C'S CHAT WITH EDDIE MICHELETTI
JULY 23
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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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The pride of Wilmington, Delaware, was renowned for his work at the plate and behind the plate during his time at Wilmington Friends High School. Though he dabbled as a first baseman and outfielder, Micheletti was a freshman All-Conference catcher in 2017. He put together a monster 2019 junior campaign by hitting a whopping .561 with an equally eye-popping on-base percentage of .710. That led to more hardware in the form of the Conference Player of the Year award, along with All-Conference and First-Team All-State honours. Perfect Game also named Micheletti a Preseason All-American First Team All-Northeast Region. Micheletti began his college career with George Washington University in D.C. from 2021-2023. He posted a .354 OBP over 43 games in his freshman season with the Revolutionaries, hitting a walkoff home run for the Buff & Blue against Virginia Commonwealth University on April 10. That was followed by a stop with the Greeneville Flyboys of the Appalachian League. Micheletti was named an Appy League All-Star after racking up 13 doubles and four triples along with a .411 OBP and an .838 OPS (on-base-plus-slugging).
The 2022 season for Micheletti at GWU was cut short due to injury. Limited to 15 games, he batted .310 with a .823 OPS with the Revs, but he made up for lost time with two stops in summer ball. Joining the Mystic Schooners of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, Micheletti had 12 extra-base knocks and 21 runs batted in over 36 games, including a walkoff hit against Upper Valley in midJuly. He also played eight games with the Williamsport Crosscutters of the MLB Draft League and hit .267 with a .351 OBP.
EDDIE! EDDIE!
In 2023, Micheletti became a full-time outfielder and finished in the top 10 in a number of statistical categories in the Atlantic 10 Conference, including batting average (.384), OBP (.460), hits (86), total bases (126) and doubles (18). The positive momentum continued when Micheletti joined the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod League, where he batted .274 with an OBP exactly 100 points higher to go along with two home runs and 22 RBI in 41 contests. The 2024 season saw Micheletti enter the transfer portal to attend Virginia Tech University. In his one year at Blacksburg, Micheletti was a major force with the Hokies by slashing .311/.464/.599 with 25 extra-base hits, including 12 homers, and drove in 50 runs. Among his highlights were homering in five consecutive games and belting a memorable grand slam against Wake Forest.
The Toronto Blue Jays would call Micheletti’s name in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft on the recommendation of scout Coulson Barbiche Jr. Micheletti would receive a signing bonus of $147,500.
The Dunedin Blue Jays brought Micheletti into the fold and acquitted himself well in his 20-game introduction to professional baseball. He batted .292/.422/.458 with six doubles and two homers, his first being a grand slam at Clearwater on August 25. With a near 1:1 ratio of walks to strikeouts at 13:14, Baseball America named Micheletti as having the best strike-zone discipline in the Blue Jays farm system. That publication and also ranked him as the number 36 prospect in the Jays organization.
Micheletti is now in his first full season with the Vancouver Canadians and has added to his personal highlight reel. He drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning in a back-and-forth affair in Everett on April 27. In May, Micheletti belted five home runs, which included a two-homer game by hitting a leadoff shot and a grand slam in the next at-bat against Hillsboro on May 30. His defining characteristic continues to be his ability to take ball four as he is hovering around the Top 10 in the Northwest League in walks to date.
EDDIE! EDDIE!
C’s Plus Baseball – Let’s take it to the start of your career. When did it all get started for you?
Eddie Micheletti – I guess it all kind of started when I was two or three years old, swinging the wiffle ball bat with my Dad. You know, just watching the Yankees with him growing up. That was when I really found my passion for the game and started playing like T-Ball and recreational ball, coach-pitch at eight, nine years old. So I’ve been playing my whole life.
CPB – Speaking of the Yankees, did you have a favourite player growing up?
EM – I did. Yeah, Robinson Cano. Yeah, loved his swing.
CPB – Your high school career, where you were a catcher as well. What do you remember about your high school career when you look back on it?
