Baseball Ontario

Baseball Ontario, officially known as the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA), is the provincial governing body for baseball in Ontario. The Ontario Baseball Association was founded under the name "Ontario Baseball Amateur Association" which was organized at a meeting held in Hamilton at the Central YMCA on Saturday, May 4, 1918. In 1938, the name was changed to "Ontario Baseball Association", and in 1982, the organization was incorporated as "Ontario Baseball Association, Inc". Baseball Ontario currently has its headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario. In 2017, Baseball Ontario is celebrating 100 years of amateur baseball in the province which will culminate in the 2017 Baseball Ontario/Baseball Canada AGM in Hamilton in November.[1]

Ontario Baseball Association
SportBaseball
JurisdictionOntario
AbbreviationBaseball Ontario
Founded1918 (1918)
HeadquartersCambridge
LocationOntario, Canada
PresidentEd Quinlan
SponsorSport Canada
Baseball Canada
Official website
baseballontario.com

In 2013, Baseball Ontario was named Province of the Year by Baseball Canada due, in large part to the eight medals won by Ontario teams at National Championships. Ontario medaled in all seven tournaments, winning gold at the Bantam Girls, Bantam Boys, Midget, Junior, Senior Women's and Senior Men's tournaments in addition to a silver medal at the Baseball Canada Cup and a bronze at the Senior Men's tournament.

The 2020 baseball season was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Government of Ontario enforced a shutdown of all non-essential services and baseball was put on hold. Games resumed in much of the province by June 17th, however with modifications to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease. In an abundance of caution, Provincial Championships for both Rep and Select Divisions were placed on hiatus for the 2020 season.

Hall of Fame

The establishment of the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame provides the opportunity to recognize individuals and teams that have achieved the highest standards and commitment to the sport of baseball in Ontario.

Inductees of the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame are players, coaches, managers, umpires, teams and builders. They are chosen by the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame's Selection Committee.

YearCategoryInductee
2013BuilderVi Christopher
BuilderCarmen Bush
PlayerFerguson Jenkins
TeamWindsor Chiefs Senior Baseball Team 1982-1991
2014 Player Ron Stead
Team Campbellville Merchants (1952 - 1967)
2016 Player Jack Roberts
Builder Ron Pegg
2017 Builder WJ Smith
Builder Jim Lutton
Builder Howard Birnie
Builder Dennis Ryan
Builder Bernie Soulliere
Builder Linda Lewis
2018 Player Joe Siddall
Builder Bob Elliott
Team Chatham Coloured All-Stars, Hall of Fame
Builder A.J. Walsh
2019 Player Bob McKillop
Builder Spero Annes
Team Sarnia Junior Team 1966 - 1971
Builder Lee Nantais

Objectives

In order of priority, the objectives of the OBA as clearly stated in the Constitution & By-Laws of Baseball Ontario are:

  1. To foster and improve baseball at all levels in the Province of Ontario.
  2. To protect and promote the mutual interests of the members.
  3. To institute and regulate competition for the Ontario championships.
  4. To institute and regulate competition for determining the Ontario representative(s) in the national or Canadian play-offs.[2]

Organizational Structure

The Ontario Baseball Association Executive consists of three separate Boards. The Board of Management oversees the operation of the business, the Rep Council oversees competitive Rep baseball including Provincial Championships and Elimination Tournaments, and the Select Council which oversees select baseball in the province including Select Provincial Championships.

The Board of Management includes the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Rep Division Commissioner, Select Division Commissioner, Treasurer, Supervisor of Umpires, 6 Elected Directors from the Rep Division, and 3 Elected Directors from the Select Division as well as Directors appointed by the President.

Each council selects its own members.

The Rep Division is managed by the Rep Council which is composed of the Rep Commissioner, Rep Vice Commissioner, Immediate Past Commissioner, Registrar, and six elected Directors. The President and Vice President of the organization are also de facto members of the Rep Council. Additionally, each Affiliated Association appoints one representative to the Rep Council. The Rep Commissioner may also appoint members to the Rep Council.

The Select Council is composed of the Select Commissioner, Select Vice Commissioner, Immediate Past Commissioner, Registrar and 10 Directors elected to two-year terms on alternating schedules. The President and Vice President of the organization are also de facto members of the Select Council. The Select Commissioner may also appoint members to the Select Council.[3]

Board of Management

NamePosition
Ed QuinlanPresident
Allan EbertVice President
David HuctwithImmediate Past President & Treasurer
Justin Snively-ToppingRep Division Commissioner
David BlackSelect Division Commissioner
Ray MerkleySupervisor of Umpires
Dirk DriebergDirector of Coach & Player Development
Linda LewisAppointed Director
Mark OrtonAppointed Director
Aaron DunlopRep Division Director
Frank FasciaRep Division Director
Barb HenrySelect Division Director
Annette HoggarthRep Division Director
Cathy LamarucciolaRep Division Director
Scott MansonSelect Division Director
Glenn OstrosserRep Division Director
Brent PeltolaRep Division Director

