sales team at the conclusion of the 2021 season. After spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons working in sales and community relations, Jacob is thrilled to be back where it all started – working in (and now running) the Nat Bailey Box Office.
Prior to joining the C’s in a full-time role, Jacob earned his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan. When he’s not at the Nat, Jacob can be found dreaming about ice fishing back in Saskatchewan or rooting on his USask Huskies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Seahawks.
ROSEMARY ALBERTS MANAGER, MARKETING SERVICES
Rosemary enters her second year with the Canadians and first as Marketing Services Manager. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelor of Arts in May 2023 and her Master of Management in Dec 2023. Born in Richmond, Rosemary was raised in Victoria where she grew up playing volleyball. Her previous work experience includes being the Communications & Administrative Coordinator for Athletics for Kids and a Varsity Game Day Statistician for UBC Athletics. She is excited to help the C’s organization in any way she can.
When Rosemary is not at the Nat, she enjoys her time watching the Canucks, kickboxing, or spending time with family and friends.
TYLER ZICKEL
MANAGER, BROADCASTING & MEDIA RELATIONS
2025 is Tyler’s fifth with the Canadians, eighth within the Toronto Blue Jays organization and 11th in the MiLB. Before the C's, Tyler served as the Director of Promotions & Entertainment and Radio Broadcaster for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Over the course of three seasons in Manchester, he oversaw the entire in-game presentation and promotions departments while traveling throughout the Eastern League calling 'Cats games. He has especially fond memories of the 2018 campaign, when he worked alongside current Jays (and former C’s) skipper John Schneider and the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Jordan Romano.
He began his MiLB career in 2014 as a communications intern for the Advanced-A Lake Elsinore Storm in the California League. He made his professional baseball radio debut with the Storm in 2015 and handled the middle innings of road games for the rest of his tenure.
Tyler, his wife Kate, newborn son Archer – who shares a birthday with Nat Bailey himself – and dog Rosie make their offseason home in Portland, OR, where they play copious amounts of pickleball and obsess over the University of Texas Longhorns football season each fall. Born and raised in San Diego, Tyler is a lifelong Padres fan and will always “Keep The Faith.”
CHARLENE YAROSHUK
ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
Charlene has been with the Vancouver Canadians since the 2018 season. She spent her first summer working as a co-op student before transitioning to working full time in the accounting department.
Charlene graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2020 with her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Growing up in New Westminster Charlene spent over 10 years practicing martial arts and currently holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Before joining the Canadians she previously worked as an assistant martial arts instructor.
COOPER MISIC
SENIOR COORDINATOR, SALES
Cooper enters his 4th season with the Canadians and his first season as Senior Coordinator, Sales. He is excited to take on more responsibilities and to continue to grow within the Canadians Organization.
A former Langley Blaze star pitcher who took his talents south of the border to play for both Galveston College and Central Washington University, Cooper graduated from CWU with a degree in Sports Management with a Specialization in Business.
When Cooper’s away from The Nat, you can find him enjoying time in nature, playing golf, or trying out every new restaurant in town.
ZACH MAHAFFY COORDINATOR, SALES
Zachary is entering his fourth season with the Vancouver Canadians. He spent the 2022 & 2023 seasons as Box Office Assistant for the club and transitioned to sales prior to the 2024 season.
In April 2023, Zachary graduated with a BBA from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, concentrating in Marketing and Strategic Analysis. Born in Mississauga, Ontario, but raised in Surrey, Zachary played rep hockey with Semiahmoo MHA from U15 to U18, while also playing one season in the Pacific Junior Hockey League with the White Rock Whalers and Port Moody Panthers. Outside the Nat, you can find him at your local arena officiating a hockey game, at the gym, or watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Blue Jays, or Seattle Seahawks.
DAWSON MARCHAND SALES ASSOCIATE
2025 marks Dawson’s first season with the Vancouver Canadians as a Sales Associate. He is excited to apply his skills and continue growing within the organization.
Growing up in Maple Ridge, Dawson graduated from BCIT in 2024 with a diploma in Marketing Management, specializing in Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy. His passion for sports and marketing led him to pursue a career in the sports industry, where he is eager to contribute to the team’s success.
When Dawson’s away from The Nat, you can find him training in Muay Thai Kickboxing, going to the gym, watching NBA basketball, or cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
DREW HOWSON
COORDINATOR, SALES
2025 marks Drew’s fourth season in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and third full season in Vancouver. This season will be his first as a Sales Coordinator after joining the office in an Associate role last season.
After graduating St. Clair College with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management and interning with the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, Drew began his career in professional baseball as a member of the Canadians Grounds Crew. He would go on to gain experience with the Toronto Blue Jays Facility Department, assisting with the renovation and clean-up of Rogers Centre before returning to Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Drew is a baseball savant. He played and coached at many levels in his hometown community of Windsor, Ontario, most notably with the Tecumseh Rangers. In his off time, you’ll usually find him hiking, playing his guitar, or cheering on the Detroit Tigers and his beloved Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue!
BEN LETWIN SALES ASSOCIATE
Ben enters his first year with the Canadians as a sales associate. He will graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Langara College in December 2025.
He formerly worked at Nat Bailey for two seasons on the food service side as a lead cook in the premium third base porch section and is excited about his new role as a sales associate with the Vancouver Canadians.
Growing up in Vancouver, Ben played rep hockey with the Vancouver Thunderbirds and won the AAA Provincials with the team in 2018. Outside of the Canadians, he enjoys playing hockey In the UBC Rec League, playing golf in his free time, and watching the Seahawks and Canucks.
LEVI WEBER HEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
Levi – the 2023 Northwest League Groundskeeper of the Year – is no stranger to this circuit, with prior experience as the Head Groundskeeper for the Spokane Indians at Avista Stadium. His talents have also taken him to the desert, where he was the Field Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Spring Training facility in Arizona.
The Colton, WA native graduated from Washington State University with a Double Major in Turfgrass Management and Vegetable Management and two minors in Horticulture and Agricultural Systems.
In his time away from the ballpark, you can find him on the golf course, weight training or enjoying time with family and friends.
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Hailing from the Hoosier State, the Indianapolis native played baseball and football in his early years. Stanifer would leave the gridiron for good in the eighth grade due to a broken collarbone and numerous concussions. That was a wise decision as Stanifer would star on the mound at Westfield High School, where he would post a career earned run average of below one. As a junior in 2021, he struck out 100 batters in 52 innings and won seven of eight decisions with a 0.94 ERA. In 2022, Stanifer continued to dominate, posting a 5-2 record, a 0.74 ERA, and striking out 83 batters in 38 innings.
With the 2022 MLB Draft approaching, Stanifer had to decide whether to go to college at Cincinnati or turn pro if his name was called. He chose not to “Do the Bearcat” when the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him in the 19th round based on the evaluation of scout Matt Huck.
After receiving a $125,000 signing bonus, Stanifer would not throw his first pitch as a professional until 2023 when he was assigned to the Florida Complex League. He made seven of his 11 appearances as a starter and struck out 47 batters in 42 2/3 innings, but he issued 23 walks with an ERA above six. However, Stanifer had two scoreless appearances out of three to end the season, including five shutout innings of one-hit, one-walk relief with five strikeouts to earn the win over the host FCL Phillies on August 5.
A transition to full-season baseball in 2024 had its ups and downs for Stanifer. With Low-A Dunedin, he finished May on a strong note by allowing just two runs over 12 innings in which he struck out 16 batters and walked five batters. Stanifer earned his first win as a Dunedin Blue Jay with five innings of one-run ball and seven strikeouts at Bradenton on May 26. He was able to continue the positive momentum with four no-hit innings in June, working around four walks and striking out five against St. Lucie on June 2. Stanifer then notched another victory with five frames of one-run ball at Palm Beach on June 9.
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The rest of the season did not go nearly as well, and it resulted in a yearending 6.34 ERA, one tick higher than his season in the FCL. Stanifer maintained his strikeout an inning pace by whiffing 64 batters in 59 2/3 innings, but his struggles traced back to his walk rate, which went up from 4.85 to 7.54 per nine innings.
In a scene right out of the movie Major League when Ricky Vaughn began to pitch better after wearing glasses, it was discovered that Stanifer had astigmatism in one of his eyes after a series of vision tests during spring training earlier this year as reported by Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. After getting fitted for contacts, Stanifer started rolling by giving up just three runs in seven relief appearances with Dunedin to begin 2025. He was a perfect 4-0 in April, working in tandem with starter Trey
Yesavage, including four shutout frames and seven strikeouts against Lakeland on April 19. Stanifer’s walk rate was more respectable at 4.15 per nine innings and he gave up just 10 hits in 26 innings. A 4-0 record, two saves and a 0.69 ERA with the D-Jays led to a callup to Vancouver along with Yesavage and fellow pitching prospect Khal Stephen on May 20.