EM – Yeah, it’s funny. I’ve always been a catcher my whole life and I was a first-team all-state catcher in Delaware my junior year, but I was actually an all-district third baseman my sophomore year in high school, and I played first my freshman year. So I’ve been all over the diamond, but catching was kind of my big thing in college. I caught three years and then switched to the outfield my junior year and really found my stride out there. Found my bat as well out there and, you know, the game kind of just flowed better and I think it’s more natural to me, honestly.
CPB – Do you miss catching at all, even though you’re in the outfield?
EM – Man, those guys, I mean they work so hard. And yeah, I loved it back there and I love throwing guys out, but I also love playing outfield. So I wouldn’t say I miss it, but I can always do it if they need me to.
CPB – So if it’s like a super-emergency situation, if worse came to worst?
EM – Yeah, I can throw (the equipment) on and do it for the team. CPB – You went to George Washington. How did you wind up there?
EM – I had quite a few offers out of high school. It came down to a lot of different things, you know, scholarship, coaching staff. Academics was big for me. I’ve always been very good in the classroom, and I take pride in that. And so GW, George Washington, was a great academic school as well, a great finance program. So I decided to pick there, ultimately. And then three years went by, and I ended up going to Virginia Tech, which I’m sure you’re leading into that. And I had a great, fantastic season at GW. And no, I didn’t really get any exposure to professional teams, and I wanted to play professionally. So I ended up hitting the transfer portal and ultimately picked Virginia Tech. Another great academic school, finishing my (Business) degree there. Fantastic baseball as well, great (in the) ACC, you know, so it was a lot of fun for me.
CPB – I know there are NCAA Regionals going on right now. Does that give you any memories of what it was like playing in college?
EM – Yeah, just watching those games. I mean, it’s so much fun watching all those guys play. It’s the best time of the year, in my opinion. Those games are so much fun to watch. And yeah, they do bring back a lot of memories. Playing with your best friends and the guys that you’re with every day in the trenches, grinding with. It also kind of reminds me of this team right here with the Canadians. I think we all are working super hard for each other and playing for each other. And that’s a team dynamic that is priceless to have. It’s very important for a winning team.
CPB – When you look back at your college, would you say any certain game stands out for you, either at George Washington or with Virginia Tech?
EM – Yeah, well, one that comes to mind, my freshman year, our rival, Virginia Commonwealth University, came into town and they were the first-place team in the A-10 (Atlantic 10) conference. And I ended up hitting a walk-off homer against them to seal the series, win the series. So that was a big moment for me. I loved that. I hit a grand slam against Wake Forest at home with Virginia Tech. That was a lot of fun.
Playing in the ACC tournament, that was fantastic, in Charlotte, in the Charlotte Knights Stadium. It’s a beautiful stadium, great skyline in the background. So that was another fond memory I had. It’s been a great career so far for me.
CPB – The draft rolls around. What was that draft day experience like for you?
EM – It was nerve-wracking. I was with my family and, you know, I had expectations and assumptions of where I would go and honestly, I got to thank God for this, but it all worked out in my favour. Everything worked out according to his plan. I mean, I was told I would be (taken), like fifth, 10th round and I ended up going eighth round. It was perfect. Everything was taken care of. I was very lucky and very fortunate.
CPB – Did you have any idea the Blue Jays were going to be the ones to take you, or do you think maybe it was going to be somebody else?
EM – I had a ton of interest and a bunch of different calls that all came around at the exact same time, but the Blue Jays had a lot of interest before I came here. And Coulson reached out to me a lot. We were talking a lot. So yes, I did.
CPB – You had some time in summer college ball, and I think you were in the Cape if I’m not mistaken. What was that like? That’s kind of considered the league as far as summer colleges go.
