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| The former Community Park in August 2014, home to the 1990 St. Catharines Blue Jays. (G21D Photo) |
Interview (1)
1 - Paul Menhart, That Rabbit
Paul Menhart knew he didn't want to visit Toronto. He waited until he went for real.
St. Catharines Blue Jays (33)
2 - Doug Ault made 1st Blue Jays roster, managed in minors
3 - Bobby Aylmer closed games for Fordham, played 2 seasons
4 - Darren Balsley used positivity as coach in bigs with Padres
5 - Scott Brow made 4 majors seasons with Blue Jays, Dbacks
6 - Andy Carlton impressed in high school, saw 3 pro seasons
7 - Carlos Delgado, Right Way
Carlos Delgado showed he was ready for the majors. He went on to play in 17 major league seasons.
8 - Rusty Filter, Good Sense
Rusty Filter had a good sense with his fellow high school pitchers. He's now using that sense to develop top pitchers in college.
0 - Huck Flener, Cut Short
Huck Flener held hopes of returning to the bigs, until a line drive in winter ball destroyed his right eye.
10 - Joe Ganote, First Hit
Joe Ganote made ESPN, just not the way he wanted. He gave up Michael Jordan's first pro hit.
11 - Wally Heckel, Didn't Forget
The Blue Jays didn't forget Wally Heckel, drafting him again. He only played two seasons as pro.
12 - Matt Hudik, Base Stealer
Matt Hudik still holds Ohio University single-season record for stolen bases. Only stole two in the pros.
13 - Jeff Irish, Two Sports
Jeff Irish made his high school's Hall of Fame. Turned pro, had a brief career. Never made AA.
14 - Steve Karsay, Every Emotion
Steve Karsay went through every emotion, then he returned to the majors.
15 - Frank Kowar, Save Record
Frank Kowar set his school's record for saves, then got into just 15 games as a pro.
16 - Sam Mandia, Better Himself
Sam Mandia hoped he could better his pitching in the pros. He didn't get much of a chance, just two seasons.
17 - Dave Marcon, Good Stretch
Dave Marcon played five pro seasons, never made the bigs. He later reunited with former manager for player showcase.
18- Edgar Marquez, Returned To
Edgar Marquez returned to short-season ball in his third season. It was also his last.
19 - Mike McAlpin, Algebra Teacher
Mike McAlpin was an algebra teacher who moonlighted as a coach and as a scout.
20 - Paul Menhart, Ultimate Goal
Paul Menhart came back from elbow surgery to make his major league debut. He's now a coach in Nationals system.
21 - Anton Mobley, Quick Start
Anton Mobley helped single-A Myrtle Beach with a home run in his second pro season. It was also his last pro season.
22 - Rob Montalvo, That Advice
Rob Montalvo got enough advice to make AAA, but not enough to make the bigs.
23 - Robert Perez, Good Contact
Robert Perez made good contact for the Blue Jays. He played in 6 major league seasons.
24 - Juan Querecuto played over decade
25 - A.R. Rhea, Getting Back
A.R. Rhea got back to the field where he still holds records. His pro career was brief, just 16 games.
26 - Wilberto Rojas, His Start
Wilberto Rojas started in his native Dominican Republic, later played in Canada. Never played higher than low-A.
27 - Shawn Scott, Extra Time
Shawn Scott knew extra time in school would help. He played 13 seasons as a pro. He's now back in school as a high school coach.
28 - Tom Singer, Job Done
Tom Singer got the job done in college for St. John's. As a pro, he played seven seasons, never made bigs.
29 - Rick Steed, Didn't Have
Rick Steed later recalled season with Somerset Patriots as his most fun. He played 13 seasons as pro, never made bigs.
30 - Mike Taylor, Rain-Shortened
Mike Taylor got rain-shortened win at Medicine Hat in 1991. Career was short, as well, just four seasons.
31 - David Tollison, Core Values
David Tollison has been praised as high school AD. Played 6 seasons as pro, never made bigs.