The Yesavage/Stanifer combo made just one appearance at Nat Bailey Stadium but what an appearance it was. Stanifer followed Yesavage’s 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball by striking out seven batters over four shutout innings to get the save against Hillsboro on May 31. He would also get the save in another four-inning shutout stint in which he struck out six batters at Tri-City on June 6.
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When Yesavage was called up to Double-A New Hampshire, Stanifer was moved into the starting rotation for Monty’s Mounties and struck out 10 batters over four innings of three-run ball against Spokane on June 12. He finished June by giving up just two runs and striking out nine over five innings against Tri-City on June 25. Stanifer’s first Northwest League win came on July 2 when he surrendered just one hit and struck out nine over 5 1/3 shutout innings against Everett at The Nat.
C’s Plus Baseball spoke with the 21-year-old Stanifer during the team’s homestand against Tri-City in late June. This interview has been edited for clarity.
C’s Plus Baseball – There was a story about you recently in The Athletic. As Mitch Bannon in The Athletic called it, it was a Ricky Vaughn situation out of the movie Major League when it came to testing your eyesight. How did it all come about?
Gage Stanifer – Yeah, I mean, I really just went in for a standard eye check-up in spring training and ended up doing a little more in-depth stuff with some depth perception testing and stuff like that. But a halfhour test ended up being a two-and-a-half hour test.
CPB – There was a colour test as well?
GS – Yeah. There were like four coloured dots and I ended up only really seeing one of them, and I was supposed to see two to four of them.
CPB – How did it feel after you got your contacts and your eyewear, it must have been like a big revelation?
GS – Yeah, I mean, I think the biggest challenge was just trying to put them in, figuring that out, but it was definitely nice just kind of figuring something out that could help me on the mound and help my game.
CPB – What was the biggest difference that you noticed?
GS – I think the biggest thing was just kind of being able to focus a little bit more, not having the eyes kind of wander and bounce in between. So just being able to focus on the target and lock in a little bit longer.
CPB – I guess you’ve seen the movie Major League, did that remind you of the Ricky Vaughn scene?
GS – Oh yeah, that’s the first thing my agents actually texted me.
CPB – Would you say that’s your favourite baseball movie?
GS – I’d say that and The Sandlot.
CPB – Okay. Let’s turn it back now to how you first got started in baseball. When did it all begin for you in Indianapolis?
GS – I’d say I was probably eight or nine. Started out at just a local T-ball league and then worked into machine and coach-pitch and tryout ball throughout Westfield and Indiana.
CPB – When you look back on your high school career, any moments that stand out for you?
GS – It was always fun playing at Westfield. Got to be around a couple of the alum. One of the big names is (Tampa Bay Rays pitcher) Ryan Pepiot. Just being able to grow up and meet him and still be in contact with him is huge, and watch him do his thing with the Rays.
CPB – Did you play any other sports in high school?
GS – I played football for a little bit. I stopped playing (because of) injuries and then just rec basketball, but mainly just baseball.
CPB – What did you play in football?
GS – I was a quarterback.
CPB – Favourite NFL quarterback? Peyton Manning, maybe?
GS – Yeah, really just Peyton Manning.
CPB – Colts fan?
GS – Try to be. Try to be.
CPB – Do you have any other favourite pro sports teams?
GS – I followed the Pacers this year. I’m not a big NBA fan, but it’s always nice to see them do their thing, and I was rooting for them.
CPB – Let’s take it back to when you first became a pitcher? How did that all start?
GS – I’ve really always kind of been around the mound. I started out when I was in coach-pitch. I was right next to the coach being that little
side helper and then my first year of kid pitch, I was pitching, so kind of all my life.
CPB – Who would you say has helped you develop as a pitcher?
GS – I’d say the biggest resource I’ve had is Greg Vogt back in Indiana at PRP (Passion Resilience Process Baseball). I’ve been working with him since 2017. Before that, I was with (nine-year major league pitcher) Doug Sisk just kind of doing one-on-one stuff with him when I was real young.
CPB – Were there certain pitching drills that they taught you when you went to this baseball camp?
GS – The biggest thing was just kind of learning how my body moved, learn the basic fundamentals and then building over time. Obviously, as you get older, your body starts to grow and move differently. So it was a little weird when I was young and lengthy and skinny, just trying to figure out how to time things up and now just being more aware of things and figuring out how to move properly on the mound has helped out a lot.
CPB – Taking it to the draft now, you were picked in the 19th round in 2022. What do you remember about your draft day experience?
GS – It was awesome to just hear my name called. It’s always been a goal of mine to get into a major league program and start a career off. I knew when I heard my name, I wanted to sign and get things rolling. Obviously, I was committed to Cincinnati. You can always go back to school, but you might not get the chance to play pro ball again.
CPB – Were you at all nervous? The draft was almost up, but were you confident that you were going to get picked?
GS – I figured I would get picked. I was definitely happy to hear my name called in the 19th (round). It was a little bit of relief just to hear it called and have things be over with and know I’d get to start things off.
CPB – Did you have any idea this Blue Jays were going to take you or did you think maybe it was going to be somebody else?
GS – They were actually the first team that I had contacted scout-wise, so I kind of had a relationship building with them from the start.
CPB – You report down to Dunedin and get to see the new Player Development Complex. How has that helped you develop as a pitcher?
GS – Yeah, I mean, the complex is really just unreal. You’ve got all the resources you need, the staff is great, the pitching lab is insane. You’ve got biometric stuff, slow-mo cameras, everything you need. It’s pretty cool with all the force plates and all that, so it’s definitely helped get me to where I am now.
CPB – Would you say there was something you learned about yourself? Maybe ‘I didn’t know this about my delivery’ or the way you pitch or how your pitches move, anything like that?
GS – I think the biggest thing I’ve realized this past year is just kind of cleaning up the glove side has helped with about everything in my delivery as far as a posture and release point thing. It has cleaned up my pitches and made some of them better.
CPB – At draft camp, was there anyone you hit it off with right away that some of you just immediately connected with?
GS – Actually my first roommate, Pat Gallagher. Obviously I got to play with him a little bit here, which this was my first time playing with him since being drafted. It’s been cool to kind of just see his progress and stay in contact and watch what he’s been doing while I’m kind of doing my thing and then I finally got up here to play with him.
CPB – You had a bit of a rough introduction (to pro ball), but things have really turned around for you this year. Talk about your progression from first arriving on the scene to where you are now?
GS – I think the biggest thing is just trusting myself and trusting my stuff and the work I do every day, trying to stay confident and just compete and trust everyone in the field behind me and do what I can do.
CPB -Talk about your pitch mix. I’ve heard three pitches, but what is it that you are throwing?
GS – Yeah, I throw a four-seam fastball, a splitter and a slider.
CPB – Kevin Gausman is famous for the splitter. Was there anything
imparted, maybe not directly from him, but I guess from the pitching coaches there?
GS – Yeah. I mean, I was always trying to develop a change-up growing up. It was kind of tough for me. I always threw it a little too hard or it just wasn’t great. So the splitter ended up kind of sticking and ended up this spring finding it a little bit better where some of the shapes ended up replicating Gausman’s splitter. So it was kind of cool to see that. I’m still trying to develop it and get comfortable with it, but it could definitely be a good third pitch for me.
CPB – The slider, is it more of a sweeper or a gyro slider? How would you describe it?
GS – I would say last year it was definitely more gyro. This year it’s more, I would say more curveball-shaped. It’s got a lot more depth and it’s harder. So it’s definitely an outlier, but it’s helped me a lot.
CPB – And the fastball, you say, is a four-seamer. Have you tried any other variations or are you just sticking with a four?
GS – I always threw a two-seam growing up. I actually swapped to a four-seam fastball last season, right before Dunedin. So I’ve only been throwing the four-seam for so long, but I threw a two-seam and it ended up carrying more than running. So we ended up just swapping to a four-seam.
CPB – How would you grade or maybe rank your pitches? What’s your out pitch and what do you think you still need to kind of maybe work on?
GS – I would definitely say my out pitch right now is my slider. My fastball’s up there with it, but the splitter’s here and there. I think it’s still a good pitch, but more for weak contact. I think as I develop it better, it will turn into a put-away pitch.
