Baseball is hardly the first thing that springs to mind when Canadian sports are discussed. Hockey is king in Canada, and slap shots and glove saves stoke the nation's fire more than home runs or diving catches ever could.
The Toronto Blue Jays' World Series wins in 1992 and 1993 sparked celebrations, but the day one of the NHL's seven Canadian teams brings Lord Stanley's Cup home might just be deemed a national holiday. The 1993 Montreal Canadiens were the last team from Canada to win the NHL title.
Canada prides itself on its hockey prowess, but baseball has its niche and the number of Canadian ballplayers is not only growing, but also beginning to spread to other parts of the world.