EM – It’s a fantastic league. What’s funny is I actually grew up vacationing on Cape Cod in Orleans with my family growing up. So playing for Orleans was like really special to me because I grew up watching those games with my family. Honestly, it was just a proud moment every time I threw on that uniform because I grew up watching those guys and I wanted to be one of those guys my whole life. It was such a cool experience and the best part was we made it to the championship. That team, you know, I had a great host family. We had a great team dynamic there. I made some of my best friends. I still talk to them to this day, but I’m playing against some of them. The Cape is an experience because all those guys are now in leagues around me, you know? It’s basically just like a minor league season. That’s what it felt like, but with host families, and you got the beach next to you and everything, such a great spot. I could go on and on about the Cape. It’s one of my favourite things to talk about. I used to surf there growing up. Now there’s a bunch of sharks there, so you can’t surf anymore, but that was one of my favourite things was just waking up and going surfing with my family there.
CPB – You hit a big grand slam home run (versus Hillsboro) and a leadoff shot. What do you remember about those homers?
EM – I’ve kind of not switched my approach, but kind of came back to where I should be. Kind of just relaxing in the box, being myself and understanding what the pitcher is trying to do to me. Just trying to get on base, put up the best at-bat I can possibly put up and let my team do the job. That’s kind of what I’ve talked about with Ryan (Canadians hitting coach Ryan Wright) too, is I’m just going to go up there and give them hell, do my best, get on base, make it tough for them and then let the team do the job. And it just so happened that my natural ability took over. I barreled two balls and they were two homers. It’s not going to be like that every game but I think I can consistently, you know, keep putting up great at-bats like that for the rest of the season.
CPB – The first home run you hit clears the left field fence . What was it like when you were stepping up to the plate the second time with the bases loaded? It almost seemed like it was a Hollywood script that was too good to be true. That must have been incredible. You must have been like floating on air, running the bases.
EM – Yeah, that was a fantastic moment, but it really does come down to, you know, I feed off the fans here. I mean, they are so into the game, they’re chanting my name. It’s just like I clear my mind and I’m just trying to do the job for them and for my team. Just caught up in the moment, you know, things just go your way.
CPB – What do you remember about the pitches? Were they both fastballs you crushed or what was your approach? What you were looking for?
EM – Yeah, the first one was a 2-2 count and he (Hillsboro Hops pitcher John West) threw a backdoor slider and I was just trying to hit a fastball up the middle. I saw the slider pop and I just put my barrel on the ball and popped it out to left. That one was pretty cool because it was an off-speed pitch. It wasn’t my game plan to hit that but (my) athletic ability took over and got it. And then, you know, he threw a slider backdoor and I hit it out the other way. I was assuming he was going to throw a fastball first pitch, and that was what I was geared up for. That was the grand slam, I got my barrel on it and drove it out to right.
CPB – Is that kind of the basic approach? Be ready for the fastball but get ready to adjust to anything else?
EM – Yeah, I mean, I’m a guy who researches a lot of stuff and looks up videos. You can’t find a great (hitter) at this game that says he doesn’t try and hunt the fastball. Every one of them is on the fastball and rightfully so. You have to. I mean, guys are throwing 95, 97 (miles per hour). If you get off the fastball, you’re just in between, and you’re late. So, staying on the fastball and adjusting to off-speed, I think, is what every great one does. Here and there, you’re going to sit on off-speed, and if a guy has a tell, you’re going to do that but, you know, the game rewards the guys who hunt the fastball and adjust otherwise.
CPB – It wasn’t the first time you hit a grand slam. You did the same thing with Dunedin too. What do you remember about that game?
EM – It was a Sunday in Clearwater against the Phillies and I was, once again, in the leadoff spot, and I’ve never really hit leadoff in my entire life so, it’s a cool mix-up. I just remember the bases were loaded and I was trying to get the job done, get an RBI in, and he (Clearwater Threshers pitcher Kleyderve Andrade) hung a slider and I took a good swing on it and put it down the line. (I was) on the heater once again, he threw a slider. It’s kind of funny. You just adjust to those types of pitches.
CPB – You’ve had a chance to go into the Player Development Complex. Has that been a big game changer for you in developing as a pro baseball player?