CPB – Your fastball. It looks like it’s ticked up a little bit. Was that through what you did down at the Player Development Complex? What was the big key in maybe finding a couple of ticks in your fastball?
GS – It was actually around the All-Star break last year, working with (pitching coach) Cory Riordan in Dunedin. We started to use the Connection Ball with the glove side. That ended up cleaning up my mechanics and my upper-half and everything. I actually saw the velo jump about three miles an hour towards the back half of the season last year. And then moving into the off-season, I was continuing working on the movement patterns and everything I worked on in-season and getting more comfortable with all of that. Working into spring training and just continuing to hammer all that has helped out a lot.
CPB – How would you describe yourself as a pitcher? If you had to give a scouting report on yourself, what would you say you bring to the table when you’re on the mound?
GS – I would just say very aggressive and fast-paced and just a competitor.
CPB – I wanted to ask you about partnering with Trey Yesavage in Dunedin and in Vancouver. What was that like? You were piggybacking with him and now you’re starting.
GS – It was a lot of fun. I always knew coming in after him, it was going to be a fun spot to come out of. He would always start out the game dominant, and I would be able to follow that and just compete from where he left off. I think just being able to see him set the tone early, and I can set the tone late and shut the game down. But now moving into the starting role, obviously keep the same mindset, but just from inning one instead of five or six.
CPB – I wanted to ask you about that one game, that Saturday afternoon game, Trey Yesavage’s lone start here at The Nat and you followed up afterwards with Bo Bonds in between. What do you remember about your debut effort where you got the save?
GS – The biggest thing was just, this is probably the biggest atmosphere I’ve pitched in front of in my life. It was a lot of fun just being able to come in and shut the game down, but do it in front of a crowd and show what I could do.
CPB – What was the key to your success that game? It seemed like you
were establishing the fastball. I remember seeing a lot of 95s (on the radar gun) at first and then you eventually went to the breaking stuff. Is that what you remember from that?
GS – Yeah, I mean, I think the biggest thing was just getting in the zone early and being able to branch off of that and put guys away was huge. Just trusting my off-speed late and even trusting the heater late helped out a lot.
CPB – Now you’re in the starting rotation. How does that affect your preparation, making the transition now with Trey Yesavage gone up to New Hampshire?
GS – The prep actually all stayed the same. Even when I was piggybacking, I was able to do the same starter routine, just four innings in advance. So I’m still doing the same prep, same routine, all in the same timeline, just now throwing from inning one instead of later in the game.
CPB – There was one start here, I believe it was your second start, you were wearing glasses. Does it matter to you what you use?
GS – Yeah, I mean, right now it’s just kind of seeing what’s more comfortable and what I like more. Right now, I don’t really have a preference, both feel good and I like both, yeah.
CPB – I wanted to ask you about your glove. Where did you get that? I don’t see a lot of purple gloves. Have you always had that?
GS – Purple is kind of my favourite colour. I like to just kind of have a glove that stands out. It’s really the only thing a pitcher can have that’s like their main equipment. So I think that’s just kind of the biggest thing. I like to have fun with gloves. I have probably 25 gloves that I just like to have fun with.
CPB – I wanted to ask about when you first found out that you were coming to Vancouver from Dunedin. I heard there was a bit of a story with that, because you, Khal Stephen and Trey Yesavage were called up at the same time. And I believe you were the last to find out. What do you remember about that? From what Khal Stephen told me, it was a bit of a long meeting before they broke the news to you.
GS – Yeah, it was definitely cool hearing Gil (Dunedin manager Gil Kim) go through everything, starting out with Trey and going into Khal and then just kind of branching into me. It was definitely a good experience just to hear all of us coming up here together and continue what we did in Dunedin here and just kind of keep us rolling and keep the group tight. It was fun, it was very cool how Gil went about it.
CPB – Did you have any idea that (the call-up) was coming? Did you have an inkling, or were you taken by surprise?
GS – Honestly, I kind of assumed those two (Yesavage and Stephens) would leave and I would kind of start for a few games and then come up here eventually. But it kind of caught me off guard at the end. I figured it would just be those two to start out and then I ended up hearing my name as well.
CPB – What’s the big difference you noticed from pitching in Dunedin to here?
GS – I think the biggest thing is probably just the competitive at-bats later in counts. When you’re in hitters’ counts, you’ve got to be a little more precise in the zone. And if you leave good pitches late, they’re going to damage it. But if you can stay away from that, you’re going to be alright.
CPB – Final couple of questions, did you have a favourite major league player or pitcher growing up?
GS – I did like watching Marcus Stroman and Joe Kelly. He’s a competitor and a different guy.
CPB – Did you have a favourite major league team growing up?
GS – I always kind of followed the Cubs and Reds just because they’re close. But that’s probably it, yeah.
CPB – Final question, the Canadians have lots of different uniforms— red, black, white, blue, gray. Do you have a favourite?
GS – You can’t go wrong with all-white and all-gray. I think all-gray is probably going to be my favourite jersey combo no matter where I am.
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Born – November 18, 2003, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Height/Weight – 6-foot-3, 201 pounds
Bats/Throws – Right/Right
Uniform Numbers – Wore number 39 with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays in 2023, wore number 35 with the Dunedin Blue Jays in 2024 and number 6 with Dunedin in 2025.
Professional Debut – June 8, 2023, FCL Blue Jays vs FCL Tigers.
First Professional Strikeout – June 8, 2023, vs FCL Tigers. Struck out José Briceño.
First Professional Win – August 5, 2023, FCL Blue Jays at FCL Phillies. Pitched 5 shutout innings and struck out five.
First Professional Save – May 7, 2025, Dunedin Blue Jays at Clearwather Threshers. Pitched four shutout innings and struck out seven.
C’s Debut – May 20, 2025, at Eugene Emeralds.
frames with seven punchouts.
First C’s Save – May 31, 2025, versus Hillsboro Hops. Pitched four shutout
innings with nine Ks.
First C’s Win – July 2, 2025, versus Everett AquaSox. Tossed 5⅓ shutout
Mound Music – “Blow” by Kesha.
Twitter – @GageStanifer
Instagram – @gagestanifer
Now You Know – The last pitcher named Gage to appear for Vancouver was fellow righthander Gage Burland in 2019.
