Chris Begg

Chris Begg
Chris Begg
	Pitcher
	Born: September 12, 1979; Uxbridge, Ontario
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Men's baseball
Representing Canada
Baseball World Cup

Christopher Stephen Begg (born September 12, 1979 in Uxbridge, Ontario) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher.

Career

A graduate of Niagara University, Begg was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco Giants in 2003 after pitching for the St. Paul Saints of the Northern League. Begg was also named the 2001 MAAC Pitcher of the Year.[1]

He was promoted to the AAA affiliate of the Giants, the Fresno Grizzlies. In his first start he pitched six innings, giving up one run, en route to the win. Begg last pitched for the Giants organization in 2008.

International career

Begg was selected for Canada national baseball team in the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2006 World Baseball Classic, 2008 Summer Olympics 2009 World Baseball Classic and 2009 Baseball World Cup.

Notes

Schmitt, Tim (13 February 2010). "Cunningham among those inducted to NU hall". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved 16 June 2010.

References

Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

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[1] Schmitt, Tim (13 February 2010). "Cunningham among those inducted to NU hall". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved 16 June 2010.