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Awards and notable accomplishments

Baseball Hall of Fame *
Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Bo ...
, 1991 *
Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 2020
Most Valuable Player Award In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a particu ...
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Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 1997 NL *
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
, 2006 AL *
Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2007. He is the first Canadian MLB player ...
, 2010 NL * Freddie Freeman, 2020 NL Cy Young Award *
Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Bo ...
, Chicago Cubs 1971 NL *
Éric Gagné Éric Serge Gagné (; born January 7, 1976) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995 ...
, Los Angeles Dodgers 2003 NL Rookie of the Year Award *
Jason Bay Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder. Bay played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Marin ...
, Pittsburgh Pirates 2004 NL
Silver Slugger Award The Silver Slugger Award has been awarded annually since 1980 to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball. These voters co ...
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Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 3 times, Montreal Expos 1992, Colorado Rockies 1997 and 1999 NL * Freddie Freeman, 3 times, 2019, 2020, 2021 NL *
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
, 2 times, 2006, 2008 AL *
Jason Bay Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder. Bay played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Marin ...
, 2009 AL * Russell Martin, 2007 NL *
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-Dominican professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer ...
, 2021 AL
Gold Glove The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in bo ...
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Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 7 times, 1992–93, 1997–99, 2001–02 NL * Russell Martin, 2007 NL (Was also a Finalist in 2012 (AL), 2013 and 2014 (NL) and 2015 (AL) but did not win) *
Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2007. He is the first Canadian MLB player ...
, 2011 NL (Was also a Finalist in 2012, 2017 and 2018 but did not win) *(Justin Morneau was an NL Finalist in 2014 but did not win) * Freddie Freeman, 2018 NL (Was also a Finalist in 2012 but did not win) * Tyler O'Neill, St. Louis Cardinals 2020 NL, St. Louis Cardinals 2021 NL *
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-Dominican professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer ...
, 2022 AL
Hank Aaron Award The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Hank ...
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Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2007. He is the first Canadian MLB player ...
, Cincinnati Reds 2010 NL
Rolaids Relief Man Award The Rolaids Relief Man Award was an annual Major League Baseball (MLB) award given from 1976 to 2012 to the top relief pitchers of the regular season, one in the American League (AL) and one in the National League (NL). Relief pitchers enter t ...
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Éric Gagné Éric Serge Gagné (; born January 7, 1976) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995 ...
, 2003 and 2004 Los Angeles Dodgers NL *
John Axford John Berton Axford (born April 1, 1983), nicknamed "Ax Man", is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Pitts ...
, Milwaukee Brewers 2011 NL Batting Champion *
Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 3 times, Colorado Rockies 1998, 1999, 2001 NL *
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
, Colorado Rockies 2014 NL Home Run Champion *
Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, Colorado Rockies 1997 NL *
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-Dominican professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer ...
, Toronto Blue Jays 2021 AL Triples Champion * Jeff Heath, 2 times, 1938, 1941 AL Home Run Derby Winner *
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
, Minnesota Twins 2008 Immaculate Inning Pitched (An Immaculate Inning occurs when a pitcher strikes out all three batters in only 9 pitches. 106 Immaculate Innings have been achieved in MLB History - as of Nov 20-21) *
Rich Harden James Richard Harden (born November 30, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. Early years Harden attended Claremont Secondary ...
, Oakland Athletics - June 8, 2008 against Los Angeles Angels - 1st Inning - Maicer Izturis, Howie Kendrick and Garret Anderson Immaculate Inning Strike Out "Victim" (106 Immaculate Innings in MLB History - as of Nov 20-21) * Rich Butler (
Mike Mussina Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8, 1968), nicknamed "Moose", is an American former baseball starting pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles (1991–2000) and the New York Yankees (2001–2008). ...
- Baltimore Orioles in 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 9, 1998) * Jim Adduci (
Dellin Betances Dellin Betances (; born March 23, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and New York Mets from 2011 to 2021. Betances was named an MLB All-Star from 2014 to 2 ...
- New York Yankees in 8th inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on August 2, 2017) * Tyler O'Neill (
Josh Hader Joshua Ronald Hader (born April 7, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers. Hader is a four-time All-Star and three-t ...
- Milwaukee Brewers in the 9th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park on March 30, 2019) Home Run Derby, Pitched a 3-Pitch Inning (Only 195 Such 3-Pitch Innings (111 in the National League and 84 in the American League) have been documented (but others may have occurred in the pre-pitch-count era) in MLB History - as of Nov 20-21) *
Jeff Francis Jeffrey William Francis (born January 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and ...
- Colorado Rockies on September 23, 2007 in the bottom of the 4th Inning against the San Diego Padres at PetCo Park. Mike Cameron (Groundout), Josh Bard (Single to Left Field) and Marcus Giles (Grounded into a Double Play) MLB Record for "Pinch-Hit" Home Runs (as of July 3-21) *
Matt Stairs Matthew Wade Stairs (born February 27, 1968) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter, who holds the record for most pinch-hit home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB) history with 23. His pinc ...
- 23 Home Runs (14 in the National League and 9 in the American League) of his Career total of 265 Home Runs (8.67%). Three more than the #2 player ( Cliff Johnson).