39 Edinson Batista 6-2 210 R/R 22 – 05/19/02 Santiago, DOM Asheville (HOU) Trade w/HOU, 04/01/25
25 Bo Bonds 5-11 200 R/R 24 – 01/10/01 Live Oak, FL DUN, VAN 13th, ’22, Louisiana-Lafayette
4 Irv Carter 6-4 210 R/R 22 – 10/09/02 Fort Lauderdale, FL DUN, VAN 5th, ’21, Calvary Christian Academy (FL)
15 Javen Coleman 6-2 200 L/L 23 - 12/03/01 Richmond, TX College NDFA, 07/22/24
31 Colby Holcombe 6-6 250 R/R 22 - 12/12/02 Florence, AL College, Dunedin 9th, ’24, Mississippi State
36 Austin Marozas 6-8 230 R/R 26 - 12/13/98 Chicago, IL College MiLB FA, 06/26/25
43 Chris McElvain 6-0 205 R/R 23 - 09/15/00 Thompson Station, TN Dayton (CIN) Trade w/CIN, 03/20/24
5 Aaron Munson 5-10 180 L/R 23 - 03/15/02 San Antonio, TX DUN, VAN 19th, ’23, Angelo State
45 Julio Ortiz 6-3 175 R/R 24 - 12/30/00 San Pedro de Macoris, DOM FCL, DUN MiLB FA, 07/21/23
37 Fernando Perez 6-3 180 R/R 21 - 02/12/04 Rivas, NIC DUN INT FA, 01/15/22
30 Kai Peterson 6-1 195 L/L 22 - 08/14/02 Roseville, CA DUN, VAN 20th, ’23, Sierra College
38 Yondrei Rojas 5-10 180 R/R 22 - 11/22/02 San Juan de los Morros, VEN DUN INT FA, 02/10/21
3 JJ Sanchez 5-11 175 L/L 25 - 09/08/99 Los Fresnos, TX DUN, VAN ND FA, 07/20/23
20 Johan Simon 6-2 180 L/L 2 4 - 07/01/01 La Romana, DR FCL INT FA, 10/14/20
22 Gage Stanifer 6-3 205 R/R 21 - 11/18/03 Indianapolis, IN Dunedin 19th, ’22, Westfield HS (IN)
33 Jonathan Todd 6-6 225 L/R 23 - 08/21/01 Reidsville, NC DUN 15th, ’24, Western Carolina
41 Jackson Wentworth 6-1 210 R/R 22 - 08/08/02 Urbandale, IA College 5th, ’24, Kansas State
NO. CATCHERS HT WT B/T AGE – DOB HOMETOWN ’24 CLUBS
20 Edward Duran 5-11 180 R/R 21 - 05/29/04 Caracas, VEN DUN Trade w/MIA, 8/31/22
2 Jacob Lojewski 5-10 185 R/R 23 - 11/16/01 West Palm Beach, FL College ND FA, 07/22/24
6 Aaron Parker 5-9 200 R/R 22 - 01/17/03 Los Altos, CA College, DUN 6th, ’24, UC Santa Barbara
NO. POSITION HT WT
8 Bryce Arnold 5-10 180 R/R 23 - 07/24/01 Grimsby, ON DUN, VAN, BUF NDFA, 07/20/23
28 Cutter Coffey 6-1 190 R/R 20 - 05/21/04 Bakersfield, CA GVL (BOS), VAN Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24
16 Carter Cunningham 6-4 215 L/R 24 - 11/06/00 Haymarket, VA College, DUN 10th, ’24, East Carolina
26 JR Freethy 6-0 205 S/R 22 - 12/23/02 Rocklin, CA College, DUN 14th, ’24, Nevada
7 Nick Goodwin 6-1 205 R/R 23 - 09/06/01 Overland Park, KS VAN 7th, ’23, Kansas State
10 Jay Harry 6-0 195 L/R 22 - 07/18/02 Metuchen, NJ CR (MIN), VAN Trade w/MIN, 07/30/24
24 Alexis Hernandez 6-1 185 R/R 22 - 10/05/02 Tinaco, VEN DUN Rule 5, ’23 (BOS)
21 Sean Keys 6-2 225 L/R 21 - 05/26/03 Centerport, NY DUN 4th, ’24, Bucknell
19 Eddie Micheletti Jr. 6-1 220 L/R 23 - 12/29/01 Wilmington, DE DUN 8th, ’24, Virginia Tech
18 Arjun Nimmala 6-1 175 R/R 19 - 10/16/05 Tampa, FL FCL, DUN 1st (20th ovr.), ’23, Strawberry Crest HS (FL)
1 Adrian Pinto 5-8 170 R/R 22 - 09/22/02 Caucagua, VEN FCL, DUN, VAN Trade w/COL, 07/09/22
12 Peyton Powell 6-1 195 L/R 24 - 09/02/00 Robinson, TX College NDFA, 07/22/24
9 Sam Shaw 5-10 180 L/R 20 - 02/26/05 Victoria, BC FCL 9th, ’23, Lambrick Park (BC)
TORONTO SYSTEM: AAA - Buffalo; AA - New Hampshire; A+- Vancouver; A - Dunedin ^Development List
PRONUNCIATIONS: Javen – JAY-vin; Yondrei – YAWN-dray; Johan Simon – YO-hawn see-MOAN; Khal Stephen – Cal Steven; Deschamps – day-SHAWM Gilliland – gill (like what fish have)-uh-LAND; Arjun Nimmal – ar-jin ni-MAUL-uh; Arias – AH-ree-us; Micheletti – mick-uh-LET-ee; Mayorga – my-OR-guh von Roemer – von ROW-mer; Robelin – RO-be-lean; Petr Stříbrcký – PET-ur stree-BRICK-ski; Holemo – ho-LEH-mo; Tavel – rhymes with gavel
FIELD STAFF
17 Manager: Jose Mayorga
13 Bench Coach: Matt Von Roemer
29 Pitching Coach: Eric Yardley
34 Bullpen Coach: Robelin Bautista
11 Hitting Coach: Jonathan Davis
14 Position Coach: Petr Stříbrcký
Athletic Trainer: Katie Reyes
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Dalton Holemo
Strength & Conditioning: Joe Cardona
Assistant S&C: Noah Or
Dietitian: Stephanie Tavel
Tech Assistant: Owen Ruddock
15 Dawson Brown R 6-1 200 6/28/01 Macon, GA
Georgia Tech 16th Rd, 2024
36 Yordin Chalas R 6-4 200 2/22/04 La Romana, DOM Juan Pablo Duarte INT FA, 1/15/23
32 Daniel Eagen R 6-4 210 11/23/02 Fuquay-Varina, NC Presbyterian College (SC) 3rd Rd, 2024
21 Jake Fitzgibbons L 5-11 175 3/11/02 Mount Juliet, TN U of Tennessee 14th RD, 2023
24 Joangel Gonzalez R 6-4 210 7/1/04 Barcelona, VEN
David Hagaman R 6-4 215 4/16/03 Egg Harbor City, NJ West Virginia U Trade with Texas, 7/31/25
40 Edgar Isea R 6-3 260 8/20/02 El Tigre, VEN
J.B.A. INT FA, 9/10/18
28 Ashton Izzi R 6-3 180 11/18/03 Oswego, IL Oswego East HS Trade with Seattle, 7/24/25
38 Sam Knowlton R 6-8 270 6/15/00 Warrior, AL U of South Alabama 12th Rd, 2023
25 Denny Larrondo R 6-2 180 5/31/02 Villa Clara, CUB Waivers from NYY, 12/7/22
20 Victor Morales R 5-10 165 10/10/01 Mexico City, DF, MEX
34 Liam Norris L 6-4 230 8/13/01 Cary, NC Green Hope HS 3rd Rd, 2020
17 Daniel Nunez R 6-0 195 3/4/03 Merida, Yucatan, MEX Mi FA, 12/13/23
37 Wilkin Paredes L 6-2 180 9/19/03 San Cristobal, DR INT FA, 1/15/23
31 Rocco Reid L 6-0 200 10/16/02 Durango, CO
23 Carlos Rey L 6-2 205 5/19/02 Miami Springs, FL Nova Southeastern U. 17th Rd, 2023
22 Junior Sanchez R 5-10 175 9/16/05 Santo Domingo, DOM INT FA, 1/15/23
45 John West R 6-8 265 10/5/01 Shrewsbury, MA Boston College 12th Rd, 2024
16 Ricardo Yan R 6-4 205 11/14/02 Santo Domingo, DOM Otilio Vigil Diaz INT FA, 1/22/21
NO CATCHERS B-T HT WT BORN HOME TOWN SCHOOL ACQUIRED
14 Kenny Castillo R/R 6-3 170 5/13/04 Guacara, VEN INT FA, 2/5/21
27 Adrian De Leon R-R 5-7 180 2/9/04 Azua, DOM INT FA, 1/29/21
NO INFIELDERS B-T HT WT BORN HOME TOWN SCHOOL ACQUIRED
10 Jansel Luis S/R 6-1 200 3/6/05 San Pedro de Macoris, DOM Mis Primeros Pasos
9 Modeifi Marte R-R 6-1 200 7/31/02 Santo Domingo, DOM INT FA, 3/11/22
26 Anderdson Rojas L/R 5-10 190 3/8/04 Dajabon, DOM San Jose INT FA, 1/15/21
12 Kevin Sim R/R 6-1 210 2/7/02 Daegu, ROK
8 Cristofer Torin R/R 5-10 200 5/25/05 Acarigua, VZ Lanceritos INT FA, 1/15/22
NO OUTFIELDERS B-T HT WT BORN HOME TOWN SCHOOL ACQUIRED
5 Slade Caldwell L/L 5-9 182 6/18/06 Jonesboro, AR
13 Junior Franco L/L 5-8 195 9/13/02 Bani, DOM Juan Pablo INT FA, 7/2/19
4 Druw Jones R/R 6-3 190 11/28/03 Atlanta, GA Wesleyan HS 1st Rd, (2nd overall), 2022
3 Angel Ortiz L/L 6-0 200 10/3/02 Constanza, DOM Juan Pablo Duarte INT FA, 7/2/19
ARIZONA SYSTEM: AAA - Reno; AA - Amarillo; A+ - Hillsboro Hops; A - Visalia
PRONUNCIATIONS: Jim Adduci (uh-DOOS-ee); Yordin Chalas (yor-DEEN chahl-us, rhymes with “Wallace”); Daniel Eagen (EE-gun); Junior Franco (FRONK-oh); Joangel Gonzalez (yo-AWN-hell); David Hagaman (HAG-uh-mun, first syllable rhymes with “bag”); Edgar Isea (ee-SAY-uh); Ashton Izzi (rhymes with “Lizzie”); Druw Jones (drew); Joe Leo (LEE-oh); Jansel Luis (honn-sell loo-ees); Daniel Nunez (NOON-yez); Angel Ortiz (on-hel); Wilkin Paredes (puh-RAID-us); Carlos Rey (ray); Anderdson Rojas (Anderson ROW-hoss); Junior Sanchez (junior SAHN-ches); Cristofer Torin (tore-EEN); Cat Widay (wih-DAY); Ricardo Yan (yahn)
FIELD STAFF
7 Manager: Mark Reed
29 Pitching Coach: Tyler Mark
30 Assistant Hitting Coach: Jim Adduci
19 Bench Coach: Ronald Ramirez
Trainer: Cat Widay
Strength Coach: Joe Leo
Video Coordinator: Dawson Dullnig
FIELD STAFF
JOSE MAYORGA
17 MANAGER
Mayorga has been managing in the Blue Jays system since 2022. He spent two seasons at the helm for the FCL Blue Jays then managed Single-A Dunedin to a 69-61 record in 2024, the club’s best mark since 2019. This won’t be his first stop at The Nat; the Pueblo Nuevo, Panama native was the bench coach for the C’s in 2018. Mayorga brings a championship pedigree to Vancouver, leading the Federales de Chiriqui to back-to-back Panamanian Professional Baseball League titles in 202223 and 2023-24. The latter squad went 5-1 in the 2024 Caribbean Series and placed third in the tournament. He also skippered Panama in the WBSC Premier12 tournament last year, where former C’s bench coach Ashley Ponce and pitcher Abdiel Mendoza joined him. As a player, Mayorga was a catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies system from 2010 to 2015.
