New Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers

2023 Inductees announced

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The Canadian Baseball HOF and Museum has inducted 4 new members in the class of 2023. Let’s learn about them!

The new inductees are:

Jesse Barfield. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 9th round of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from Joliet Central HS (Joliet, IL).

• MLB Debut: September 3, 1981 vs the White Sox (14,511 in major league history)

• Last MLB game: June 17, 1992 vs the Boston Red Sox

• Most known for his time with the Jays but also spent time with the New York Yankees

  

Denis Boucher. From Montreal QC, Dalbe-Viau HS (Lachine QC)

• MLB Debut: April 12, 1991 vs the Milwaukee Brewers (15,911 in major league history)

• Last MLB game: May 21, 1994 vs the Pittsburgh Pirates

• Spent time with the Expos, Jays and Guardians (Indians)

• Team Canada pitching coach starting in 2003 and was part of the staff for the Olympics (2004 & 2008), all previous WBC tournaments and the Pan Am games (2011 & 2015)

• Currently working as a scout for the Yankees

Rich Harden. Drafted by the Oakland A’s in the 17th round in the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from Central Arizona College.

• MLB Debut: July 21, 2003 vs the KC Royals

• Last MLB game: September 25, 2011 vs LA Angels

• Spent time with the A’s, Cubs and Rangers

Joe Wiwchar. Manitoba Coach & Executive

• coaching career spans from 1953 until 2013

• member of the committee that created the Manitoba Baseball Association in 1968

• Baseball Canada executive in 1974 & 1975

For full bios and more detailed information about the HOF please go to this LINK which will take you to the Canadian Baseball HOF article/page.

A big congratulations goes out to Jesse, Denis, Rich and Joe on this achievement and honour!

Thank you again for checking in and I’ll be back to chat with you in a while. Until then, as always….Keep It 80 Grade.