All-Star Selection

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Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2007. He is the first Canadian MLB player ...
, 6 times, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018 NL * Freddie Freeman, 6 times, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 NL *
Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, 5 times, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001 NL *
Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
, 4 times, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 AL * Russell Martin, 4 times, 2007 and 2008 NL, 2011 and 2015 AL *
Jason Bay Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder. Bay played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Marin ...
, 3 times, 2005, 2006 NL, 2009 AL *
Éric Gagné Éric Serge Gagné (; born January 7, 1976) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995 ...
, 3 times, 2002, 2003 and 2004 NL *
Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Bo ...
, 3 times 1967, 1971, 1972 NL * Jeff Heath, 3 times, 1941, 1943, 1945 (game not held) AL *
Ryan Dempster Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977), is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. Dempster batted and t ...
, 2 times, 2000 and 2008 NL * Terry Puhl, 1978 NL * Paul Quantrill, 2001 AL * Claude Raymond, 1966 NL *
Jeff Zimmerman Jeffrey Ross Zimmerman (born August 9, 1972) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001 for the Texas Rangers. Baseball career Independent baseball Zimmerman played baseball in the ...
, 1999 NL *
Jason Dickson Jason Royce Dickson (born March 30, 1973) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. Dickson is a graduate of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He played for the Somerset Patriots and was drafted by the California Angels in the 6th ro ...
, 1997 AL *
Michael Saunders Michael Edward Brett Saunders (born November 19, 1986) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was nickname ...
, 2016 AL * Mike Soroka, 2019 NL *
John Hiller John Frederick Hiller (born April 8, 1943) is a Canadian former baseball relief pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers between 1965 and 1980. A native of Toronto, he joined the Tigers in 1965 and w ...
, 1974 AL *
Jesse Crain Jesse Alan Crain (born July 5, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox. High school and college Crain was born in Toronto, Ontario and at ...
, 2013 AL *
George Selkirk George Alexander Selkirk (January 4, 1908 â€“ January 19, 1987) was a Canadian outfielder and front office executive in Major League Baseball. In 1935, Selkirk succeeded Babe Ruth as the right fielder of the New York Yankees—and also inher ...
, 2 times, 1936 and 1939 AL * Goody Rosen, 1945 NL *
Oscar Judd Thomas William Oscar Judd (February 14, 1908 – December 27, 1995) was a Canadian-born professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at and , he threw and batte ...
, 1943 AL *
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-Dominican professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer ...
, 2 times, 2021 AL and 2022 AL * Jordan Romano, 2022 AL


World Series Winners

*Bill O'Neill - Chicago White Sox - 1906 *George "Mooney" Gibson - Pittsburgh - 1909 *John "Jack" Graney - Cleveland Indians - 1920 *George "Twinkletoes" Selkirk - New York Yankees - 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1941 *Ron Taylor - St. Louis Cardinals - 1964 and New York Mets - 1969 *John Hiller - Detroit Tigers - 1968 *Rob Butler - Toronto Blue Jays - 1993 *Eric Gagne - Boston Red Sox - 2007 *Matt Stairs - Philadelphia Phillies - 2008 *R. J. (Robert Joseph) Swindle - Philadelphia Phillies - 2008 *Ryan Dempster - Boston Red Sox - 2013 *Freddie Freeman - Atlanta Braves - 2021