MATT VON ROEMER
BENCH COACH
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von Roemer takes on his largest role as a professional coach since joining the Blue Jays as an intern in 2019. He has rapidly ascended the organizational ranks, first as Technology Operations Coordinator then as Double-A New Hampshire’s development coach in 2023 before making his bench coach debut on Mayorga’s staff with Single-A Dunedin last year. The Kendall Park, NJ native played collegiately at Kenyon College from 2015 to 2018, slashing .366/.416/.503 with a .919 OPS in 147 games played across four seasons with the Lords (now known as the Owls).
ERIC YARDLEY
PITCHING COACH
29
Yardley assumes the role of pitching coach for the first time as a professional following a three-year big league career with the Padres and Brewers. A native of Richland, WA, the former right-handed reliever posted a career ERA of 3.52 in 53.2 innings of work across 51 MLB games. Yardley, 34, also logged Triple-A innings with the Cubs and Blue Jays in 2022. He joined the coaching ranks last season and served as Double-A New Hampshire’s bullpen coach.
JONATHAN DAVIS
HITTING COACH
11
Jonathan Davis assumes the role of hitting coach for the rest of the 2025 season. The Camden, AR native was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2013, played for the C’s in 2014 then made his MLB debut with Toronto on September 5, 2018. Davis went on to play for the Yankees, Brewers and Marlins before retiring as a player in 2024. He began this season as the assistant hitting coach with Single-A Dunedin.
ROBELIN BAUTISTA
BULLPEN COACH
34
Bautista will handle the Vancouver relief corps in 2025 after two seasons as the pitching coach for the DSL Blue Jays. Originally from El Seibo, DR, Bautista graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA in 2019 and joined the Blue Jays as Player Development Intern later that year.
PETR STŘÍBRCKÝ
14 POSITION COACH
Stříbrcký makes his High-A debut after serving in the same role for Single-A Dunedin last season. The Blansko, Czech Republic native has played and coached all over the world, including an eight-year stint as the director of the Portuguese Baseball Academy. Stříbrcký joined Toronto’s organization as the hitting coach of the DSL Blue Jays in 2019 and returned to that role in 2021 before arriving stateside as the development coach of the FCL Blue Jays in 2022. He first joined the Dunedin staff as development coach in 2023.
2025
ROSTER
EDINSON BATISTA
39 PITCHER
HT: 6-2 WT: 210 B/T: R/R
DOB: 05/19/02
HOMETOWN: Santiago, DR
’24 CLUBS: Asheville (HOU)
ACQUIRED: Trade w/HOU, 04/01/25
BO BONDS 25
PITCHER
HT: 5-11 WT: 200
B/T: R/R
DOB: 01/10/01
HOMETOWN: Live Oak, FL
’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: 13th, ’22, LouisianaLafayette
COLBY HOLCOMBE 31
HT: 6-6 WT: 250
B/T: R/R
DOB: 12/12/02
HOMETOWN: Florence, AL
’24 CLUBS: College, DUN
ACQUIRED: 9th, ’24, Mississippi State
FERNANDO PEREZ 37
PITCHER
HT: 6-3 WT: 180
B/T: R/R
DOB: 02/12/04
HOMETOWN: Rivas, Nicaragua
’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: INT FA, 01/15/22
COLBY MAROZAS 36
HT: 6-8 WT: 230
B/T: R/R
DOB: 12/13/98
HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL
’24 CLUBS: College ACQUIRED: MiLB FA, 06/26/25
KAI PETERSON 30
PITCHER
HT: 6-1 WT: 195
B/T: L/L
DOB: 08/14/02
HOMETOWN: Roseville, CA
’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN ACQUIRED: 20th, ’23, Sierra College
IRV CARTER 4 PITCHER
HT: 6-4 WT: 210
B/T: R/R
DOB: 10/09/02
HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, FL
’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: 5th, ’21, Calvary Christian Academy (FL)
CHRIS McELVAIN 43
HT: 6-0 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 09/15/00
HOMETOWN: Thompson Station, TN
’24 CLUBS: VAN
AQUIRED: Trade w/CIN, 03/20/24
YONDREI ROJAS 38
HT: 5-10 WT: 180
B/T: R/R
DOB: 11/22/02
HOMETOWN: San Juan de los Morros, VZ
’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: INT FA, 02/10/21
JAVEN COLEMAN
HT: 6-2 WT: 200
B/T: L/L
DOB: 12/03/01
HOMETOWN: Richmond, TX ’24 CLUBS: College ACQUIRED: NDFA 07/22/24
AARON MUNSON 5 PITCHER
HT: 5-10 WT: 180
B/T: L/R
DOB: 03/15/02
HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX ’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: 19th, ’23, Angelo State
JJ SANCHEZ 3
PITCHER
HT: 5-11 WT: 175
B/T: L/L
DOB: 09/08/99
HOMETOWN: Los Fresnos, TX
’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/20/23
JULIO ORTIZ
PITCHER
HT: 6-3 WT: 175
B/T: R/R
DOB: 12/30/00
45
HOMETOWN: San Pedro de Macoris, DR
’24 CLUBS: FCL, DUN
ACQUIRED: MiLB FA, 07/21/23
JOHAN SIMON 23
HT: 6-2 WT: 180
B/T: R/R
DOB: 07/01/01
HOMETOWN: La Romana, DOM ’24 CLUBS: FCL
ACQUIRED: INT FA 10/14/20
GAGE STANIFER 22
HT: 6-3 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 11/18/03
HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN ’24 CLUBS: Dunedin
ACQUIRED: 19th, ’22, Westfield HS (IN)
AARON PARKER
CATCHER
HT: 5-9 WT: 200
B/T: R/R
DOB: 01/17/03
HOMETOWN: Los Altos, CA
’24 CLUBS: College, DUN
ACQUIRED: 6th, ’24, UC Santa Barbara
6
JONATHAN TODD
PITCHER
HT: 6-6 WT: 225
B/T: L/R
DOB: 08/21/01
HOMETOWN: Reidsville, NC
’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: 15th, ’24, Western Carolina
BRYCE ARNOLD
HT: 5-10 WT: 180
B/T: R/R
DOB: 07/24/01
HOMETOWN: Grimsby, ON ’24 CLUBS: College, Dunedin, New Hampshire
AQUIRED: NDFA, 07/20/23
NICK GOODWIN
INFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 09/06/01
7
HOMETOWN: Overland Park, KS
’24 CLUBS: VAN
ACQUIRED: 7th, ’23, Kansas State
JACKSON WENTWORTH 41
PITCHER
HT: 6-1 WT: 210
B/T: R/R
DOB: 08/08/02
HOMETOWN: Urbandale, IA
’24 CLUBS: College
ACQUIRED: 5th, ’24, Kansas State
8
CUTTER COFFEY
INFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 190
B/T: R/R
DOB: 05/21/04
EDWARD DURAN 20
HT: 5-11 WT: 180
B/T: R/R
DOB: 05/29/04
HOMETOWN: Caracas, VEN ’24 CLUBS: Dunedin
AQUIRED: Trade w/MIA, 8/31/22
28
HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA
’24 CLUBS: GVL (BOS), VAN ACQUIRED: Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24
JAY HARRY
INFIELDER
HT: 5-11 WT: 190
B/T: L/R
DOB: 07/18/02
JACOB LOJEWSKI 2
HT: 5-10 WT: 185 B/T: R/R
DOB: 111/16/01
HOMETOWN: West Palm Beach, FL ’24 CLUBS: College
ACQUIRED: ND FA, 07/22/24
10
HOMETOWN: Metuchen, NJ
’24 CLUBS: CR (MIN), VAN
ACQUIRED: Trade w/MIN, 07/30/24
ALEXIS HERNANDEZ
HT: 6-1 WT: 185
B/T: R/R
DOB: 10/05/02
HOMETOWN: Tinaco, VEN ’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: Rule 5, ’23 (BOS)
CARTER CUNNINGHAM 16
INFIELDER
HT: 6-4 WT: 215
B/T: L/R
DOB: 11/06/00
HOMETOWN: Haymarket, VA
’24 CLUBS: College, DUN
ACQUIRED: 10th, ’24, East Carolina
SEAN KEYS
INFIELDER
HT: 6-2 WT: 225
B/T: L/R
DOB: 05/26/03
JR FREETHY
HT: 6-0 WT: 205
B/T: S/R
DOB: 12/23/02
HOMETOWN: Rocklin, CA
’24 CLUBS: College, DUN
ACQUIRED: 14th, ’24, Nevada
21
HOMETOWN: Centerport, NY
’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: 4th, ’24, Bucknell
EDDIE MICHELETTI JR. 19 OUTFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 220
B/T: L/R
DOB: 12/29/01
HOMETOWN: Wilmington, DE ’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: 8th, ’24, Virginia Tech