Past Presidents

YearsNameCity
1918W.J. Smith*Toronto
1919-1921Frank E. Robbins*Hamilton
1921Ward Patterson*Peterborough
1922P.M. Kennedy*Toronto
1923-1924D.P. MacFarlane*Harriston
1925-1927W.J. Snyder*Hamilton
1928G.S. Martin*London
1929A. Hillmer*Oakville
1930-1931R.A. Elliott*Delora
1932-1933C.K. Jutten*Hamilton
1934-1935W.A. Smith*Galt
1936A.J. Walsh*Toronto
1937N.A. Taylor*Delhi
1938-1939J.W. Scott*Kitchener
1940-1941J.C. MacDonald*Chelsey
1942-1943W.G. Ward*Niagara Falls
1944H.H. Berscht*Hamilton
1945W.J. Snyder*Hamilton
1946-1947Ralph B. Hall*Port Colborne
1948-1949Fred Bradley*Hamilton
1950-1951Fred H. Young*Chippawa
1952W.F. Nickel*Stratford
1953Archie Stirling*Chatham
1954-1955C.G. Riddell*Milton
1956Thos. J. Turow*Preston
1957-1959Pete McMullen*Milton
1960Otto Manske*Waterloo
1961-1962Jack C. Carson*Belleville
1963-1964Jim Waldie*Milton
1965-1966Wilfred Johnston*West Lorne
1967-1968George Bain*Hamilton
1969-1970Jim Inglis*Guelph
1971-1972Joe Zimmer*Chatham
1973-1974Len Andrews*Campbellville
1975-1976Jim LuttonOshawa
1977-1978Jack Lee*Thorold
1979-1980Keith WeeseCorunna
1981-1982Harve Bailie*London
1983-1984Gerry MacLeanThorold
1985-1986Lee NantaisWindsor
1987-1988Vi ChristopherBelleville
1989-1990Dennis RyanHamilton
1991-1992Howie BirnieLeaside
1993John Coppes*Cambridge
1993-1995Bernie SoulliereWindsor
1996-1997Linda LewisPort Lambton
1998-1999Jack Middlemass*Kitchener
2000-2002Peter TopolieNorth Bay
2003-2005Randy PickleOshawa
2006-2008Don McKnight*Newmarket
2009–2014Mark OrtonOshawa
2015–2019David HuctwithHamilton

*Deceased

Rep Division Series Chairs

Rep Division Series Chairs act as the liaison between their identified series and/or title and the Rep Council. Series Chairs are responsible for reviewing the proposed team(s) classifications submitted by the Affiliated Associations to ensure all the information is complete and correct. The Series Chairs must also make certain that each team is properly classified based on the performance of the team, the quality of its competition, and the size of the community. The Series Chairs are responsible for making final recommendations with regards to team classifications and are responsible for the overall management of their assigned Series.[4] The following table lists the OBA's Series Chairs and their respective positions.

NamePosition
Cathy LamarucciolaOverall Series Chair
David HuctwithSenior Chair
Aaron Dunlop21U Chair
Brent Peltola18U Chair
Allyn Ward15U Chair
Glenn Ostrosser13U Chair
Steve Koziel11U Chair
Annette Hoggarth9U Chair
[5][6]

Life Members

Life Members are recommended by the OBA Board of Directors once the individual has continuously served the OBA for fifteen years or more and if the OBA Board of Directors want to reward the active service of the individual with an official status. Only previous Honorary Members are eligible to be appointed Life Members. The maximum number of Life Members that can serve at any one time is three; however, Life Members appointed prior to 1972 will maintain their status during their lifetime.[3] When necessary, Life Members may be called upon to rule on matters not covered in the OBA Constitution and By-Laws and their decisions on these matters are final.[7] The following individuals currently hold the Ontario Baseball Association's Life Members' positions.

  • Howie Birnie
  • Jim Lutton
  • Ron Pegg

Honorary Members

Honorary Members are given their title by the OBA Board of Directors for their endless commitment and commendable service to the Ontario Baseball Association. Honorary Members have the right of delegates at all Annual and Special Meetings of the OBA, including the right to vote.[3] The following is a list of the current Ontario Baseball Association's Honorary Members.

  • Linda Lewis
  • Lee Nantais
  • Randy Pickle
  • Dennis Ryan
  • Bernie Soulliere
  • Don McKnight

Active Past Presidents

Like Honorary Members, Past Presidents have the right to vote at all Annual Meetings and Special Meetings of the OBA.[3] With Life Members, Past Presidents can be called upon to make final decisions on matters that are not addressed in the Ontario Baseball Association Constitution and By-Laws.[7]

  • Linda Lewis
  • Jim Lutton
  • Randy Pickle
  • Mark Orton

Rep Division Affiliate Representatives

The following table lists the head representatives from each affiliate association within the Rep Division of the Ontario Baseball Association.

NameAffiliate
Mike LebelAlgoma Baseball Association
Rick MalinowskiCentral Ontario Baseball Association
George BrownEastern Ontario Baseball Association
Howard BrainHamilton District Baseball Association
Dave RobertsInter County Baseball Association
Derek BrooksLondon District Baseball Association
Don MailleNorth Bay Baseball Association
Mike LumleyNorth Central Baseball Association
Jeff DeverNational Capital Ontario Baseball Association
Al DobbinNiagara District Baseball Association
Ric DuwynSouthern Counties Baseball Association
Paul AmesSun Parlour Baseball Association
Randy RiceTimmins Area Baseball Association
David FullerToronto Baseball Association
Reg GalbraithThunder Bay Baseball Association
Brian FowlerWestern Counties Baseball Association
-Western Ontario Baseball Association
-York-Simcoe Baseball Association
[5][6]


Baseball Ontario Office Staff

The office staff are responsible for the daily operations of the Baseball Ontario office in Cambridge, Ontario. Their duties include processing applications and fees from Affiliated Associations as well as duties assigned by the Executive Committee of the Board of Management. They are also responsible for disseminating information to all Board Members, Series Chairs, and Affiliated Associations of the Ontario Baseball Association.[8]

NamePosition
Mary-Ann SmithDirector of Operations
Enza FinnieOperations Coordinator
Kaira OstrosserPrograms Coordinator
Rita DuponPrograms Associate
[6]

Baseball Ontario Affiliated Associations

Affiliated associations interested in joining the Ontario Baseball Association must send a completed membership application, a list of its officers, and a copy of its constitution and by-laws, to the OBA Office for approval.[9] Once approved, Affiliated Associations are responsible for submitting classifications of the team(s) within their jurisdiction to the OBA Office.[4] With every new membership approval, territorial boundaries for each and every association are re-assessed and determined by the OBA Board of Directors. [10] The following list names the OBA's current Affiliated Associations.

