Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to launch induction weekend with “Opening Pitch” reception in Toronto on June 15

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to launch induction weekend with “Opening Pitch” reception in Toronto on June 15

St. Marys, Ont. – The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will officially launch its 2023 induction weekend with a reception at the Leftfield Brewery in Toronto on Thursday, June 15 called “The Opening Pitch.”

This event will offer attendees the opportunity to mingle with the Hall’s 2023 induction class, which consists of legendary Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesse Barfield, ex-big leaguers Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.) and Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.), as well as long-time Manitoba baseball coach and executive Joe Wiwchar (Winnipeg, Man.).

Former American League batting champion and Blue Jays legend John Olerud, who was elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, will also be in attendance, as will other special guests, past inductees, media personalities and Blue Jays executives.

Here are the details of the event:
When: June 15, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Leftfield Brewery, 36 Wagstaff Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 3W9.
For more information about the venue, visit: www.leftfieldbrewery.ca
Cost: $100 per ticket, which includes food from Sportsnet Grill and drinks

How to purchase tickets: Tickets are available HERE.

This event is not an autograph session so there are no guarantees for autographs. Please be respectful of the inductees and other special guests.

In addition, a silent auction will take place throughout the evening. All proceeds are in support of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.