ARJUN NIMMALA 18
INFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 175
B/T: R/R
DOB: 10/16/05
HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL
’24 CLUBS: FCL, DUN
ACQUIRED: 1st (20th ovr.), ’23, Strawberry Crest HS (FL)
DALTON HOLEMO
ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
2025 TRANSACTIONS
APRIL
ADRIAN PINTO 1
INFIELDER
HT: 5-8 WT: 170
B/T: R/R
DOB: 09/22/02
HOMETOWN: Caucagua, VZ ’24 CLUBS: FCL, DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: Trade w/COL, 07/09/22
PEYTON POWELL 12
HT: 6-1
WT: 195
B/T: L/R
DOB: 07/22/24
HOMETOWN: Robinson, TX
’24 CLUBS: College
AQUIRED: NDFA, 07/22/24
JOE CARDONA HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING NOAH OR ASST. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Hampshire to Vancouver
5/13 – UTL Brennan Orf placed on the 7-Day IL
SAM SHAW 9
HT: 5-10 WT: 180
B/T: L/R
DOB: 02/26/05
HOMETOWN: Victoria, BC
’24 CLUBS: FCL
AQUIRED: 9th, ’23, Lambrick Park (BC)
4/2 – Blue Jays announce C’s Opening Day roster
4/4 – UTL Jackson Hornung, C Hayden Gilliland placed on Development List
4/15 – RHP Connor O’Halloran placed on 7-Day IL
4/18 – UTL Jackson Hornung activated from the Development List, UTL Carter Cunningham placed on the Development List
4/19 – RHP Edinson Batista transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver9
4/25 – UTL Jay Harry transferred to Double-A New Hampshire, UTL Carter Cunningham activated from the Development List
4/29 – OF Jacob Wetzel placed on 7-Day IL, C Hayden Gilliland activated from the Development List
MAY
5/6 – RHP Irv Carter placed on Development List, RHP Yondrei Rojas transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
5/8 – OF Victor Arias placed on 7-Day IL
5/12 – C Alex Stone transferred to Double-A New Hampshire, C Nic Deschamps transferred from Double-A New Hampshire to Vancouver, OF Gabriel Martinez transferred from Double-A New
5/16 – UTL Adrian Pinto placed on the 7-Day IL
5/20 – RHPs Kevin Miranda, Grant Rogers and Juaron Watts-Brown transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire, RHP Irv Carter activated from the Development List, OF Victor Arias activated from 7-Day IL, RHPs Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen and Gage Stanifer transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
5/28 – C Hayden Gilliland transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire
JUNE
6/3 – C Hayden Gilliland transferred from Double-A New Hampshire to Vancouver
6/4 – OF Gabby Martinez transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire
6/7 – RHP Chris McElvain activated from the 7-Day IL
6/12 – RHP Trey Yesavage transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire
6/20 – RHP Colby Martin transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver, RHP Bo Bonds placed on 7-Day IL
6/23 – RHP Pat Gallagher, UTL Jackson Hornung transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire, INF Bryce Arnold transferred from Single-A
Dunedin to Vancouver
6/25 – RHP Colby Martin traded to the Miami Marlins for RHP Robinson Piña, LHP Javen Coleman transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
JULY
7/1 – OF Je’Von Ward transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire, UTL Jay Harry #10 transferred from Double-A New Hampshire to Vancouver
7/8 – RHP Chay Yeager transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire, LHP Johan Simon #23 transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
7/13 – RHP Bo Bonds activated from the 7-Day IL
7/18 – OF Victor Arias transferred from Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire, C Edward Duran #20, UTL Peyton Powell #12 and UTL Sam Shaw #9 transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver, C Aaron Parker and RHP Yondrei Rojas placed on 7-Day IL
7/21 – RHP Colby Holcombe #31 transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
7/22 – RHP Aaron Munson placed on 7-Day IL
7/23 – RHP Austin Marozas #36 transferred from the FCL to Vancouver
7/25 – C Aaron Parker activated from the 7-Day IL
7/26 - C Aaron Parker placed on the 7-Day IL
7/27 – C Hayden Gilliland activated from the 7-Day IL, transferred to Single-A Dunedin
7/29 – UTL Jacob Lojewski #2, OF Alexis Hernandez #24 transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
7/30 – RHP Yondrei Rojas activated from the 7-Day IL
AUGUST
8/2 – UTL Sam Shaw placed on 7-Day IL
8/4 – UTL JR Freethy #26 transferred from Single-A Dunedin to Vancouver
STEPHANIE
Micah Bucknam, RHP Fourth Round, No. 112 Overall
FIVE '25 PICKS WHO COULD JOIN THE C'S THIS YEAR
With the Draft in the bag, these are five players recently picked who might head north this summer
The 2025 MLB Draft has come and gone, and the Toronto Blue Jays have added new names and faces to an ascendant farm system that has already logged many successes this year.
While the Draft use to have a more immediate impact on the Canadians roster during the short-season era, each year since jumping up to High-A has seen recent draftees make their C’s debut in the same summer.
We’ve rounded up five names – and borrowed heavily from Blue Jays beat writer Keegan Matheson – to make a list of 2025 picks who might make a trip to Vancouver to finish up the season #atTheNat.
Micah Bucknam, RHP (Fourth round, No. 112)
Bucknam is at the top of the list for several reasons, most notably because he’s from Abbotsford. The last Canadian citizen to pitch for the C’s was Connor O’Halloran (2024-25), but the last local native son to don a C’s jersey was North Van’s Will McAffer. At 21, Bucknam has enough collegiate experience to make a smooth transition to the pro ranks once he’s on-boarded at the Player Development Complex in Dunedin.
The Keegan File
Bats/throws: R/R
School: Dallas Baptist University
Calling Card: Bucknam grew up in Canada and played his high school
ball in British Columbia, but he was born in New Zealand. The Blue Jays originally drafted Bucknam in 2021 (16th round), but he did not sign. Bucknam’s signature pitch is his high-spin slider, which sits in the mid-80s but can reach up to touch 91 mph with tight movement. That should immediately become his swing-and-miss pitch in pro ball.
Quote: “He’s got some of the best feel for spin in the college class.” -- MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis. This tracks with the Blue Jays’ preference to find college arms who have at least one MLB-ready pitch, which allows them to attack their secondary weapons right away. A year ago, we saw this with Trey Yesavage (first round) and Khal Stephen (second round).
Eric Snow, SS (Sixth round, No. 172)
College infielders are often some of the first players drafted who get a crack at pro ball soon after they’re selected, and Snow fits the bill. All his stats at Auburn make it clear; this kid can compete at the plate. Snow reminds us of another college infielder drafted by the Blue Jays who joined the C’s down the stretch; former seventh round pick Nick Goodwin, whose first career High-A homer came in the clinching game of the 2023 Northwest League Championship Series. Could Snow be the next draft pick to contribute to a Canadians pennant?