World Series Losers

Larry McLean (John Bannerman) - New York Giants - 1913 George "Twinkletoes" Selkirk - New York Yankees - 1940 John Rutherford - New York Giants - 1952 Reggie Cleveland - Boston Red Sox - 1975 (Also was the First Canadian to be a Starting Pitcher in a World Series Game - October 16, 1975) Larry Walker - St. Louis Cardinals - 2004 Jeff Francis - Colorado Rockies - 2007 (Was Second Canadian to start a World Series game (October 3, 2007) and was First Canadian Pitcher to win a Play-off game - an NLDS (Philadelphia Phillies) and an NLCS (Arizona Diamondbacks)) game. Matt Stairs - Philadelphia Phillies - 2009 John Axford - St. Louis Cardinals - 2013


Players

This is an alphabetical list of 257 baseball players from Canada who have played in
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A

* Jim Adduci *
Bob Addy Robert Edward Addy (February 1842 – April 9, 1910), nicknamed "The Magnet", was a Canadian right fielder and second baseman in Major League Baseball, whose professional career spanned from in the National Association to in the National Leag ...
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Andrew Albers Andrew William Albers (born October 6, 1985) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, and Seattle Mariners, as well as in the KBO ...
* Bob Alexander * Wiman Andrus *
Bill Atkinson Bill Atkinson (born March 17, 1951) is an American computer engineer and photographer. Atkinson worked at Apple Computer from 1978 to 1990. Atkinson was the principal designer and developer of the graphical user interface (GUI) of the Apple ...
* Derek Aucoin *
Phillippe Aumont Phillippe Aumont (born January 7, 1989) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners 11th overall in the 2007 Major League Ba ...
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John Axford John Berton Axford (born April 1, 1983), nicknamed "Ax Man", is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Pitts ...


B

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Ed Bahr Edson Garfield Bahr (October 16, 1919 – April 6, 2007) was a Canadian-born professional baseball pitcher who appeared in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates in and . Bahr was born in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, but graduated from West ...
* John Balaz * Vince Barton *
Jason Bay Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder. Bay played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Marin ...
* Érik Bédard * Reno Bertoia * Denis Boucher *
Ted Bowsfield Edward Oliver Bowsfield (born January 10, 1935) is a Canadian former professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher born in Vernon, British Columbia, and raised in Penticton, he appeared in 215 games pitched in Major League Baseball over seve ...
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Ryan Braun Ryan Joseph Braun (born November 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played his entire career for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2020. Braun also played right field and f ...
* Tom Burgess * Rich Butler * Rob Butler * Ralph Buxton


C

* Paul Calvert * Jack "Happy Jack" Cameron * Bob Casey * Stubby Clapp * Nig Clarke *
Jimmy Claxton James Edgar Claxton (December 14, 1892 - March 3, 1970) was a Canadian-American baseball pitcher, and the first black man to play organized white baseball in the twentieth century. Early life and background Jimmy Claxton was born on December 14, ...
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Reggie Cleveland Reginald Leslie Cleveland (born May 23, 1948) is a Canadian former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, Cleveland appeared in 428 games in Major League Baseball over 13 seasons (1969–81) for four teams. Born in Swift Current, S ...
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Jim Cockman James Cockman (April 26, 1873 – September 28, 1947) was a Canadian third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Highlanders in 1905. He stood at 5' 6" and weighed 145 lbs.
* Chub Collins * Frank Colman *
Bunk Congalton William Millar "Bunk" Congalton (January 24, 1875 – August 19, 1937) was a Canadian right fielder in Major League Baseball. A native of Guelph, Ontario, he stood 5'11" and weighed 190 lbs. Congalton was a minor league star who twice led ...
* Earl Cook *
Rhéal Cormier Rhéal Paul Cormier (; April 23, 1967 – March 8, 2021) was a Canadian-American professional baseball left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), for the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox (twice), Montreal Expos, Philadel ...
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Barry Cort Barry Lee Cort (born April 15, 1956) is a Canadian former pitcher In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("pitches") the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter ...
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Pete Craig Peter Joel Craig (born July 10, 1940) is a Canadian former professional baseball player. He pitched in six games in Major League Baseball, four as a starter, over parts of three seasons (1964–1966) for the Washington Senators. He also pitch ...
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Jesse Crain Jesse Alan Crain (born July 5, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox. High school and college Crain was born in Toronto, Ontario and at ...
* Ken Crosby * Clarence Currie * Éric Cyr


