C's Welcome Ernie Whitt August 14
Published on April 30, 2013 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Vancouver Canadians News Release
(Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, B.C.) - The Vancouver Canadians are proud to announce that former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ernie Whitt will be making an appearance at Scotiabank Field on Wednesday, August 14th at 7:05pm as part of the 6th annual Superstar Series presented by The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Blakes.
Whitt played 12 of his 15 Major League Baseball seasons with Toronto being named an all-star in 1985 when he helped the Blue Jays to their first ever American League East pennant.
Known for his consistency behind the plate, Whitt hit more than 15 home run in six consecutive seasons (1983-88) and remains one of the best defensive catchers in Blue Jays history finishing his 12 years in Toronto with a .992 fielding percentage.
Whitt on coming to Vancouver:
"I've heard about the exciting things the Canadians have been doing out in Vancouver as of late and I'm looking forward to heading out West to be a part of this year's Superstar Series".
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Whitt is now a Canadian citizen and has been at the helm of Canada's National Baseball Program for nearly a decade leading our country at the Olympic Games (2004), World Baseball Classic (2006, 2009 and 2013) and Pan AM Games where he led Canada to a Gold Medal.
The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club opens up the 2013 Northwest League season on Friday, June 14th in Tri-City before returning to Vancouver to open up their home schedule on Monday, June 17th at 7:05pm. Tickets to Vancouver Canadians Baseball are available right now by going to www.canadiansbaseball.com.
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