EM – Absolutely. I mean, taking a look back on all my numbers, weight room numbers, exit velos, whatever you want to call them, throwing velo, everything has gone up, everything has improved, my speed, and I think it’s all due to the PDC. We have such a wonderful staff. Everyone’s working hard for us. The weight room, the nutritionists, the trainers, I mean, everyone’s fantastic. So, it’s kudos to them as well. We work really hard on that, and that’s something that I take pride in getting better and it’s very cool to have that.
CPB – What would you say is probably the coolest piece of technology there? I’ve heard of the Trajekt (pitching machine).
EM – Trajekt, yeah. I love going in there. Just working on like pitch shapes and stuff like that. I mean, you get the exact pitches from every single pitcher that’s ever thrown on there. So, it’s like, you’ll get the slider and you’ll know exactly how far it moves. You’ll get the changeup and you’ll know exactly how far it drops. You’ll get the fastball, and you’ll see how far it rides up. I would go in there, I would face Gerrit Cole. I’d face Garrett Crochet. It’s very cool. I’ve seen Chris Sale in there. I had a chance to talk to Alan Roden and he’s used it in Triple-A and now he’s in the majors, obviously. But when I was with him, he was in Triple-A. He was like, ‘I used it before the games and when I go into the game, it’s like the exact same thing.’ So, it’s really cool to even hear that from guys up there that have been using it, and they’re like, ‘Wow, it’s very game-like.’
CPB – Hitting here at Nat Bailey Stadium, you could definitely say it’s a pitcher’s park. I remember there was one near home run to right field that went off the wall. I think you thought you got it. I think everybody thought you got it. How much of the challenge is it hitting here as compared to the road parks where it seems like the home runs come more often?
EM – It’s pretty obvious that this is a pitcher’s park, but you know, I still think everyone in this lineup, you put a good swing on a ball, it’ll go out here. It is funny because other stadiums, I mean, especially
Everett, it’s like 330 (feet) to right-center (field). You can just hit a fly ball and it’s way gone there. But I would say it honestly helps me because it kind of takes (away) the thought of like, ‘Okay, I just need to drive a ball out of here and hit a ball 500 feet.’ I’m like, ‘All right, I’m just going to do my job, hit a ball over the shortstop’s head, up the middle. And if I get it, I get it. I remember that one off the wall was off the top, but down the line, you know, I did think I got it but maybe the wind was blowing in too here and there, but that’s something you can’t control. You got to focus on your energy, your approach. It is unfortunate that I’m a hitter, and I’d probably missing out on a couple of homers here and there. I think it’s actually helped me kind of just come back to staying within myself and controlling what I can control so that’s all you can do.
CPB – You mentioned earlier about batting leadoff, and I know there’s some guys that have set spots in the lineup, but some guys move all over the place. How big an effect does that have on a hitter? Does it matter?
EM – I mean, my whole life, I’ve always been like a three, four hitter on every team I’ve been on. And yeah, it’s an adjustment. I’ve been moving all over, and I’m sure other guys are too, but I just took the mindset of, ‘I don’t care where I’m hitting. I’m the three-hole hitter.’ That’s how I feel. And like, that’s how they’re probably going to pitch to me. And that’s how they do pitch to me. They got their scouting reports. It’s kind of like, just take the mindset of you’re the three-hole hitter. You’re the guy, just go in there and do your job every time. It doesn’t matter where you are. I also like being the spark at the beginning of the lineup. I think that suits me well. It’s ironic because I didn’t know I had it in me to do that. It’s pretty fun. But yeah, we have fantastic players on this team. Anyone could hit three-hole, anyone could hit two-hole, and we got really good protection behind us. Everyone protects each other. Everyone can get the job done. It’s hard to build a lineup around nine studs.
CPB – What have you found the difference between the Florida State League and here. Has it been a huge jump for you?