Algoma Baseball Association (ABA)North Central Baseball Association (NCBA)
Central Ontario Baseball Association (COBA)Select Ontario Baseball Association (SOBA)
Eastern Ontario Baseball Association (EOBA)Southern Counties Baseball Association (SCBA)
Hamilton District Baseball Association (HDBA)Sun Parlour Baseball Association (SPBA)
Inter County Baseball Association (ICBA)Thunder Bay Baseball Association (TBBA)
London District Baseball Association (LDBA)Timmins Area Baseball Association (TABA)
National Capital Amateur Baseball Association (NCABA)Toronto Baseball Association (TBA)
National Capital Senior Baseball Association (NCSBA)Western Counties Baseball Association (WCBA)
Niagara District Baseball Association (NDBA)Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA)
North Bay Baseball Association (NBBA)York-Simcoe Baseball Association (YSBA)
[11]

Age and category

To be eligible to play in a particular category, a player must fall within the age group indicated next to the category listed in the table below. It is possible for a younger player to play with an older age category, such as a 11U player playing on a 12U team; however, the player will be considered as a player of the older series and cannot be called up to the younger series team.[12]

A right-handed T-Ball player swings at a ball on the tee. Photo by Vinnie Ahuja
CategoryAge group
8U T-Ball8 and under
9U Rookie Ball9 and under
10U10 and under
11U11 and under
12U12 and under
13U13 and under
14U14 and under
15U15 and under
16U16 and under
18U18 and under
21U21 and under
WomenUnlimited
Senior22+
[13]

Baseball Ontario Umpires

Baseball Ontario's Umpire Development program is administered under the leadership of the Supervisor of Umpires, Ray Merkley and The Baseball Ontario Umpires Committee. It is one of the hardest working committees in the OBA, working year-round to improve umpiring across the province.

Umpires in Ontario are certified by Baseball Canada trained Course Conductors and progress through the ranks beginning with Level 1 and working their way to the pinnacle of amateur umpiring in Canada, Level 5 (International Certified). The curriculum for the provincial umpire development program is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure maximum effectiveness. Level 1 umpires progress through two years of basic umpire training, learning The Offense and The Defense. Level 2 umpires expand on the Level 1 training through a three-year program; The Offense, The Defense, and Game Management.

Level 3 umpires are the most senior provincially certified umpires. Annually these umpires must complete and pass an exam to maintain certification and must attend a Superclinic once every three years. The Superclinics are more advanced than the Level 1 & 2 programs and are designed to be more intensive, reflecting the advanced skills and abilities of the Level 3 umpires.

Level 4 and 5 umpires are certified by Baseball Canada after receiving provincial endorsement and are eligible to represent Ontario at National and International championships.

The Course Conductors are certified by Baseball Canada and must attend an intensive training Caravan in order to attain certification as a Course Conductor. In order to maintain their status as Course Conductors and ensure effective standardized training of officials across the province, Baseball Ontario also regularly hosts Clinician's Retreats and other professional development opportunities.

There are several levels of Course Conductor status:

  • Emerging Course Conductor
  • Effective Course Conductor
  • Accomplished Course Conductor
  • Senior Course Conductor
  • Master Course Conductor

Umpire Committee

Ray Merkley, Supervisor of Umpires

The following individuals currently form the Baseball Ontario Umpires Committee.[14]

Umpire Committee member Chris Wilhelm demonstrates the official uniform of Baseball Ontario umpires.
  • Ray Merkley, Supervisor of Umpires
  • Trevor Grieve
  • Stephen Gomes
  • Blair Hains
  • James Liles
  • Jim McMillan
  • Lisa Turbitt
  • Chris Wilhelm

Umpire certification

The following chart describes the OBA's umpire certification program, and how one would go about becoming an umpire. First, one must be certified as a Level 1 umpire. At this level, no previous experience is necessary, and to meet the requirements one must simply attend a Level 1 clinic. The chart also demonstrates final examination requirements; the levels of baseball that a Level 1 umpire is certified to umpire; and, the requirements necessary to maintain certification. The evaluation column refers to required live evaluations from highly trained umpires during an actual game.

LevelExperienceRequirementsExaminationApplicationEvaluationMaintaining status
1NoneAttend a level 1 clinicNoneAll levels of House League and up to and including Peewee RepNoneAttend clinic yearly
2Have a Level 1 for a min. of 2 yearsAttend a level 2 clinicObtain 60% or more (yearly)Provincial level baseball up to and including MidgetNoneAttend clinic yearly
3Have a level 2 for a min. of 3 yearsSubmit a level 3 exam yearly and attend a Level 3 Superclinic every three yearsObtain 76% or more (yearly)All levels of provincial baseball1 base and 1 plate evaluation recommendedSubmit an exam and registration fee yearly. Attend a clinic every three years
4Have a level 3 for a min. of 1 yearAttend a level 4 clinic by invitation (need to be evaluated first)Obtain 86% or moreAll levels of baseball in Canada1 base and 1 plate evaluation by a Senior/Master Course ConductorAttend clinic yearly and complete base and plate evaluation yearly
5Work a minimum of 3 National Tournaments, at least 1 at major levelAttend a Level 4 clinic by invitationObtain 86% or moreAll levels of international baseball1 base and 1 plate evaluation by a Senior/Master Course ConductorAttend clinic yearly and complete base and plate evaluation yearly
[15]

World Baseball Classic

In 2013, Baseball Ontario Umpire Committee member and former Minor League umpire Trevor Grieve was selected to participate in the World Baseball Classic.

