Mesa talent highlights next crop of player signings

The Okotoks Dawgs are excited to announce the re-signing of four impactful members of the club’s pitching staff for the 2019 Western Canadian Baseball League season. Returning for their second season in Okotoks are Carter Robinson, Cameron Doherty, Dustin Schorie, and Nolan Ruff.  All are currently in their sophomore year at Mesa Community College in
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Throwing heat: Dawgs announce seven pitcher signings

The Dawgs are pleased to announce seven additional player signings. NAIA – Eddy Tavares (Peru State – RHP – Senior) San Cristobal, DR The towering 6-foot-5, 245-pound senior out of Peru State has had an incredible collegiate career. Tavares was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after a complete-game, 14 strikeout
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Hollis, Baasch highlight Round 2 of player signings

Okotoks, AB. – The Dawgs are pleased to announce five additional player signings for the upcoming 2019 campaign. The club has secured commitments from a pair of Bellevue University Bruins in returning star Riley Baasch and Kory Longaker, Iowa Western’s Isaiah Peterson, Canadian Austin Oulds of Lourdes University, and former Dawgs Rookie of the Year
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Q&A with head coach Mitch Schmidt

(Photo courtesy of Ian Wilson, Alberta Dugout Stories) DS: You’re about to open up your second season as bench boss for the Okotoks Dawgs, what was it about Year 1 that made the decision for you to come back so easy? MS: Honestly, the support all around. From the community, from the staff of the
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John Ircandia slides in at No. 15 in Bob Elliott’s “Most influential” list

Legendary writer Bob Elliott has released his “Most influential Canadians in baseball” list and, yes, our managing director John Ircandia is No. 15! “What began as a dream — the city of Calgary said no to the team, so did a couple of other places — Ircandia and his merry band of Dawgs headed south
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Greg Cullen interview: Former All-Star discusses his draft story

In 2017, Greg Cullen was a fixture at the top of the Dawgs’ lineup. In 2018, he led the country in batting average at Niagara U and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves. Coming off his first pro season, Cullen discusses his love for Okotoks and how everything clicked that summer. Listen for the full
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The final chapter: Craig Smith earns pitcher of the year in senior season

Ninth inning. Save situation. Seaman Stadium – the 4000 strong knows who’s getting the ball. Craig Smith trots in the from the bullpen to shut the opposition down, and much like he did at Columbia College, he gets the job done. For Smith, who recorded the most saves in franchise history, hearing the crowd clap
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Will Hollis interview: Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year Will Hollis discusses his first year in the Dawgs organization, the fans, and what’s next for his career. Here’s the full interview:
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