The Keegan File Bats/throws: R/R School: Auburn
Calling Card: Snow fits the Blue Jays’ trend of targeting complete allaround college infielders at this stage of the Draft. Snow also brings some versatility defensively and should be able to handle the lower levels quickly at 21.
Quote: "When you get so many pieces clicking and going, Eric has really solidified himself from that standpoint. He's just a complete college baseball player. Not only do you have a great glove, but the short bat. He's ready to go and he'll ambush you. Offensively, defensively, he can steal a base. It's his third year of college. He's really playing his best baseball when it matters most." -- Auburn head baseball coach Butch Thompson (via 247 Sports, Jason Caldwell)
Trace Baker, RHP (13th round, No. 382)
College arms are hedged bets in this era of high velocity and gravity-defying spin. It’s hard to know how long they’ll last before an inevitable arm injury delays their progress through the system, and the Blue Jays have been bit especially hard by the prospect injury bug over the last 18 months. But when things go right – and there’s no reason to think they won’t – guys like Baker are the bread and butter of late summer success in the full season minors. He’s an established college pitcher with command of his arsenal and a sense of “pitchability” that will play well right away in the pro ranks. Think of former C’s lefty Mason Fluharty, who was a fifth round pick in 2022 out of Liberty and immediately debuted with the Canadians that season before surging through the system and making his MLB debut this year.
The Keegan File
Bats/throws: R/R
School: UNC Wilmington
Calling Card: Baker opened the year in the rotation at UNC Wilmington but soon moved into the bullpen, and he found plenty of success with a 2.24 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 52 1/3 innings overall. Baker doesn’t come with dominant swing-and-miss stuff, but given his build and an impressive arsenal of pitches for a reliever, the Blue Jays could entertain the idea of starting him again. At 21, Baker is another advanced college arm who could quickly make his way into game action in the Blue Jays’ system.
Noah Palmese, RHP (14th round, No. 412)
NCAA schools get most of the shine, but there are stockpiles of talent in the NAIA ranks. Palmese is a perfect example of that, dominating for Webber International and making it clear he’s ready for the next challenge. While he’ll likely spend some time in Florida using the state-of-the-art facilities at the PDC to lay a foundation for his pro career, he could very well slot into the C’s bullpen come mid-August.
The Keegan File
Bats/throws: R/R
School: Webber International University
Calling Card: Palmese racked up the NAIA honors in 2025, first being named a First-Team All American and later winning the NAIA Ball Reliever of the Year Award. Palmese clearly has a knack for missing bats, and he’ll be yet another bullpen development project for the Blue Jays’ staff. Palmese should also have a shot at pitching in pro games soon.
Jake Casey, OF (15th round, No. 442)
We’re suckers for multi-generational baseball families, and Casey is another addition to an ever-growing lineage of Blue Jays MiLBers with big league dads. Sean Casey’s son joins the likes of Cavan Biggio, Griffin Conine, Kacy Clemens and other former Canadians whose fathers played in the show (not to mention Vladdy and Bo, who skipped Vancouver on their road to MLB). You’ll read Casey’s eye-popping stats at Kent State this year below, and it’s clear after a short adjustment to pro pitching in the FCL and Florida State League Casey could join us on Ontario Street for some late summer fun.
Bats/throws: L/R
School: Kent State
Calling Card: The Blue Jays have always loved baseball family ties, so it’s no surprise that they scooped up Jake Casey, son of three-time All-Star Sean Casey, who played 12 seasons in the big leagues. Jake bounced back from Tommy John surgery a year ago to put together a massive final season with Kent State, where he hit .356 with 17 home runs and a 1.236 OPS over 56 games. With his ability to drive the ball in the air, Casey will be an interesting development project for the Blue Jays as they try to unlock even more power from his raw talent. He was also Kent State’s first player in school history to be invited to the MLB Draft Combine.
Quote: "This is an incredible honor for Jake and a testament to his hard work and dedication. To be the first player in our program's history to receive this invitation is truly special. Jake has represented Kent State with class and excellence throughout his career." -- Kent State head baseball coach Jeff Duncan
DOG DAY OF SUMMER
TUESD AY, SEPTEMBER 2
CANADIANS TO REACH THE MAJOR LEAGUES
The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club has welcomed more than 800 players onto its rosters since 2000. That’s a lot of guys all striving to one day reach the bright lights of the Major Leagues. Here is a list of every one of our players who has arrived at the game’s highest stage and play in Major League Baseball.
2003 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Rich Harden P 2001 21-Jul Oakland
Neal Cotts P 2001 12-Aug Chicago (AL)
Mike Wood P 2001 21-Aug Oakland
2004 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Santiago Casilla P 2002 09-Aug Oakland
Nick Swisher OF 2002 03-Sep Oakland
Joe Blanton P 2002 24-Sep Oakland
2005 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Mark Teahen INF 2002 04-Apr Kansas City
Dan Johnson INF 2001 27-May Oakland
Omar Quintanilla INF 2003 31-Jul Colorado
Freddie Bynum INF 2000 30-Aug Oakland
Nelson Cruz OF 2002 17-Sep Milwaukee
2006 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
John Rheinecker P 2001 22-Apr Texas
Andre Either OF 2003 02-May Los Angeles (NL)
Chris Mabeus P 2001 29-May Milwaukee
Kurt Suzuki C 2004 12-Jun Oakland
Jason Windsor P 2004 17-Jul Oakland
Jeremy Brown C 2002 03-Sep Oakland
Mark Kiger INF 2002 13-Oct Oakland
2007 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Travis Buck OF 2005 02-Apr Oakland
Jared Burton P 2002 04-Apr Cincinnati
Danny Putman OF 2004 23-Apr Oakland
Dallas Braden P 2004 24-Apr Oakland
Connor Robertson P 2004 17-May Oakland
Marshal McDougall INF 2000 05-Jun Texas
Kevin Melillo INF 2004 24-Jun Oakland
Bill Murphy P 2002 03-Sep Arizona
2008 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Gregorio Petit INF 2004 18-May Oakland
John Baker C 2002 09-Jul Florida
Jeff Gray P 2005 08-Sep Oakland
2009 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Andrew Bailey P 2006 06-Apr Oakland
Landon Powell C 2004 11-Apr Oakland
Tommy Everidge INF 2004 28-Jul Oakland
Brad Kilby P 2005 02-Sep Oakland
Jeff Baisley INF 2005 09-Sep Oakland
2010 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
A.J. Griffin P 2010 24-Jun Oakland
Alexi Ogando P 2004 15-Jul Texas
2011 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Justin Sellers INF 2005 12-Aug Los Angeles (NL)
Anthony Recker C 2005 25-Aug Oakland
Corey Brown OF 2007 06-Sep Washington
2012 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Pedro Figueroa P 2007 21-Apr Oakland
Sean Doolittle P 2007 05-Jun Oakland
Dan Straily P 2009 30-Aug Oakland
2013 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Ian Krol P 2009 05-Jun Washington
Kevin Pillar OF 2011 14-Aug Toronto
Max Stassi C 2009 20-Aug Houston
Michael Choice OF 2010 02-Sep Oakland
2014 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Bo Schultz P 2009 23-Mar Arizona
Marcus Stroman P 2012 04-May Toronto
Aaron Sanchez P 2011 23-Jul Toronto
Dalton Pompey OF 2012 02-Sep Toronto
Daniel Norris P 2012 05-Sep Toronto
2015 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Miguel Castro P 2014 06-Apr Toronto
Roberto Osuna P 2012 08-Apr Toronto
Noah Syndergaard P 2011 12-May New York (NL)