Grieve was given the opportunity to umpire at the WBC Qualifier in Jupiter, Florida in September 2012 where he worked four out of six tournament games including home plate when South Africa took on France in an elimination game and first base when Spain defeated Israel in the championship contest.

The Oshawa, ON native umpired every round of the WBC beginning in Taichung, Taiwan for the first round before travelling to Tokyo, Japan for the second round of competition.

Trevor was very successful in the first two rounds of the tournament and earned a spot in the Championship Round held in San Francisco, CA working third & first base in each of the semi-final games and then finishing off the tournament by working the right field line in the gold medal game with three MLB umpires.

MLB Players from Ontario

As of the end of the 2019 season, there have been 129 Ontario-born players who have played in the Majors. 7 are still active players.

Listed below are all of the Ontario-born players who have played in Major League Baseball.
Note: Stats are accurate to the end of the 2019 season.

Active Players

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Cal QuantrillPort Hope, ONSan Diego PadresRHP232019Active
Josh NaylorMississauga, ONSan Diego PadresOF942019Active
Jordan RomanoMarkham, ONToronto Blue JaysRHP172019Active
Dalton PompeyMississauga, ONToronto Blue JaysOF642014Active
John AxfordSimcoe, ONMilwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals
Cleveland Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates
Colorado Rockies
Oakland Athletics
Toronto Blue Jays
Los Angeles Dodgers
RHP5432009Active
Joey VottoToronto, ONCincinnati Reds1B17172007Active
Russell MartinEast York, ONLos Angeles Dodgers
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Toronto Blue Jays
Los Angeles Dodgers
C16932006Active


Players Debuting in the 2000s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Jamie RomakLondon, ONLos Angeles Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks
IF/OF2720142015
Chris RobinsonLondon, ONSan Diego PadresC720132013
Rene TosoniToronto, ONMinnesota TwinsOF6020112011
Scott DiamondGuelph, ONMinnesota Twins
Toronto Blue Jays
LHP5920112016
George KottarasScarborough, ONBoston Red Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Oakland Athletics
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Toronto Blue Jays
C31320082014
Pete OrrRichmond Hill, ONAtlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies
IF44320072013
Dave DavidsonRichmond Hill, ONPittsburgh Pirates
Florida Marlins
LHP320072009
Ryan BraunKitchener, ONKansas City RoyalsRHP3520062007
Scott ThormanCambridge, ONAtlanta Braves1B/LF17520062007
Adam SternLondon, ONBoston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
OF5420052010
Jesse CrainToronto, ONMinnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
RHP53220042013
Shawn HillMississauga, ONMontreal Expos
Washington Nationals
San Diego Padres
Toronto Blue Jays
RHP4520042012
Chris MearsOttawa, ONDetroit TigersRHP2920032003
Erik BedardNavan, ONBaltimore Orioles
Seattle Mariners
Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston Astros
Tampa Bay Rays
LHP24220022014
Stubby ClappWindsor, ONSt. Louis CardinalsIF/OF2320012001
Jason GreenPort Hope, ONHouston AstrosRHP1420002000


Players Debuting in the 1990s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Danny KlassenLeamington, ONArizona Diamondbacks
Detroit Tigers
IF8519982003
Rich ButlerToronto, ONToronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
OF8619971999
Andy StewartOshawa, ONKansas City RoyalsC419971997
Jason DicksonLondon, ONCalifornia AngelsRHP7319962000
Rob ButlerEast York, ONToronto Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays
OF10919931999
Joe SiddallWindsor, ONMontreal Expos
Florida Marlins
Detroit Tigers
C7319931998
Nigel WilsonOshawa, ONFlorida Marlins
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
LF2219931996
Greg O'HalloranToronto, ONFlorida MarlinsC1219941994
Paul QuantrillLondon, ONBoston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Yankees
San Diego Padres
Florida Marlins
RHP84119922005
Dave WainhouseToronto, ONMontreal Expos
Seattle Mariners
Pittsburgh Pirates
Colorado Rockies
St. Louis Cardinals
RHP8519912000
Matt MayseyHamilton, ONMontreal Expos
Milwaukee Brewers
RHP2519921993
Peter HoyBrockville, ONBoston Red SoxRHP519921992
Mike GardinerSarnia, ONSeattle Mariners
Boston Red Sox
Montreal Expos
Detroit Tigers
RHP13619901995


Players Debuting in the 1980s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Rob DuceyToronto, ONToronto Blue Jays
California Angels
Texas Rangers
Seattle Mariners
Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies
Montreal Expos
OF70319872001
Kirjk McCaskillKapuskasing, ONCalifornia Angels
Chicago White Sox
RHP38019851996
Doug FrobelOttawa, ONPittsburgh Pirates
Montreal Expos
Cleveland Indians
OF26819821987


Players Debuting in the 1970s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Barry CortToronto, ONMilwaukee BrewersRHP719771977
Bill AtkinsonChatham, ONMontreal ExposRHP9819761979
Larry LandrethStratford, ONMontreal ExposRHP719761977
John BalazToronto, ONCalifornia AngelsOF5919741975
Brian OstrosserHamilton, ONNew York MetsSS419731973
Harvey ShankToronto, ONCalifornia AngelsRHP119701970