EM – I would just say it was frigid cold in the beginning. And you know, it seemed like the ball was pretty dead in the beginning. I’d say the defenders are way better. I don’t feel like I’m overmatched at all, but you know, when I hit the ball hard, I get hits here and there and, you know, they make more plays on it. There’s been a lot of good plays on me so far, and I think that’s baseball, and you got to keep going. And that’s why you play 140 instead of, you know, 30 or 40 games. But yeah, I also think pitchers (throw) a lot more offspeed in this league. I’ve been working really hard on hitting offspeed and I’m improving greatly on it, kind of just recognizing pitches. I think there are more lefties in this league, too, little funky lefties, and I’m getting way better at hitting those guys. In my personal opinion, they threw those two guys (Hillsboro’s Nate Savino and Carlos Rey) on (May 29) and I smoked one in left-centered gap. The guy made a fantastic play at the wall. And then I hit a double down the line off two funky lefties throwing fast. It’s kudos to Ryan Wright, our hitting coach. I mean, he’s in the trenches grinding with us every day, helping us out, anything we need. I come up to him and say, ‘Hey, I want to work on a lefty slider, an angle lefty. And it’s already set up in the cage. And it’s like, he just reads our minds and he knows exactly what we need at certain points. And he also has great approaches and game plans on the on-deck circle.
CPB – Final couple of questions. You mentioned you were a Yankees fan earlier. Any other favourite pro sports teams?
EM – New York Giants football and then the New York Knicks.
CPB – Final question. The Canadians have lots of different uniforms—black, red, gray, blue, white and lumberjack. Do you have a favourite?
EM – Yeah, I’m going to go classic. I like the whites at home and I like the grays away. I really like those. Those are clean. I just love the matching colours with the pants and the jersey. It’s just a very clean and professional look. I also like the other jerseys. I just have my bias.
EDDIE MICHELETTI FILE
Born – December 29, 2001, in Wilmington, Delaware
Height/Weight – 6-foot-1, 220 pounds
Bats/Throws – Left/Right
Uniform Numbers – Wore number 3 for the George Washington University
Twitter – @EddieMicheletti
Colonials in 2021 and number 24 for GWU in 2022 and 2023. Wore number 19 at Virginia Tech and number 40 for the Dunedin Blue Jays in 2024.
Instagram – @eddie.micheletti
Walkup Music – “Love Got You” by DJ Mick (an Eddie Micheletti Production).
Professional Debut – August 7, 2024, for the Dunedin Blue Jays versus the Palm Beach Cardinals.
First Professional Hit – August 7, 2024, for Dunedin versus Palm Beach.
Delivered RBI double in his second plate appearance against Hunter Kublick.
First Professional Home Run – August 25, 2024, for Dunedin at Clearwater Threshers. Belted grand slam against Kleyderve Andrade.
First C’s Hit – April 4, 2025, at Tri-City Dust Devils. Doubled in second plate appearance against Austin Gordon.
First C’s Home Run – April 13, 2025, at Spokane Indians. Homered against Konner Eaton.
Now You Know – Micheletti is the first Virginia Tech Hokie to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and current media personality Kevin Barker also played at Virginia Tech.
