‘Joey Bats’ to be inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Toronto Blue Jays player Jose Bautista watches batting practice before the Jays take on the Chicago Cubs, in Toronto, Friday, Aug. 11 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Museum has announced its class of 2025.

Six new people will be inducted, including former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Bautista developed into one of the greatest players in Toronto Blue Jays’ history during his 10 seasons with the club from 2008 to 2017.

Other inductees include former major league left-hander Erik Bedard, Canadian Junior National Team head coach Greg Hamilton.

To be inducted posthumously, Longtime Women’s National Team star Amanda Asay, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League legend Arleene Noga, and Gerry Snyder, the Montreal city councillor who played a crucial role in bringing Major League Baseball to Canada.