Players Debuting in the 1960s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Mike KilkennyBradford, ONDetroit Tigers
Oakland Athletics
San Diego Padres
Cleveland Indians
LHP13919691973
Ron LawHamilton, ONCleveland IndiansRHP3519691969
John UphamWindsor, ONChicago CubsLHP719671968
George KorinceOttawa, ONDetroit TigersRHP1119661967
Fergie JenkinsChatham, ONPhiladelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox
Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs
RHP66419651983
John HillerToronto, ONDetroit TigersLHP54519651980
Pete CraigLaSalle, ONWashington SenatorsRHP619641966
Jim LawrenceHamilton, ONCleveland IndiansC219631963
Ron TaylorToronto, ONCleveland Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston Astros
New York Mets
San Diego Padres
RHP49119621972
Kenk MacKenzieGore Bay, ONMilwaukee Braves
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros
LHP12919601965


Players Debuting Between 1900 & 1959

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Tom BurgessLondon, ONSt. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Angels
1B/OF4119541962
Ozzie Van BrabantKingsville, ONPhiladelphia AthleticsRHP1119541955
Harry FisherNewbury, ONPittsburgh PiratesRHP819521952
Johnny RutherfordBelleville, ONBrooklyn DodgersRHP2219521952
Bob HooperLeamington, ONPhiladelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Redlegs
RHP19419501955
Ralph McCabeNapanee, ONCleveland IndiansRHP119461946
Frank ColmanLondon, ONPittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
OF27119421947
Dick FowlerToronto, ONPhiladelphia AthleticsRHP22119411952
Oscar JuddLondon, ONBoston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
LHP16119411948
Phil MarchildonPenetanguishene, ONPhiladelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
RHP18519401950
Goody RosenToronto, ONBrooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
OF55119371946
Jeff HeathFort William, ONCleveland Indians
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Boston Braves
OF138319361949
Earl CookStouffville, ONDetroit TigersRHP119411941
George SelkirkHuntsville, ONNew York YankeesOF84619341942
Harry O'NeillLindsay, ONPhiladelphia AthleticsRHP419221923
Bob SteeleCassburn, ONSt. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
LHP9119161919
Andy KyleToronto, ONCincinnati RedsOF919121912
Frank O'RourkeHamilton, ONBoston Braves
Brooklyn Robins
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
IF113119121931
Dave RowanElora, ONSt. Louis Browns1B1819111911
"Doc" Roy MillerChatham, ONChicago Cubs
Boston Doves
Boston Rustlers
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
OF55719101914
Bill O'HaraToronto, ONNew York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
OF12419091910
Jack GraneySt. Thomas, ONCleveland Naps
Cleveland Indians
LHP/OF140219081922
Newt RandallNew Lowell, ONChicago Cubs
Boston Doves
OF9719071907
J.J. ClarkeAmherstburg, ONCleveland Naps
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Naps
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
C50619051920
George GibsonLondon, ONPittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
C121319051918
Frank OwensToronto, ONBoston Americans
Chicago White Sox
Brooklyn Tip-Tops
Baltimore Terrapins
C21519051915
Jim CockmanGuelph, ONNew York Highlanders3B1319051905
Rube VickersSt. Marys, ONCincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Superbas
Philadelphia Athletics
RHP9019021909
Bunk CongaltonGuelph, ONChicago Cubs
Cleveland Naps
Boston Americans
RF30719021907
Clarence CurrieWindsor, ONCincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
RHP5519021903
Alex HardyToronto, ONChicago CubsLHP719021903
Red LongBurlington, ONBoston BeaneatersRHP119021902
Ernie RossToronto, ONBaltimore OriolesLHP21902
Win KellumWaterford, ONBoston Americans
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
LHP5319011905


