In 1957, former Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Glen Gorbous, a native of Drumheller, Alberta set the current world record for longest throw of a baseball at 445 feet, 10 inches (135.89m) in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The Vancouver Canadians, currently an affiliate of the Blue Jays, play in the Northwest League at the Short-Season A level.
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Named after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, it was originally created to raise money for minor league baseball in Canada.