Category: Baseball
Baseball in Chatham-Kent
Spencer Marcus Steps Up (To The Plate)
Spencer Marcus at the plate with the NCAA's Niagara University Purple Eagles Spencer Marcus took a step up as he stepped up to the place ... Read More
Podcast – ETSW Featuring Justin Randall
On this episode of the Entering The Sports World podcast, host Bryce Fraser talks to former NCAA All-American and Professional baseball player Justin Randall. Randall ... Read More
Walpole Island’s Ed Pinnance, One Of The First Indigenous Major League Baseball Players
Ed PinnanceEd Pinnance was a groundbreaker. When we list influential athletes from the area, Fergie Jenkins comes to mind, and Pinnance belongs in the same ... Read More
Fergie Jenkins Releases Statement On Racism
Chatham's Fergie Jenkins, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and long time MLB superstar, has released a statement about the racism, and unrest ... Read More
Chatham Girls Softball Cancels 2020 Season
The Chatham Golden Eagles, the Chatham Girls Minor Softball Association has cancelled their 2020 season. The organization posted the following statement on their social media ... Read More
Chatham Minor Baseball Cancels 2020 Season
In a letter posted on their organization website and sent out to members, Chatham Minor Baseball association has cancelled their season. Read part of the ... Read More
Maple City Slo Pitch League Cancels 2020 Season Due To COVID-19
The Maple City Slo Pitch League released the following statement, officially cancelling their 2020 season. "After carefully consideration The Maple City Slo Pitch League has ... Read More
On The Line… With Brady Hogg
While we can’t meet face to face, we’ve started a podcast called “On The Line.” Each week we’ll call a local athlete, coach, or member ... Read More
“Probably Not This Summer” Colby Says Of Youth Sports, “Hopeful” For Hockey This Winter
Soccer and other summer sports unlikely to start - Photo by Sophie Marvell/ CKSN.caWhile some restrictions are set to be lifted across Canada and Ontario ... Read More
Baseball Ontario Extends Suspension Of All Activities Until At Least June
Baseball won't be starting any time soon in Chatham-Kent. Baseball organizations run in several of Chatham-Kent's communities including Chatham, Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Tilbury, Charing Cross, Merlin, ... Read More
Hogg Receives Lambton College Excellence Award
Thamesville's Brady Hogg was awarded a Lambton College Alumni Association Excellence Award, and was also named Lambton's men's baseball Hitter of the Year. "Brady’s bat ... Read More
Balkwill Signs With Lake Erie Crushers Of The Frontier League
Larry Balkwill at the plate with the Windy City Thunderbolts - Photo by the WC ThunderboltsChatham's Larry Balkwill will be suiting up for a new ... Read More
Chatham Man Watches His Trip To Florida For Spring Training And An NBA Game Vanish
Kevin Kinch (right) with Toronto Blue Jays player Bo Bichette - Contributed PhotoWith the cancellation of nearly every professional sporting event across the globe, tickets, ... Read More
Marion Watson – In A League Of Her Own As Chatham’s First Women’s Professional Baseball Player
All most people locally know of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is that is was featured in the 1992 movie, A League Of Their ... Read More