Players Debuting in the 1800s

PLAYERHOMETOWNMLB TEAMSPOSITIONGPDEBUTLAST GAME
Cooney SnyderChingacousy, ONLouisville ColonelsC1718981898
Abbie JohnsonPortland, ONLouisville Colonels2B/SS7318961897
Bill PfannHamilton, ONCincinnati RedsRHP118941894
Kid SummersToronto, ONSt. Louis BrownsC/OF218931893
Larry MurphyToronto, ONWashington SenatorsOF10118911891
George McMillanUnknown, ONNew York GiantsOF1018901890
Dan O'ConnorGuelph, ONLouisville Colonels1B618901890
Mike JonesHamilton, ONLouisville ColonelsLHP318901890
Phil RoutcliffeFrontenac, ONPittsburgh AlleghenysOF118901890
Ed SpringerOil Springs, ONLouisville ColonelsP118891889
George WalkerHamilton, ONBaltimore OriolesRHP418881888
Fred O'NeillLondon, ONNew York MetropolitansOF618871887
Wiman AndrusOrono, ONProvidence GraysP11885
Pete WoodDundas, ONBuffalo Bisons
Philadelphia Phillies
RHP3118851889
Fred WoodDundas, ONDetroit Wolverines
Buffalo Bisons
C/OF1318841885
Ed SmithSparta, ONBaltimore MonumentalsSP918841884
Frank SmithFonthill, ONPittsburgh AlleghenysC/OF1018841884
Milt WhiteheadToronto, ONSt. Louis Maroons
Kansas City Unions
IF/SP10518841884
Joe WeberHamilton, ONDetroit WolverinesOF218841884
Bill WatkinsBrantford, ONIndianapolis BluesIF3418841884
Alex GardnerToronto, ONWashington NationalsC118841884
Stephen DunnLondon, ONSt. Paul White Caps1B/3B1018841884
Bill HunterSt. Thomas, ONLouisville ColonelsC218841884
Chub CollinsDundas, ONBuffalo Bisons
Indianapolis Blues
Detroit Wolverines
2B/SS9718841885
Jon MorrisonLondon, ONIndianapolis Blues
New York Metropolitans
OF5318841887
Jimmy KnowlesToronto, ONPittsburgh Alleghenys
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Washington Senators
New York Metropolitans
Rochester Rochesters
New York Giants
IF35818841892
Jerrie MooreWindsor, ONAltoona Unions
Cleveland Blues
Detroit Wolverines
C/OF3618841885
Bob EmslieGuelph, ONBaltimore Orioles
Philadelphia Athletics
RHP/OF10018831885
Bill MountjoyLondon, ONCincinnati Red Stockings
Baltimore Orioles
RHP5718831885
Tip O'NeillSpringfield, ONNew York Gothams
St. Louis Browns
RHP3618831884
John HumphriesNorth Gower, ONNew York Gothams
Washington Nationals
C/OF/1B10318831884
Billy ReidLondon, ONBaltimore OriolesIF/OF4318831884
Joe KnightPort Stanley, ONPhiladelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
LF/LHP13318841890
Tug ThompsonLondon, ONCincinnati Red Stockings
Indianapolis Blues
C/OF2518821884
Jim PirieDundas, ONPhiladelphia PhilliesSS518831883
Bob CaseyAdolphustown, ONDetroit Wolverines2B/3B918821882
John IrwinToronto, ONWorcester Ruby Legs
Boston Unions
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
Buffalo Bisons
Boston Red Stockings
Louisville Colonels
IF32218821891
Arthur IrwinToronto, ONWorcester Ruby Legs
Providence Grays
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Senators
Boston Red Stockings
Philadelphia Phillies
IF101018801894
Edward "The Only" NolanTrenton, ONIndianapolis Browns
Cleveland Blues
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Wilmington Quicksteps
Philadelphia Phillies
RHP/OF/3B10618781885
Bob AddyPort Hope, ONChicago White Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings
OF8918761877

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees from Ontario

Since its inception as a non-profit, charitable foundation in October 1983, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum has been dedicated to preserving Canada's rich baseball heritage. Originally located in Toronto at both Exhibition Place and then Ontario Place until 1989, the Hall then moved to its current location in St. Marys in 1994 and opened in 1998.[16]

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum has 90 Inductees (including the 2010 Inductees). They range from players to administrators to amateurs to umpires to trainers and to builders.[17]

Listed below are the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Inductees from Ontario:

Jack Graney, a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Cleveland Indians
YearName
1983Philip Joseph "Fidgety Phil" "Babe" MARCHILDON
1983James Edward "Tip" "The Woodstock Wonder" O'NEILL
1983George Alexander "Twinkletoes" SELKIRK
1984John Gladstone "Jack" GRANEY
1984Goodwin George "Goody" "The Toronto Tidbit" ROSEN
1985Richard John "Dick" FOWLER
1985John Frederick HILLER
1985Ronald Wesley "Ron" TAYLOR
1986Robert Daniel EMSLIE
1986Thomas William Oscar "Ossie" "Lefty" JUDD
1987George C. "Mooney" GIBSON
1987Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" "Fly" JENKINS
1988Reno Peter BERTOIA
1988John Geoffrey "Jeff" HEATH
1989Arthur Albert "Foxy" "Doc" "Sandy" IRWIN
1991James Bernard "Jimmy" WILLIAMS
1992Thomas Roland "Tim" BURGESS
1996Jay Justin "Nig" CLARKE
1996James Francis "Frank" "Blackie" O’ROURKE
1998George "Knotty" LEE
1998Sylvan "Ron" RONCETTI
1999Frank Lloyd COLMAN
1999George SLEEMAN
2002William Henry "Bill" SLACK
2003Kirk Edward McCASKILL
2006Ronald Duncan "Ron" STEAD
2009Roy Oscar "Doc" MILLER
2009Bernie SOULLIERE
2010Paul "Q" QUANTRILL
2012Robert Douglas "Doug" MELVIN
[18]

First recorded baseball game

1838Beachville & Zorra Amateur Teams – First Recorded Baseball Game
1988Induction year into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

On June 4, 1838, a year before Abner Doubleday was recognized with inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York, two teams from Oxford and Zorra townships met in Beachville, Ontario in what is now known as the first documented game in North American history. It was Dr. Adam Ford, a former resident of St. Marys, Ontario, now home to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, who later reported details of this game in a letter published in the May 5, 1886 issue of Sporting Life magazine.

While living in Denver, Colorado, he wrote of his recollections that the match was played on a square field in a pasture. The game included five bases, fair and foul balls, players using a hand hewn stick as a bat and a ball made of twisted yarn and covered with calf skin. Ford's account was researched by the Beachville District Historical Society and it was concluded that the information in his letter is authentic.