D

* Tom Daly * Ray Daviault * Dave Davidson * Shorty Dee * Fred Demarais *
Ryan Dempster Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977), is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. Dempster batted and t ...
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Scott Diamond Scott Michael Diamond (born July 30, 1986) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays. Amateur career Diamond played college baseball at Binghamt ...
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Jason Dickson Jason Royce Dickson (born March 30, 1973) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. Dickson is a graduate of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He played for the Somerset Patriots and was drafted by the California Angels in the 6th ro ...
* John Doyle *
Rob Ducey Robert Thomas Ducey (born May 24, 1965) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder who played for six teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ducey is currently a hitting coach for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseba ...
* Gus Dugas * Steve Dunn


E

* Bob Emslie * Joe Erautt


F

* Harry Fisher * Gene Ford *
Russ Ford Russell William Ford (April 25, 1883 – January 24, 1960) was a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Highlanders / Yankees of the American League from 1909 to 1913 and for the B ...
* Dick Fowler *
Jeff Francis Jeffrey William Francis (born January 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and ...
* Freddie Freeman * Doug Frobel


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Éric Gagné Éric Serge Gagné (; born January 7, 1976) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in 1995 ...
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Mike Gardiner Michael James Gardiner (born October 19, 1965) is a Canadians, Canadian former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Detroit Tigers. He was a switch hitter and threw right-handed. ...
* Alex Gardner * George Gibson * Roland Gladu *
Glen Gorbous Glen Edward Gorbous (July 8, 1930 - June 12, 1990)Sports Illust ...
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Jack Graney John Gladstone Graney (June 10, 1886 – April 20, 1978) was a Canadian professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons, all with the Cleveland Indians franchise. In his 1402-game career, Graney batted .250 (1 ...
* Jason Green * Steve Green *
Taylor Green Taylor William Andrew Green (born November 2, 1986) is a Canadian former professional baseball infielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). After retiring, Green became a scout for the Brewers. Amateur career ...
* Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. *
Aaron Guiel Aaron Colin Guiel (; born October 5, 1972) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. Career Minor leagues and Mexico Guiel was drafted out of Kwantlen College by the California Angels in the 21st round of the 1992 Major League Base ...


H

* Vern Handrahan *
Pat Hannivan Patrick James Hannivan (April 20, 1866 – November 5, 1908) was a Canadian professional baseball player. He played part of the 1897 season in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. He appeared in three games as an outfielder An ...
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Rich Harden James Richard Harden (born November 30, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. Early years Harden attended Claremont Secondary ...
* Alex Hardy *
Tim Harkness Thomas William Harkness (born December 23, 1937) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1964 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. The native of Lachine, Quebec, ...
* Bill Harris * Tom Harrison *
Blake Hawksworth Blake Edward Hawksworth (born March 1, 1983) is a baseball coach and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at Bellevue Community College in 2002 and professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers bet ...
* Jeff Heath * Jim Henderson *
Shawn Hill Shawn Richard Hill (born April 28, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. He was part of Team Can ...
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John Hiller John Frederick Hiller (born April 8, 1943) is a Canadian former baseball relief pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers between 1965 and 1980. A native of Toronto, he joined the Tigers in 1965 and w ...
* Paul Hodgson *
Bob Hooper Robert Nelson Hooper (May 30, 1922 – March 17, 1980) was a Canadian-born pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955. A native of Leamington, Ontario, Hooper attended Montclair State University in New Jersey and served in the United Sta ...
* Vince Horsman * Peter Hoy * John Humphries * Bill Hunter


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* Arthur Irwin * John Irwin


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Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Bo ...
* Abbie Johnson * Mike Johnson * Spud Johnson * Bill Jones * Mike Jones *
Oscar Judd Thomas William Oscar Judd (February 14, 1908 – December 27, 1995) was a Canadian-born professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at and , he threw and batte ...