NO. PITCHERS HT WT B/T AGE – DOB HOMETOWN ’24 CLUBS ACQUIRED
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
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
26 Connor O’Halloran 6-2 195 R/L 22 - 09/01/02 Mississauga, ON DUN, VAN 5th, ’23, Michigan
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, Nicaragua 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 ACQUIRED
26 Nicolas Deschamps 5-11 190 L/R 21 - 08/25/02 Quebec City, QC Dunedin ND FA, 08/16/21
35 Hayden Gilliland 5-11 175 L/R 23 - 10/29/01 Maryville, TN College ND FA, 07/21/24
6 Aaron Parker 5-9 200 R/R 22 - 01/17/03 Los Altos, CA College, DUN 6th, ’24, UC Santa Barbara
12 Peyton Powell 6-1 195 L/R 24 - 09/02/00 Robinson, TX College NDFA, 07/22/24
NO. INFIELDERS HT WT B/T AGE – DOB HOMETOWN ’24 CLUBS ACQUIRED
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
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
21 Sean Keys 6-2 225 L/R 21 - 05/26/03 Centerport, NY DUN 4th, ’24, Bucknell
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
NO. OUTFIELDERS HT WT B/T AGE – DOB HOMETOWN ’24 LUBS ACQUIRED
16 Carter Cunningham 6-4 215 L/R 24 - 11/06/00 Haymarket, VA College, DUN 10th, ’24, East Carolina
19 Eddie Micheletti Jr. 6-1 220 L/R 23 - 12/29/01 Wilmington, DE DUN 8th, ’24, Virginia Tech Brennan Orf 6-4 230 L/R 22 - 09/06/01 Wildwood, MO College, DUN 13th, ’23, So. Illinois-Edwardsville
9 Sam Shaw 5-10 180 L/R 20 - 02/26/05 Victoria, BC FCL 9th, ’23, Lambrick Park (BC)
22 Jacob Wetzel 5-10 220 L/L 25 - 03/26/00 Walkersville, MD MB, SB (CHI) Rule 5 (CHI), 12/11/24
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
215 R/R 9/2/99 16th/2022
44 Everett Catlett 6-7 220 L-L 7/17/02 12th/2024
36 Cade Denton 6-5 205 R/R 12/28/01 6th/2023
(2025)
TX Spokane (2024) 15 Konner Eaton 6-3 210 R/L 11/30/02 6th/2024
18 Stu Flesland III 6-5 210 R/L 10/1/00 11th/2023
(2024)
Spokane, WA Fresno(2024) 26 Bryson Hammer 6-1 190 L/L 10/8/01 12th/2023
25 Braxton Hyde 6-3 195 R/R 6/6/01 14th/2022
CC (KS)
KS Spokane (2024) 34 Lebarron Johnson Jr. 6-4 210 R/R 6/19/02 5th/2024
32 Hunter Mann 6-7 225 R/R 8/15/01 14th/2023
Tech Gordonsville, TN Fresno(2024)
31 Hunter Omlid 6-2 200 R/R 5/31/00 20th/2024 Arizona State Hamilton, MT Fresno(2024)
14 Albert Pacheco 6-1 180 L/L 11/29/02 IFA/2019 N/A Santo Domingo, DOM Spokane (2024)
27 Davis Palermo 6-4 200 R/R 12/16/99 8th/2022 North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Spokane (2024)
30 Alan Perdomo 6-4 150 R/R 8/24/01 IFA/2017 N/A Santo Domingo, DOM Brooklyn (2024)
39 Francis Rivera 6-4 160 R/R 9/14/00 IFA/2018 N/A Azua, DOM ACL Rockies (2024)
35 Luke Taggart 6-3 228 R/R 10/10/97
3
2 EJ Andrews Jr. 5-11 210 R/R 9/28/00 13th/2021
Long Beach, CA
(2024) 1 Jesus Bugarin 5-10 180 R/R 12/2/01 IFA/2018 N/A Ciudad Piar, VEN
S-R 9/30/00 4th/2019
(2025) 6 Caleb Hobson 6-0 195 R/R 1/24/02 13th/2023 Tennessee-Martin Pontotoc, MS Fresno(2024)
COLORADO SYSTEM: AAA - ALBUQUERQUE; AA - HARTFORD; A+ - SPOKANE INDIANS; A - FRESNO
PRONUNCIATIONS: Jesus Bugarin (Hey-zeus Boo-gah-rin); Isaiah Coupet (I-zay-uh koo-PAY); Allison Krawjewski (Cry-ess-key); Stu Flesland III (FLEZ-lend); Hunter Omlid (AHM-lid); Albert Pacheco (Puh-check-oh)
FIELD STAFF
37 Manager: Robinson Cancel
38 Pitching Coach: Blaine Beatty
11 Hitting Coach: Trevor Burmeister
21 Bench Coach: Tom Sutaris
Physical Performance: Allison Krajewski Trainer: Justin Wilson Clubhouse Manager: Justice Brilliant Video Coordinator: Brady Kas
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
13
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
CHRIS McELVAIN
HT: 6-0 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 09/15/00