The following are the names of the players on the Beachville and Zorra teams that participated in the historic game:

George BURDICKHarry KARN
Almon BURCHPeter KARN
Gordon COOKReuben MARTIN
Henry CRUTTENDONEdward McNAMES
William DODGENathaniel McNAMES
Old Ned DOLSONNeil McTAGGART
William FORDJames PIPER
William HARRINGTONHenry TAYLOR
William HUTCHINSONI. Van ALSTINE
Adam KARNAbel WILLIAMS
Daniel KARNJohn WILLIAMS
[19]

Baseball Ontario Major Award Winners

Dick Willis Memorial Umpire of the Year Award - Level 1/2

YEARRECIPIENT
2019Alex Hall
2018Jim McIntyre
2017Trent Wheeler
2016Kieran Sweetman
2015Natalie Shears
2014Shawn Esseltine
2013Riley Scandlan
2012Robert Nelson
2011Matthew Clarke
2010Zachary Harmer
2009Gourville Bezuidenhout
2008Ian McKee
2007Lucas Berk
2006Matthew Fergenbaum
2005Pamela Lamb
2004Shaun Heddon
2003David Bunce
2002Chris Walters
2001Jacqui Klas
2000David Oswald
1999Ben Aldridge
1998Neil Gomer
1997David Cahill
1996Tim Donald
1995Brian Whalen
1994Ben Durham
1992John Pennylegion Jr.

Dick Willis Memorial Umpire of the Year Award - Level 3

YEARRECIPIENT
2019Annette Hoggarth
2018Paul Chapley
2017Christopher Cullum
2016Bob Lamb
2015Taylor McKnight
2014Jim Taylor
2013Bill Fleming
2012Barry D'Costa
2011Dennis Watson
2010Nikki Ross
2009Rick Charlton
2008David Attridge
2007Bernie McGuire
2006Pat Beaton
2005Chuck Smith
2004Robert Stevenson
2003Dayle Legros
2002Dave Margetts
2001Blair Hains
2000Larry Voisin
1999Ben Mercier
1998Ray Merkley
1997Norman Cadorin
1996Martin Verbeek
1995John Duncan
1994Alec Lockington
1993George Ross
1992Don Gilbert

Don Gilbert Umpire of the Year - Level 4/5

YEARRECIPIENT
2019Blair Hains
2018Stephen Gomes
2017Matthew Tyler
2016Benoit Mercier
2015Csaba Vegh
2014Peter Skrypka
2013Keith McConkey
2012Justin Snively
2011Rob Companion
2010Jim McMillan
2009Lisa Turbitt
2008Trevor Grieve
2007Jamie Killingsworth
2006Chris Wilhelm

Rep Coach of the Year - 13U and Below

YEARCATEGORYRECIPIENT
201913U & BelowKyle Hollinger
2018YouthAdam Crowley
2017YouthJason Chee-Aloy
2016YouthRon Burke
2015YouthAaron Gilmoure
2014YouthFrank Maury
2013YouthChad Dube
2012YouthFrank Gallo
2011YouthCarrie-Anne McQuaid
2010YouthDarwin Barker
2009YouthJohn Corbett
2008YouthClare Osborne
2007YouthDave Jantzi
2006YouthDean Dicenzo
2005YouthStephen Davis
2004YouthSean Firman
2003YouthJohn Milton
2002YouthScott White
2001YouthDon Swartz
2001YouthChris Deeley
2000YouthMike Rondeau
1999YouthDon Leaman
1998MosquitoKen Hussey
1997Rookie BallTim Dennis
1997MosquitoMark Nikita
1997PeeweeMarie McKeen
1996Rookie BallJohn Enright
1996MosquitoSkip Maedel
1996PeeweeScott Miller
1995MosquitoJohn Benvie
1995PeeweeRandy Mulroy
1994T-BallBob Stark
1994MosquitoClyde King
1993Rookie BallRon Austin
1993MosquitoDave Ashman
1993BantamKen Petrie
1992Rookie BallTom Boroski
1992MosquitoRick Beer
1992PeeweeLarry Dudgeon
1991T-BallGeorge Birch
1991Rookie BallRon Austin
1991MosquitoLeamington
1991PeeweeBill Matheson

Rep Coach of the Year - 14U and Above

YEARDIVISIONRECIPIENT
201914U & AboveMarco Bianchi
2018AdultMoe Lawrence
2017AdultDerek Brown
2016AdultDominic Mirabelli
2015AdultChris Naylor
2014AdultCaesar Rodriguez
2013AdultScott Chapman
2012AdultTerry Oulds
2011AdultMike Lumley
2010AdultMeyer Shemtov
2009AdultMike Kelly
2008AdultJim Sheppard
2007AdultAl Bernacchi
2006AdultKeith Sanford
2005AdultSteve Kretz
2004AdultScott Macdonald
2003AdultMark Munro
2002AdultDennis Cornies
2001AdultMike Lumley
2000AdultTom Bradley
1999AdultCliff Shank
1998BantamJason Wuerch
1998MidgetMark Hayes
1998JuvenileTed Wiper
1998SeniorAndrew Green
1997BantamPierre Dufault
1997MidgetGary Marciniak
1997JuvenileSil Venerus
1997GirlsPeter Topolie
1996BantamBob Beer
1996MidgetKen Hatt
1996JuvenileGary Hartman
1996JuniorDave Imeson
1996SeniorLarry Tearun
1995BantamMartin Tweyman
1995MidgetJames Kane
1995JuvenileDan Colquhoun
1995JuvenileBrian Kennedy
1995JuniorPaul Picard
1995SeniorJoe Lavers
1994BantamHarry McAloney
1994MidgetLarry Pearson
1994JuvenileGlenn Bellerby
1994JuniorDave Imeson
1993MidgetKen Kay
1993JuvenileRick Fremlin
1993SeniorRon McDermott
1992BantamBill Byckowski
1992MidgetNoel Chricton
1992JuvenileGerry Shephard
1992SeniorDon Fields
1991BantamRob Snodden
1991MidgetBill Garrard
1991JuvenileMike Bentien
1991JuniorJim Dales