Justin Nicolino P 2011 20-Jun Miami
Dusty Coleman INF 2008 03-Jul Kansas City
David Rollins P 2011 04-Jul Seattle
2016 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Andy Burns INF 2011 09-May Toronto
Matt Dermody P 2013 03-Sep Toronto
2017 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Dwight Smith Jr. OF 2012 18-May Toronto
Seth Frankoff P 2010 09-Jun Chicago (NL)
Ian Parmley OF 2013 23-Jun Toronto
Franklin Barreto INF 2014 24-Jun Oakland
Taylor Cole P 2012 09-Aug Toronto
Tim Mayza P 2014 15-Aug Toronto
Jairo Labourt P 2014 01-Sep Detroit
Carlos Ramirez P 2012 01-Sep Toronto
Richard Urena INF 2014 01-Sep Toronto
Tim Locastro INF 2014 29-Sep Los Angeles (NL)
2018 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Ryan Borucki P 2014 26-Jun Toronto
Justin Shafer P 2014 18-Aug Toronto
Murphy Smith P 2009 27-Aug Toronto
Dawel Lugo INF 2013 30-Aug Detroit
Jose Fernandez P 2014 01-Sep Toronto
Jonathan Davis OF 2014 05-Sep Toronto
Jon Berti INF 2011 26-Sep Toronto
2019 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
John Schneider MGR 2011/14-15 28-Mar Toronto
Travis Bergen P 2015-17 29-Mar San Francisco
Cavan Biggio INF 2016 25-May Toronto
T.J. Zeuch RHP 2016 03-Sep Toronto
Lane Thomas OF 2015 17-Apr St. Louis
Ryan McBroom INF/OF 2014 03-Sep Kansas City
2020 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Nate Pearson P 2017 29-Jul Toronto
Dany Jiménez P 2017 23-Jul San Francisco
Patrick Murhpy P 2016 18-Sep Toronto
Ángel Perdomo P 2015 18-Aug Milwaukee
2021 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Josh Palacios OF 2016 09-Apr Toronto
Alek Manoah P 2019 27-May Toronto
Riley Adams C 2018 08-Jun Toronto
Tayler Saucedo P 2015 17-Jun Toronto
Nick Allgeyer P 2018 02-Jul Toronto
Otto López INF 2018 17-Aug Toronto
2022 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Zach Jackson P 2016 9-April Oakland
Zach Logue P 2017 19-April Oakland
Christian Lopes INF 2012 20-April Oakland
Vinny Capra INF 2018 1-May Toronto
Danny Young P 2015 9-May Seattle
Josh Winckowski P 2018 28-May Boston
Jake Fishman P 2017 31-July Marlins
2023 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Samad Taylor INF 2017 18-Jun Kansas City
Spencer Horwitz OF 2021 19-Jun Toronto
Davis Schneider INF/OF 2022 4-Aug Toronto
Hagen Danner P 2021 11-Aug Toronto
Cam Eden OF 2021 21-Sep Toronto
Jose Espada P 2018 24-Sep San Diego
2024 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Addison Barger INF/OF 2021 24-Apr Blue Jays
Brandon Eisert P 2021 17-Jun Toronto
Adam Kloffenstein P 2022 20-Jun St.Louis
Orelvis Martinez INF 2021 21-Jun Toronto
Steward Berroa INF 2022 23-Jun Toronto
Yosver Zulueta P 2022 25-Jun Cincinnati
Leo Jimenez INF 2022 4-July Toronto
Luis De Los Santos INF 2021 31-July Toronto
Griffin Conine OF 2018 26-Aug Miami
2025 POS ALUMN MLB DEBUT TEAM
Alan Roden OF 2023 27-Mar Blue Jays
Mason Fluharty P 2022 01-Apr Blue Jays
Matt Svanson P 2022 17-Apr Cardinals
Paxton Schultz P 2021 20-Apr Blue Jays
Will Robertson OF 2021 12-Jun Blue Jays
Lázaro Estrada P 2021 5-Jul Blue Jays
extravaganza Fireworks postgame
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
HOW TO SCORE A BASEBALL GAME
Different fans have different methods of keeping a scorecard, and many use their own notations. But here's a simple method: For example, If the hitter grounds out to shortstop, for example, write in "6-3," which shows the shortstop threw him out at first base. If the hitter flies out to left field, write a "7."
If the batter gets a hit, write in the hit according to which base he reached. Each corner of the box represents a base, with the lowerright corner being first.
If he singles, put a "-" in the lower right. If he doubles, write a "=" in the upper right, and so on. For a walk, use "BB" in the lower right. As the runner advances, mark the appropriate symbol in the appropriate corner.
If a runner scores, put a circle at the bottom of the box, and inside the
1ST INNING
1. SINGLED, ADVANCED ON NEXT BATTER'S WALK, TOOK 3RD ON FIELDER'S CHOICE, SCOREO ON NO. 4 BATTER'S DOUBLE
2. WALKED, LATER FORCED OUT, SHORTSTOP TO SECOND BASE
3. REACHED ON FIELDER'S CHOICE, ADVANCED TO 3RD ON NEXT BATTER'S DOUBLE, SCORED ON NO. 5 BATTER'S SINGLE
4. DOUBLED, SCORED ON NO. 5 BATTER'S SINGLE
5. SINGLED, ADVANCED TO 2ND ON NEXT BATTER'S SINGLE, STOLE 3RD BASE, THROWN OUT ON GROUNDER, SHORTSTOP TO CATCHER
6. SINGLED, STOLE 2ND BASE
7. REACHED 1ST ON FIELDER’S CHOICE
8. POPPED OUT TO 2ND BASE 2ND INNING
9. LEADOFF WITH DOUBLE
1. FLIED OUT TO CENTERFIELD
2. POPPED OUT TO SHORTSTOP
3. STRUCKOUT SWINGING
Umpires use a number of signals. Some of these are familiar and are associated with the Rules of Baseball, like safe, out, foul, etc. These are a few you are likely to see when scoring a game.
circle put the symbol of the play and/or the player that drove him in. For example, if the No. 5 hitter drives in two runs with a single, mark his single in the bottom right of his box and mark a circle with the number "5" in the boxes of the runners who score (Some people like to use uniform numbers here, so you can tell who did what, even after lineup changes).
At the end of each inning, total the hits and runs for that inning only. At the end of the game you'll be able to add the innings total to get the game score.
1. CENTER FIELDER
2. SHORTSTOP
3. 1ST BASEMAN
4. 3RD BASEMAN
5. RIGHT FIELDER
6. LEFT FIELDER
7. DESIGNATED HITTER
8. 2ND BASEMAN
9. CATCHER
Called Out on Strikes:
LEFT FIELDER CENTER FIELDER RIGHT FIELDER
FOUL BALL
FOUL TIP STRIKE OUT
BASIC UMPIRE SIGNS FOR THE PLAYERS AND FANS
MEET & GREET WITH
THURSDAY, SEPT 4 | 7:05 PLUS MINI
BY LINA SETAGHIAN
MEET OUR MASCOTS
THE VANCOUVER CANADIANS HAVE AN ARMY OF MASCOTS THAT ARE ALL DESIGNED WITH ONE COMMON GOAL – ENSURE EVERYONE OUT AT HISTORIC ROGERS FIELD AT NAT BAILEY STADIUM HAS FUN! FROM A LOVEABLE BEAR TO A TRIO OF SUSHI THAT ARE READY TO ROCK – NOT TO MENTION A CONDIMENT AND UTENSIL? THE CANADIANS MASCOTS ARE TRULY ONE OF A KIND!
BOB BROWN BEAR
Debut: 2007
Occupation: Canadians’ official mascot Favourite Pastime: Meeting fans, giving high fives and hugs, posing for photos
About BBB: Makes more than 150 local community appearances every year and named after Vancouver’s Mr. Baseball, Bob Brown who dedicated his whole life to the game we love so dearly.
MR. KAPPA MAKI
Debut: 2008
Occupation: Staying cool, Professional Racer Favourite Pastime: Attending birthday parties, winning races
Make-Up: Few slices of cucumber wrapped in rice and then rolled in a piece of dried seaweed. Sleek and light - Mr. Kappa Maki is always a tough competitor.
CHEF WASABI
Debut: 2008
Occupation: Chef, professional racer Favourite Pastime: Running, cooking Make-Up: Whether you buy wasabi in root form or as a green powder, there is one thing that is for sure - Chef Wasabi is one spicy addition to our Sushi Race!
SADAHARU SOY
Debut: 2015
Occupation: Pot Stirrer, Professional Racer Favourite Pastime: Cooking, meeting fans, running
Make-Up: Known to add a little saltiness to any meal, Sadaharu Soy was named after the legendary baseball slugger Sadaharu Oh who’s legend is global. Sadaharu is both physical and a little trickly during the sushi races!
MS. BC ROLL
Debut: 2008
Occupation: Pageant queen, professional racer Favourite Pastime: Beating Chef Wasabi in Sushi Races and hanging out at the ballpark Make-Up: Combination of barbecue BC smoked salmon and fresh cucumber with a little mayonnaise to keep her rollin'.
CHOP N’ STIX
Debut: 2018
Occupation: Hand Tools, Professional Racers Favourite Pastimes: Helping people, racing Make-Up: Renewable, reusable and environmentally friendly! Chop & Stix come to the ballpark to keep the peace between the super competitive sushi and sauce. Connected at the top, Chop & Stix have a few challenges to iron out during the race – but they always get an A for effort.