43
HOMETOWN: Thompson Station, TN ’24 CLUBS: VAN
AQUIRED: Trade w/CIN, 03/20/24
KAI PETERSON
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
BO BONDS
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
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
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
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)
JULIO ORTIZ
PITCHER
HT: 6-3 WT: 175
B/T: R/R DOB: 12/30/00
HOMETOWN: San Pedro de Macoris, DR ’24 CLUBS: FCL, DUN
ACQUIRED: MiLB FA, 07/21/23
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
CONNOR O’HALLORAN 26 PITCHER
HT: 6-2 WT: 195
B/T: R/L
DOB: 09/01/02
HOMETOWN: Mississauga, ON ’24 CLUBS: DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: 5th, ’23, Michigan
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
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
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
HT: 6-3 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 11/18/03
22
HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN ’24 CLUBS: Dunedin
ACQUIRED: 19th, ’22, Westfield HS (IN)
JONATHAN TODD 33 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
AARON PARKER 6
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
JAY HARRY 10
INFIELDER
HT: 5-11 WT: 190
B/T: L/R
DOB: 07/18/02
HOMETOWN: Metuchen, NJ
’24 CLUBS: CR (MIN), VAN
ACQUIRED: Trade w/MIN, 07/30/24
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
NICOLAS DESCHAMPS
HT: 5-11 WT: 190
B/T: L/R
DOB: 08/25/02
HOMETOWN: Quebec City, QC
’24 CLUBS: Dunedin
AQUIRED: NDFA, 08/16/21
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
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
SEAN KEYS
INFIELDER
HT: 6-2 WT: 225
B/T: L/R
DOB: 05/26/03
21
HOMETOWN: Centerport, NY
’24 CLUBS: DUN
ACQUIRED: 4th, ’24, Bucknell
BRYCE ARNOLD 8
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
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)
HAYDEN GILLILAND
CATCHER
HT: 5-11 WT: 175
B/T: L/R
DOB: 10/29/01
HOMETOWN: Maryville, TN
’24 CLUBS: College
ACQUIRED: NDFA, 07/21/24
CUTTER COFFEY 28
INFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 190
B/T: R/R
DOB: 05/21/04
HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA
’24 CLUBS: GVL (BOS), VAN ACQUIRED: Trade w/BOS, 07/27/24
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
NICK GOODWIN 7
INFIELDER
HT: 6-1 WT: 205
B/T: R/R
DOB: 09/06/01
HOMETOWN: Overland Park, KS
’24 CLUBS: VAN
ACQUIRED: 7th, ’23, Kansas State
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
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
BRENNAN ORF 15 OUTFIELDER
HT: 6-4 WT: 230
B/T: L/R
DOB: 09/06/01
HOMETOWN: Wildwood, MO
’24 CLUBS: FCL, DUN, VAN
ACQUIRED: 13th, ‘23, So. IllinoisEdwardsville
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)
JACOB WETZEL 22 OUTFIELDER
HT: 5-10 WT: 220
B/T: L/L
DOB: 03/26/00
HOMETOWN: Walkersville, MD
’24 CLUBS: MB, SB (CHI)
ACQUIRED: Rule 5 (CHI), 12/11/24
2025 TRANSACTIONS
APRIL
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 Hampshire to Vancouver
5/13 – UTL Brennan Orf placed on the 7-Day IL
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
JOE CARDONA HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
NOAH OR ASST. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
STEPHANIE TAVEL NUTRITION KATIE
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
Saturday, July 19
Canadians play as the Malmő Oat Milkers
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
SATURDAY, JULY 19
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
TUESDAY, July 22 | 7:05
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.
FAMILY FUN SUNDAY +
WASABI
