The Delta Blue Jays, are a Canadian youth baseball team located in the city of Delta, British Columbia. The team was founded in 1995,[1] and joined the B.C. Premier Baseball League in 1999.[2] The team plays their home games at Mackie Park.[3]
| Founded | 1995[1] |
|---|---|
| League | B.C. Premier Baseball League |
| Based in | Delta, British Columbia |
| Ballpark | Mackie Park |
| Colours | Blue, Red and White |
| Manager | Gerry White |
| Championships | 2 (2011, 2014 BCJPBL) |
| Website | [1] |
Most of the Blue Jays are from either North Delta or Ladner, another community in Delta.[4] Although they have never won a league championship, the Blue Jays have produced three very well known Major League Baseball players in pitcher James Paxton (Seattle Mariners) Jeff Francis and 2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Delta Sports Hall of Fame: 1998 Delta Blue Jays Retrieved on 23 December 2009
- ^ BCPBL: League History Retrieved on 26 March 2009
- ^ BCPBL: Mackie Park Retrieved on 23 December 2009
- ^ North Delta Blue Jays: Roster Retrieved on 23 December 2009
- ^ Vancouver Sun: Baseball's homegrown heroes Archived 2012-11-07 at the Wayback Machine 26 September 2008
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