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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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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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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Sanchez saulted by Dawgs, suits up in all nine positions

It was the perfect ending for one of the most beloved members of the Okotoks Dawgs organization. “I couldn’t even sleep last night. I was so excited knowing that this was going to happen in my final game,” said Eduardo Sanchez. The Dawgs led 6-3 when Sanchez ran out for his first save of his
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Record-breaking season for college buddies

Two great friends and college teammates are rewriting the Okotoks Dawgs’ record book with an eraser this summer. Cody Ebert and Craig Smith have been teammates and roommates since they stepped foot on Pratt Community College back in September of 2014. Now, in their victory lap of summer collegiate ball, they will be known as two of the
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2018 MLB Draft Profile: Cole MacLaren

By Tyler Lowey: If it wasn’t for the reputation built up by the Okotoks Dawgs Academy program, it’s difficult to say where Cole MacLaren would be today. He doesn’t even have the answer to that. “I have no idea where I would be without the Dawgs,” MacLaren said, looking back on his interesting journey that
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