32 - Matt Watson, To Develop
Matt Watson was more of a power pitcher. His power in the pros was limited, just 16 games.
33 - Jacinto Yorro played outfield, pitched, saw 2 seasons
3 - Bobby Aylmer closed games for Fordham, played 2 seasons
4 - Darren Balsley used positivity as coach in bigs with Padres
5 - Scott Brow made 4 majors seasons with Blue Jays, Dbacks
6 - Andy Carlton impressed in high school, saw 3 pro seasons
7 - Carlos Delgado, Right Way
Carlos Delgado showed he was ready for the majors. He went on to play in 17 major league seasons.
8 - Rusty Filter, Good Sense
Rusty Filter had a good sense with his fellow high school pitchers. He's now using that sense to develop top pitchers in college.
0 - Huck Flener, Cut Short
Huck Flener held hopes of returning to the bigs, until a line drive in winter ball destroyed his right eye.
10 - Joe Ganote, First Hit
Joe Ganote made ESPN, just not the way he wanted. He gave up Michael Jordan's first pro hit.
11 - Wally Heckel, Didn't Forget
The Blue Jays didn't forget Wally Heckel, drafting him again. He only played two seasons as pro.
12 - Matt Hudik, Base Stealer
Matt Hudik still holds Ohio University single-season record for stolen bases. Only stole two in the pros.
13 - Jeff Irish, Two Sports
Jeff Irish made his high school's Hall of Fame. Turned pro, had a brief career. Never made AA.
14 - Steve Karsay, Every Emotion
Steve Karsay went through every emotion, then he returned to the majors.
15 - Frank Kowar, Save Record
Frank Kowar set his school's record for saves, then got into just 15 games as a pro.
16 - Sam Mandia, Better Himself
Sam Mandia hoped he could better his pitching in the pros. He didn't get much of a chance, just two seasons.
17 - Dave Marcon, Good Stretch
Dave Marcon played five pro seasons, never made the bigs. He later reunited with former manager for player showcase.
18- Edgar Marquez, Returned To
Edgar Marquez returned to short-season ball in his third season. It was also his last.
19 - Mike McAlpin, Algebra Teacher
Mike McAlpin was an algebra teacher who moonlighted as a coach and as a scout.
20 - Paul Menhart, Ultimate Goal
Paul Menhart came back from elbow surgery to make his major league debut. He's now a coach in Nationals system.
21 - Anton Mobley, Quick Start
Anton Mobley helped single-A Myrtle Beach with a home run in his second pro season. It was also his last pro season.
22 - Rob Montalvo, That Advice
Rob Montalvo got enough advice to make AAA, but not enough to make the bigs.
23 - Robert Perez, Good Contact
Robert Perez made good contact for the Blue Jays. He played in 6 major league seasons.
24 - Juan Querecuto played over decade
25 - A.R. Rhea, Getting Back
A.R. Rhea got back to the field where he still holds records. His pro career was brief, just 16 games.
26 - Wilberto Rojas, His Start
Wilberto Rojas started in his native Dominican Republic, later played in Canada. Never played higher than low-A.
27 - Shawn Scott, Extra Time
Shawn Scott knew extra time in school would help. He played 13 seasons as a pro. He's now back in school as a high school coach.
28 - Tom Singer, Job Done
Tom Singer got the job done in college for St. John's. As a pro, he played seven seasons, never made bigs.
29 - Rick Steed, Didn't Have
Rick Steed later recalled season with Somerset Patriots as his most fun. He played 13 seasons as pro, never made bigs.
30 - Mike Taylor, Rain-Shortened
Mike Taylor got rain-shortened win at Medicine Hat in 1991. Career was short, as well, just four seasons.
31 - David Tollison, Core Values
David Tollison has been praised as high school AD. Played 6 seasons as pro, never made bigs.
32 - Matt Watson, To Develop
Matt Watson was more of a power pitcher. His power in the pros was limited, just 16 games.
33 - Jacinto Yorro played outfield, pitched, saw 2 seasons
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