K

* Win Kellum * Mel Kerr *
Mike Kilkenny Michael David Kilkenny (April 11, 1945 – June 28, 2018) was a Canadian professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Bradford, Ontario, the , left-hander was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur f ...
* Danny Klassen * Joe Knight * Jimmy Knowles * George Korince *
Corey Koskie Cordel Leonard "Corey" Koskie (born June 28, 1973) is a Canadian former professional baseball third baseman, who played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Milwaukee Brewers. On February 4, 2015, Koskie was ele ...
* George Kottaras * Joe Krakauskas * Andy Kyle


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* Pete Laforest * Ty LaForest *
Fred Lake Frederick Lovett Lake (October 16, 1866 – November 24, 1931) was a Canadian professional baseball catcher and Major League manager for Boston American and National leagues teams in the early 20th century. Lake hailed from Cornwallis Township, ...
* Larry Landreth * Sam LaRocque * Ron Law * Jim Lawrence *
Brett Lawrie Brett Russell Lawrie (born January 18, 1990) is a Canadian former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. Amateur career While playing hi ...
* Charles Leblanc * Pete LePine *
Chris Leroux Christopher Adam Leroux (born April 14, 1984) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and television personality. He played for the Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the ...
* Dick Lines * Rick Lisi *
Adam Loewen Adam Alexander Loewen (born April 9, 1984) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and outfielder. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles from 2006 to 2008, before converting to a position player and playin ...
* Otto Lopez * Red Long * Pat Lyons


M

* Eric Mackenzie * Ken MacKenzie *
Bill Magee William J. Magee (July 6, 1875 in New Brunswick, Canada) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-handed pitcher for the 1898 Louisville Colonels, Magee had a record of 16–15. He then continued his career with five National League The ...
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Trystan Magnuson Trystan Stuart Gwyn Magnuson (born June 6, 1985) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. Career He was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 56th pick ...
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Georges Maranda Georges Henri Maranda (January 15, 1932 – July 14, 2000) was a Canadian professional baseball player and a member of the Québec Baseball Hall of Fame. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 49 Major League Baseball games A game is a str ...
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Phil Marchildon Philip Joseph "Babe" Marchildon (October 25, 1913 – January 10, 1997) was a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-hander, he stood tall and was listed at . Born in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Marchildon pitched 1,214 innings with ...
* Russell Martin * Scott Mathieson *
Matt Maysey Matthew Samuel Maysey (born January 8, 1967) is a Canadian former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched two games for the Montreal Expos in 1992 and 23 games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993. Maysey was sel ...
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Ralph McCabe Ralph Herbert McCabe (October 21, 1918 – May 3, 1974), nicknamed "Mack", was a Major League Baseball pitcher born in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. He appeared in one game on September 18 of the 1946 Cleveland Indians season In 1946, Bill Veeck f ...
* Kirk McCaskill *
Art McGovern Arthur John McGovern (February 27, 1882 – November 14, 1915) was a reserve catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Americans during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., McGovern batted and threw right-handed. He was bo ...
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Larry McLean Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names. Larry may refer to the following: People Arts and entertainment * Larry D. Alexander, American artist/writer *Larry Boone ...
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Charlie Mead Charles Richard Mead (April 9, 1921 – May 8, 2014) was a professional outfielder who played for the New York Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1943 to 1945. He stood 6'1½" and weighed 185 lbs. He was born in Vermilion, Alberta ...
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Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...
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Henry Mullin Henry J. Mullin (1862–1937) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the 1884 Washington Nationals in the American Association and Boston Reds in the Union Association. He played in the New England League The New England League ...
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Aaron Myette Aaron Kenneth Myette (born September 26, 1977) is a Canadian former professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Career Myette attended the University of Washi ...