Select Coach of the Year

YEARRECIPIENT
2019John Clement

Rep Player of the Year Award - 13U and Under

YEARRECIPIENT
2019Jorja Sandilands
2018Brett Talbot
2017Carson Lumley
2016Joe Kuin
2015Colin Mandarich
2014Noah Roberts
2013Noah Naylor
2012Jason Stott
2011Connor May
2010Jordan Joly
2009Nicholas Dimpfel
2008Geoffrey Seto
2007McCalla Sturgeon
2006Tanner Nivins
2005Cain Monaghan
2004Trevor Barton
2003Ian Choy
2002Kate Psota
2001Dan Zehr
2000Derek Lowe
1999Chris Emanuele
1998Bradley Gould
1997Scott Thorman
1996Dan Hansen
1994Chris Green

Player of the Year Award - Adult

1994Mike Kusiewicz
1995Paul Brown
Shawn Pearson
1996Doug Vandecaveye
1997Jason Mandryk
1998Patrick Nailer
1999Tanner Watson
2000BJ Richardson
2001Chris Robinson
2002Jamie Romak
2003Cherie Piper
2004Davey Wallace
2005Kevin Long
2006Greg Densem
2007Robert Cooper
2008Larry Balkwill
2009Ryan Zimmer
2010Jake Lumley
2011Byron Reichstein
2012Matthew Smith
2013Justin Gideon

Fergie Jenkins Pitcher of the Year Award

2004Terry Oulds
2005Greg Shillington
2006Kevin Wallace
2007Eric Cunningham

The Fergie Jenkins Award for Pitcher of the Year was divided into two categories - Youth and Adult beginning in 2008.

2008YouthDane Gordon
AdultJordan Prosper
2009YouthJordan Joly
AdultBilly Hurley
2010YouthJordan Joly
AdultJordan Abram
2011YouthJacob Kush
AdultSteven Carter
2012YouthBrady Wagenhoffer
AdultBlake Weston
2013YouthAnthony Vavaroutsos
AdultAlexander MacKinnon

Jack Middlemass Volunteer of the Year Award

1990Bob Barnes
1991Ted Wilford
1992Alf Whaley
1993Nels Laframboise
1994Joseph Cheeseman
1995Martin Verbeek
1996John Pennylegion
1997Sam Lamb
1998Wally Fortuna
1999Bill Kell
2000Norm Bryan
2001Bill Down
2002Dan Pulham
2003Mike Ignor
2004Florence Simons
2005Sheila Kerrigan
2006Troy May
2007Gary Tonelli
2008Doug Sutton
2009Luciano Dipalma
2010Rick Prior
2011Patrick & Kersten Campagna
2012Tom LaPorte
2013Joe Chauvin

Team of the Year Award

1995Markham Peewee Mariners
Windsor Junior Selects
1996Team Canada 16U
1997London Badgers
1998Team Ontario Peewee Girls
1999Waterloo Peewee Team
2000Team Ontario Lady Jays
Port Dover Midgets
2001London Midget Badgers
2002Markham Peewee Team
2003Markham Senior Mariners
2004Windsor Junior Selects
2005Brampton Midget Royals
2006Mississauga SW Twins Midgets
2007Windsor Junior Selects
2008Windsor Stars Senior Team
2009London Midget Badgers
2010Vahghan Vikings Bantam Team
2011North York Bantam AAA
2012Brampton Bantam Royals
2013London Midget Badgers

Barrie Salt Director of the Year Award

1989John Coppes
1990Brian Hanson
1991Tom Lawson
1993Howie Birnie
1994Jack Middlemass
Ed Scheck
1995Noreen Brodie
1996Don Gilbert
1997Don McKnight
1998David Huctwith
1999Barrie Salt
2000David Huctwith
2001Chick McKenzie
Don McKnight
2002Noreen Brodie
2003Allan Ebert
2004Wayne Parro
2005Howard Dewsbury
2006Mark Orton
2007Ed Quinlan
2008Dirk Drieberg
2009Bob Humphries
2010Tony Jasinski
2011Dirk Drieberg
2012Allan Ebert
2013Cathy Lamarucciola

President Award

1994Linda Lewis
1995David Huctwith
1996Bernie Soulliere
1998David Dash
1999Ed Quinlan
2000Randy Pickle
2001Terry Hill
Gary Marciniak
2002Bob Humphries
2003Windsor Single-Site Committee
2005Jason Chee-Aloy
2006George Birch
2007Howie Birnie
2008Steve Virtue
2009Don McKnight
2010Linda Lewis
2011David Huctwith
2012Bob Elliott
2013Marc Picard

George Spalding Association of the Year Award

1986Western Counties Baseball Association
1987Western Counties Baseball Association
1988Central Ontario Baseball Association
1989Sun Parlour Baseball Association
1990Sun Parlour Baseball Association
1991Central Ontario Baseball Association
1992York Simcoe Baseball Association
1993Central Ontario Baseball Association
1994Central Ontario Baseball Association
1995Central Ontario Baseball Association
1996Central Ontario Baseball Association
1998Intercounty Baseball Association
1999Central Ontario Baseball Association
2000Toronto Baseball Association
2002Eastern Ontario Baseball Association
2003Eastern Ontario Baseball Association
2004Central Ontario Baseball Association
2005Sun Parlour Baseball Association
2006Toronto Baseball Association
2007Sun Parlour Baseball Association
2008Sun Parlour Baseball Association
2009Intercounty Baseball Association
2010Eastern Ontario Baseball Association
2011Intercounty Baseball Association
2012Central Ontario Baseball Association
2013Intercounty Baseball Association

See also

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