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Josh Naylor Joshua-Douglas James Naylor (born June 22, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres. Naylor was the 12th overa ...
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Mike Nickeas Michael James Nickeas (born February 13, 1983) is a former professional baseball catcher. Nickeas played four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Nickeas also represented Great Britain internationa ...
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Tip O'Neill Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill Jr. (December 9, 1912 – January 5, 1994) was an American politician who served as the 47th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987, representing northern Boston, Massachusetts, as ...
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Brian Ostrosser Brian Leonard Ostrosser (born June 17, 1949) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in four games for the New York Mets in 1973 when injuries to several players left the team short of infielders. He had a 1.000 fielding perce ...
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Dave Pagan David Percy Pagan (born September 15, 1949) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1977, and was a member of the Seattle Mariners' 1977 inaugural season roster. ...
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Ed Pinnance Elijah Edward Pinnance (1879–1944), nicknamed "Peanuts", was a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season. Pinnance was the first full-blooded American Indian to play in a regular season ...
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Nick Pivetta Nicholas Johncarlo Pivetta (born February 14, 1993) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Washington Nationals selected Pivetta in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB draft. He was tra ...
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Gordie Pladson Gordon Cecil Pladson (born July 31, 1956 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. T ...
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Cal Quantrill Cal Paul Quantrill (born February 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for Stanford University. He was selected in the first round of the 201 ...
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Ernie Ross Ernest Ross (27 July 1942 – 17 October 2021) was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dundee West from 1979 to 2005. He was a member of the Labour Party. Early life Ross was born in Dundee, Scotland, on 27 ...
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Johnny Rutherford John Sherman "Johnny" Rutherford III (born March 12, 1938), also known as "Lone Star JR", is an American former automobile racing driver. During an Indy Car career that spanned more than three decades, he scored 27 wins and 23 pole positions in ...


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Michael Saunders Michael Edward Brett Saunders (born November 19, 1986) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was nickname ...
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George Selkirk George Alexander Selkirk (January 4, 1908 â€“ January 19, 1987) was a Canadian outfielder and front office executive in Major League Baseball. In 1935, Selkirk succeeded Babe Ruth as the right fielder of the New York Yankees—and also inher ...
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Harvey Shank Harvey Tillman Shank (born July 29, 1946) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in one game for the 1970 California Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he threw and batted right-handed. Biography Shank attended ...
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Joe Siddall Joseph Todd Siddall (born October 25, 1967) is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Detroit Tigers. Professional career Siddall was signed by the M ...
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Bert Sincock Herbert Sylvester Sincock (September 8, 1887 – August 1, 1946) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. In 1908, he played both college baseball at the University of Michigan and professional baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. Early ...
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Paul Spoljaric Paul Nikola Spoljaric (born September 24, 1970) is a Canadian former left-handed professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four different teams between 1994 and 2000. Biography After being signed by the Toront ...
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Matt Stairs Matthew Wade Stairs (born February 27, 1968) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter, who holds the record for most pinch-hit home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB) history with 23. His pinc ...
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Adam Stern Adam James Stern (born February 12, 1980) is a Canadian former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers from 2005 to 2010. Stern is the second Jewish player from Canada ...
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Rene Tosoni Rene Michael Tosoni (born July 2, 1986) is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins in 2011 and has also played in International competitions with the Canada national bas ...


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Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2007. He is the first Canadian MLB player ...


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Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
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Pete Wood Peter Burke Wood (1 February 1867 – 15 March 1923) was a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, he played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1885 and 1889. A native of Dundas, Ontario, Wood made his major ...


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Jeff Zimmerman Jeffrey Ross Zimmerman (born August 9, 1972) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001 for the Texas Rangers. Baseball career Independent baseball Zimmerman played baseball in the ...
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See also

* List of Canadians in NASCAR *
List of Canadians in the National Basketball Association This is a list of basketball players from Canada who have played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Active players *Nickeil Alexander-Walker **New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2022) ** Utah Jazz (2022–present) * Dalano Banton ** Toronto R ...
* List of Canadians in the National Football League


References


Players Born in Canada
''Baseball-Reference.com''


External links


Baseball almanac
{{Baseball players
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